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1995 Dodge DODGE TRUCK problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

12 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

120,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 12 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior433.3%
Transmission and shifting216.7%
Electrical and battery issues18.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission
3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
Fuel System, Other
1
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train:Automatic Transmission3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components2
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine1
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings1
Fuel System, Other1
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch1
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit1

Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Fuel System, Other: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
3
1996
2
2000
1
2001
3
2002
1
2004
1
2010
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19953
19962
20001
20013
20021
20041
20101

1995: 3; 1996: 2; 2000: 1; 2001: 3; 2002: 1; 2004: 1; 2010: 1

Pattern summary

Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 506203 · 1996-07-15 (July 15, 1996)

BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO FADE. *DH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506203 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 506565 · 1996-07-24 (July 24, 1996)

BRAKES FAIL UNDER PROLONGED USE. *AW

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506565 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10348898 · 2010-08-11 (August 11, 2010)

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT AND NOW THE OVERDRIVE IS OUT. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10348898 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 9000333 · 2000-02-23 (February 23, 2000)

CABLE THAT CONTROLS THE SELECTION OF TRANSMISSION MOVEMENT IS MOUNTED THROUGH THE FRONT FIREWALL NEXT TO THE BATTERY ON THE POSTIVE POST AND THE CABLE P/N 52079293 CORRODED ALL THE WAY THROUGHT AND COULD NOT SELECT THE GEAR POSITION OF WHICH TO MOVE THE VAN, BAD DESIGN MODEL MARK III 1995

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 9000333 at NHTSA ↗