When I started driving the truck the dash was just cracked up then I had to change the heater core and while putting the dash back in it broke all up and now there are sharp edges all across the top at this time the truck was parked and the yard but now how it is while driving I have to hold the radio and the gauges back
The worst 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Body36
- Electrical31
- Transmission29
- Brakes27
- Fuel system17
- Steering16
- Engine14
- Lights13
- Tires12
- Airbags11
- Locks10
- Suspension9
- Acceleration6
- Visibility4
- Seats3
- Wheels3
- Seat belts2
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500
Headlights 12Fire or smoke 10Overheating 8ABS 7No deployment 7Tire blowout 5
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Seat back failure
Odi has identified 30 incidents where it is alleged the seat back collapsed in a rear impact crash.these incidents are alleged to have contributed to 23 injuries and two deaths.the data presented to odi show that the seat back strength of the front seats comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207. Seating system.according to daimlerchrylser the front seats were designed to collapse rearward in rear impact crashes as part of the energy absorptioncapabilities of the seating system to reduce the chance of serious injury to the occupant.rates of occurance were compared to peer vehicles, and it was shown that the performace of the subject vehicle was comparable to those vehicles.in view of the forgoing, it is unlikely that the federal safety agency would issue an order for the notification remedy of a safety defect in the subject vehicles as defined by the petitioner at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therfore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's mission, the petition is denied.for further details, refer to odi's response to the petition published in the federal register vol.69, no. 60 , dated march 29, 2004.
DP03006
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
Headlight circuit
The headlamp switch in the subject vehicles can over-heat and fail resulting in loss of head lamps and possibly other lights.daimlerchrysler conducted a series of tests and determined that the 3500 series is prone to generating head lamp switch temperatures in excess of the switch lubricant threshold of 100 degrees centigrade.when this occurs, the lubricant solidifies and adheres to the switch contach surfaces increasing internal resistance and therfore, temperature.daimlerchrysler informed the federal safety agency that it would initiate a recall of 79,3665 model year 1994-1997 dodge 3500 series ram trucks only based on additional testing from which it determined that the 1500/2500 series vehicles nominally operate significantly below the temperature threshold of the switch lubricant.owners of 1500/2500 series trucks were sent a notification letter advising of the proper methods for adding aftermarket lighting accessories.
EA98010
Alleged failure of steering pitman shaft
Steering box output (pitman) shaft breakage resulting in loss of control.
PE96022
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1995 Dodge RAM 1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 18-20 | 15-16 |
| 5.2L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12 | 16-17 | 14 |
| 5.2L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15-16 | 12-13 |
| 5.9L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 15 | 12 |
| 5.9L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 10 | 14 | 12 |
What 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle was off and parked in driveway, upon entry the next morning found a smoldering fire and a burned ignition/steering column w/ extensive fire damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 1500. The contact noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle while parking. He then noticed fuel leaking from the top rollover valve. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 205,000.
The dash started cracking about 4 months ago, and then started breaking into sharp, jagged pieces that jump out at me when driving down the road, and the truck has hit any kind of uneven road or bump. Not only is it very distracting, but the pieces are very sharp.
Dash is cracking everywhere. Also the VIN plate has also fallen and cannot be read by police and or state patrol. This is now an issue because of that and the sharp pieces that keep falling off.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dealer (bert ogden chrysler dodge jeep ram, 8421 w expy 83, harlingen, tx 78552, (956) 734-2462) inspected the vehicle and indicated that the vapor canister purge valve needed to be replaced; however, the part was no longer in production. The contact was unable to determine if the manufacturer would be able to provide the part for the dealer to complete the repair. In addition, the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v135000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was contacted to determine a solution. The failure mileage was unknown.
Dash board crumbles, we have looked to find another dash board and found out this is a problem, almost a joke, we have been told it's a dodge dash board.. They all do this. I believe it's a safety issue if the truck were involved in a mvc then the pieces of the dash would become flying objects.. And injury any one sitting in the truck. We have owned several dodge caravans and never had a problem like this or seem such an across the board problem with so many vechlies. Dodge needs to offer a replacement a fix.. Before the worst happens.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 1500. While the vehicle was stationary, the headlight switch burned out and caused the headlights to become inoperative. The dealer replaced the ignition switch, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 264,000.
The dash on my 1995 dodge ram 1500 is broken into pieces and getting worse I am worried about wires shorting out and causeing a fire and also the paint is almost gone from the roof and hood of the truck I have seen both issuses on many other dodge trucks and think something should be done to compensate owners for the cost of repaires to there trucks its not our fault its a manufacture defect
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 1500. When the vehicle was shifted into the reverse position, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to reverse. The contact shifted back to neutral and then to reverse, and the vehicle reversed. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to shift without being prompted. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 97v084000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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Questions about the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500
Is the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 212 complaints about the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500, fewer than a typical RAM 1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500?
Body and structure, with 36 complaints, typically around 93,000 miles. Next is electrical (31).
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Dodge RAM 1500 have the most body problems?
The Dodge RAM 1500 model years with the most body complaints are 2001 (548 complaints), 2002 (278 complaints) and 2000 (248 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 range from 12 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.9L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 14-15 city and 18-20 highway.
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