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1995 Dodge RAM 1500 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

147 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

117,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 58 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 147 complaints (15.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior2315.6%
Steering behavior1912.9%
Transmission and shifting138.8%
Electrical and battery issues117.5%
Fuel system concerns85.4%
Engine operation10.7%

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.

Structure
23
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
12
Unknown Or Other
10
Structure:Body
8
Electrical System
7
Air Bags:Frontal
6
Electrical System:Ignition
6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Structure23
Power Train:Automatic Transmission12
Unknown Or Other10
Structure:Body8
Electrical System7
Air Bags:Frontal6
Electrical System:Ignition6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip6

Structure: 23; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 12; Unknown Or Other: 10; Structure:Body: 8; Electrical System: 7; Air Bags:Frontal: 6; Electrical System:Ignition: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6

Reported problems by failure mileage

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

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
7
75,000 to 99,999
10
100,000 to 149,999
15
150,000 and above
20
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9997
75,000 to 99,99910
100,000 to 149,99915
150,000 and above20

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 15; 150,000 and above: 20

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 89 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
5
1996
5
2000
19
2001
14
2002
20
2003
11
2004
5
2005
11
2006
6
2007
10
2008
2
2009
8
2010
3
2011
3
2012
4
2013
4
2014
3
2015
4
2016
2
2017
3
2018
2
2019
1
2020
1
2021
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19955
19965
200019
200114
200220
200311
20045
200511
20066
200710
20082
20098
20103
20113
20124
20134
20143
20154
20162
20173
20182
20191
20201
20211

1995: 5; 1996: 5; 2000: 19; 2001: 14; 2002: 20; 2003: 11; 2004: 5; 2005: 11; 2006: 6; 2007: 10; 2008: 2; 2009: 8; 2010: 3; 2011: 3; 2012: 4; 2013: 4; 2014: 3; 2015: 4; 2016: 2; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1

Pattern summary

Structure leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 13 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 10016387 · 2003-04-23 (April 23, 2003)

A BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A RUPTURE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE HOSE CONNECTED TO THE CALIPER. THIS FAILURE LED ME TO NARROWLY ESCAPE AN ACCIDENT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. THE FAILURE APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY THE BRAKE LINE BEING TOO SHORT CAUSING EXCESSIVE FLEXING DURING TURNING AT THE CRIMP CONNECTOR ON THE CALIPER END OF THE BRAKE LINE. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 137,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016387 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10034238 · 2003-12-03 (December 3, 2003)

THE PROCEDURE THAT DEALERSHIP PERFORMED FOR RECALL 00V135000 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH IS CAUSING OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS TO FAIL. *AK THERE WERE TWO POWER FAILURES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAD GONE OUT ALONG WITH THE CLOCK AND RADIO. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE WIRES THAT HAD COME FROM THE BACK OF THE FUSE PANEL HAD BEEN CUT VERY SHORT AND SPLICED INTO THE WIRING HARNESS THAT THE DEALER REPLACED. *SCC *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 102,552 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034238 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10040916 · 2003-09-29 (September 29, 2003)

STEERING WHEEL MOVES IN AND OUT A LOT. IT IS A 1995 DODGE RAM PU. THERE WAS RECALL WORK DONE TO THE STEERING IN 1997. TOOK TO DODGE DEALER SAID THEY WILL NOT REPAIR. UNLESS I PAY FOR THE WORK. CALLED CHRYSLER THEY SAID THE SAME THING.

Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10040916 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10105713 · 2005-01-04 (January 4, 2005)

1995 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK, VIN [XXX]. WHEN DROPPING THE TILT WHEEL TO IT'S LOWEST POSITION THE RADIO/TAPE PLAYER WOULD SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTART AS IF THE POWER WAS CUT OFF. *AK POWER FOR THE RADIO CAME FROM BATTERY POSITIVE, FUSE # 3 (40 AMPS) TO THE IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTOR C212 POSITION 1 WIRE (A1 12 RED) WHERE IT IS SWITCHED IN RUN AND ACCESSORY TO FUSE #7 (10 AMPS) TO THE RADIO AND OTHER FUSES TO OTHER SYSTEMS. RECALL # 875 PERFORMED ON 8/8/2000 INVOLVED THE BLOWER MOTOR, A RELAY WAS ADDED FOR POWER SWITCHING USING THE RELAY CONTR…

Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10105713 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10019625 · 2003-05-12 (May 12, 2003)

WHILE DRIVING AND TOWING A BOAT, THE TRANSMISSION OVER HEATED WHICH CAUSED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK/SPILL ON THE ROADWAY. THE PROBLEM RESULTED IN 3 REBUILT TRANSMISSION. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019625 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10019628 · 2003-05-12 (May 12, 2003)

WHILE TOWING A BOAT, THE TRANSMISSION OVER HEATED WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK/SPILL ON THE ROADWAY. THE PROBLEM RESULTED IN 3 REBUILT TRANSMISSIONS. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019628 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10017417 · 2003-07-10 (July 10, 2003)

THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN OUT OF GAS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WARMED UP, IT SHUT OFF. THE CONSUMER FELT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. *NLM THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. A GRINDING NOISE HAD COME FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. THE PINION GEAR HAD GONE BAD. THE ENTIRE REAR END WAS REPLACED AND THE 20K MILES LATER WAS REPLACED AGAIN. (THE SAME PROBLEM) *SCC *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017417 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10018165 · 2003-06-09 (June 9, 2003)

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR THE DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. ON ONE OCCASION IT HAD TAKEN THREE HOURS TO DRIVE FIVE MILES. THE CONSUMER WAS GIVEN AN EXPERT OPINION AND WAS TOLD IT WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH WAS REPLACED BUT LATER CUT OFF FOUR MORE TIMES. THE SECOND EXPERT OPINION WAS THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL PUMP BUT IT WAS IN WORKING ORDER. THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND READ FAULT…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10018165 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 800471 · 1996-09-24 (September 24, 1996)

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLS. ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING COLUMN WAS BURNED AND REPLACED.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800471 at NHTSA ↗