1995 DODGE RAM 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

132

Owner Complaints

11 Crashes 7 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500

The 1995 DODGE RAM 3500 has received a total of 132 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (15 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (10 complaints), and Suspension (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500, potentially affecting up to 79,366 vehicles.

Recall 99V024000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

| 79,366 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO GO OUT.

Consequence: IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INCLUDING A RELAY IN THE PARK LAMP WIRING CIRCUIT.

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500

132 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 15 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 10
Suspension
Complaints: 7
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 7
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Wheelshub
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlsprings
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11133574 | SUSPENSION | | 196,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED CRACKS AND CORROSION IN THE COIL SPRING TOWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000.
#10437545 | STEERING | | 225 miles
WHILE DRIVING A 1995 DODGE 3500 TRUCK AROUND A SLIGHT LEFT TURN AND RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE, THE TRUCK'S FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY UNTIL COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE SYMPTOMS MATCHED THAT OF THE "DEATH WOBBLE". *KB
#10437545 | SUSPENSION | | 225 miles
WHILE DRIVING A 1995 DODGE 3500 TRUCK AROUND A SLIGHT LEFT TURN AND RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE, THE TRUCK'S FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY UNTIL COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE SYMPTOMS MATCHED THAT OF THE "DEATH WOBBLE". *KB
#10425260 | POWER TRAIN | | 139,000 miles Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE QUICK CONNECTS ON THE TRANSMISSION LINES WERE MELTED. AS A RESULT, TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V084000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
#10413638 | STEERING | | 65,000 miles
1995 RAM 3500 DODGE DEATH WOBBLE, OR SHAKE! EVEN AFTER NEW SHOCKS, STEERING DAMPER, BALL JOINTS, TIE ROD ENDS. ETC DODGE DEALER JUST THREW UP THERE HANDS ! THIS HAS GONE ON AT MY EXPENSE SINCE 1999 - 2011. PLEASE DO SOMETHING !!! *KB

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Safety Rating for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500.

Investigation EA98010 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Closed

Opened:

HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT

Investigation PE98002 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Closed

Opened:

HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURE

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