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.
The worst 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
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- Brakes28
- Suspension20
- Transmission19
- Electrical8
- Acceleration7
- Fuel system6
- Tires6
- Lights5
- Steering5
- Body3
- Engine3
- Airbags2
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V024000 · Recall details
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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
Loss of throttle control
Alleged that the throttle cable can fray or sever during normal use resulting in the throttle not returning to idle or an inability to accelerate.
PE00048
Front suspension spring/shock absorber
Allege failure of the coil spring/shock absorber bracket at its attachment to the vehicle frame may allow collapse of the front suspension, and potentially affect steering or braking system performance
PE99026
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
Headlight circuit failure
There is no summary currently available
PE98002
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Valve Body
- Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve
- 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$
- Some customers may experience a situation in which the rear of the vehicle sits too high to attach their...
What 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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".
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 the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v084000 (power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines). The failure mileage was 139,000.
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 !!!
The airbag light is on and the horn does not function. I was told that it is some type of a clock spring that is mounted under the steering wheel. My parents had a 1996 dodge grand caravan that had the same issue and there was a recall on it and it was fixed, but I cannot find a recall for my vehicle which is also made by chrysler just one year older. I believe this to be a safety problem that is unique to chrysler. I own a 1995 dodge ram3500.
Fuel gauge not working. Ie full fuel tank, gauge reads empty.
Plastic bracket that holds the three rear red lights on the tailgate, keeps breaking. It has been replaced twice.
Dt: fuel pump, blowing fuses, fast as fuses are put in the are blown again. As soon start the vehicle the fuses blow. The botton fuse box where wire go into engine shout off relay, burned relay. This wire starts out a 10- gauge wire, it reduses down when it goes main controll module half the size. This also runs both coil packs and all the fuel injectors. The wiring harness need to be completely replace, and the modle needs to be inspected by a cetrfied dodge mechine to make sure wiring is proper size and make sure there are not shorts in this.
Im not sure if im in the right area or not but we have a 1995 dodge ram van b 3500 interior made by coachman r.v. We have had a vibration in the rear end we went on vacation in jan..and got stuck on the road the vibration got so bad we had to have the van towed to a town to have it looked at they found 1 of the gears in the pumpkin was bad. They fixed it and there was still a vibration sence then we have been stuck in az. Know one seem to know what to do not even daimler chrysler which will not help us at all this van might be a 1995 but it only had 26,000 miles on it when we got it.we have been fighting with daimler chrysler over this for 3 months now and are sick and tired off it. What can we do?
While driving at night consumer noticed that the headlights failed. This caused poor visibility. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a private mechanic for inspection. Mechanic determined that the headlight switch needed to be replaced, and replaced it four times. However, problem recurred. This information was provide by mechanic alan miller.
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Questions about the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500
Is the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 108 complaints about the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500, fewer than a typical RAM 3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500?
Brakes, with 28 complaints. Next is suspension (20).
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
What year does the Dodge RAM 3500 have bad brakes?
The Dodge RAM 3500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (38 complaints), 1995 (28 complaints) and 1998 (20 complaints).
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