Headlamp switch overheats and could lose lights. Has to wait 15 minutes before lights come back on. Took to dealer. He has put on 3 headlamp switches. Consumer is still having the same problem. Also, speedometer goes out when very hot.
1995 Dodge Ram: engine overheating
6 of the 610 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Ram describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
Temperature ouside was about 100 degrees on I-80 east of salt lake city climbing toward parley's summit. Engine was running a little bit warm as usual when climbing long steep grades, but was not overheating. Suddenly, I smelled smoke and the engine started to run roughly. I pulled over and opened the hood where the wiring harness at the base of the windshield was in flame. I had a fire extinguisher with which I put out the fire. Truck is still being repaired, $5000 and counting.
While driving headlight switch overheated and burned up, causing vehicle to be without headlights at night. Vehicle had been taken to dealer, and informed consumer that parts were not covered, and repairs would be done at consumer's cost. Feel free to provide further details.
Vehicle experiencing problem with lower cover of the streeing column overheating from the inside of vehicle. Believed this condition is a result of ignition wiring runing through the cover. Cover was removed and connector was cleaned off and cover replaced. But condition still occurs whenever the fan to the A/C is used. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.
Ignition switch gets hot while driving. Also, switch has been replaced and a heat shield was added problem returned. Dealer found cause to be too many amps from vehicle accessories, causing overloading of switch and overheating
Brakes keep overheating causing them to lock replaced calipers once and whole brake system twice. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube,...
- Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. tt
- Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. tt
- A new kit has been released that will allow technicians to repair turbochargers with failed wastegate...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the accesory drive belt becomes damaged on the inboard edge. yc
- Information concerning emissions recalls 7631 and 7632--VAPOR canister and purge solenoid. ak
- Concerns of high coolant temperatures or overheating with snowplow attached. yc
- Concerns with high coolant tamperatures or overheating with snowplow attached. nlm
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Dodge Ram overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Ram?
6 of 610 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Ram (1%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Dodge Ram?
There are 0 recalls and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Dodge Ram
ABS 44Brake failure 32Pulling 27No deployment 24Headlights 24Fire or smoke 17Transmission failure 15Stalling 13Tire blowout 8Engine failure 7Loss of power 7Ball joint 6Fuel leak 6Seat belt 6Adaptive cruise 5Fuel gauge 5Power steering loss 5Windshield crack 5Wipers 5
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