1995 Dodge Ram problems
The Ram pickup (marketed as the Dodge Ram until 2010) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler Group LLC and FCA US LLC) and marketed from 2010 onwards under the Ram Trucks brand. The current fifth-generation Ram debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, in January of that year.
Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge line of light trucks. The name Ram was first used in 1981 model year Dodge Trucks in October 1980, following the retiring and rebadging of the Dodge D series pickup trucks as well as B-series vans, though the company had used a ram's-head hood ornament on some trucks as early as 1933.
Ram trucks have been named Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year eight times; the second-generation Ram won the award in 1994, the third-generation Ram heavy-duty won the award in 2003, the fourth-generation Ram Heavy Duty won in 2010 and the fourth-generation Ram 1500 won in 2013 and 2014, and the current fifth-generation Ram pickup became the first truck in history to win the award three times, winning in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
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Common 1995 Dodge Ram problems
The Dodge Ram 1500, produced from 1994 to 2002, is known for its reliability, but like any vehicle, it has common issues that owners may encounter. Here are some of the most common problems with the Dodge Ram 1500 based on complaints from owners:
- Excessive Oil Use: The 3.7-liter V6 and 4.7-liter V8 engines in the Dodge Ram 1500, mostly from 1995 to 2010, may accelerate slowly, generate excess noise, and have poor throttle response due to exhaust leaking from the exhaust manifold into the engine. This issue can be caused by a bad intake manifold gasket, which is indicated by engine knocking.
- TIPM Issues: The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) can cause many electrical input issues on newer Ram 1500 models. Problems you could see include the coolant fans failing, the radio stopping working, the horn honking randomly, the airbags deploying randomly, the power windows stopping working, the air conditioning stopping working, the airbags not deploying in a crash, the starter cranking but the engine not starting, the fuel pump staying on when the engine is off, the power windows going up and down randomly, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) malfunctioning, and cam and lifter failure after just 75,000 miles.
- Transmission Issues: Transmission issues in the Dodge Ram 1500 include rough starting and running, difficulty shifting into first gear, jerky shifting into second gear, hard downshifting, especially when slowing or stopping, and a poor seal around the rear window that lets in water from rain or even car washes, causing interior water damage over time.
- Body Wear and Tear: Common problems with the Dodge Ram 1500 include bubbling paint, decay or rust on the wheelhouse, wheel arches, bolts, and bumpers, malfunctioning tailgate locks, and cracked dashboards, especially in models from 2001 to 2003. These issues can affect vehicle safety and cannot be repaired, only replaced.
In summary, the Dodge Ram 1500, while a reliable vehicle, has several common issues that owners may encounter. These issues include steering wander, transmission regulator valve problems, front dash issues, transfer case grinding noise, 4WD disconnector problems, seat and rust issues, excessive oil use, TIPM issues, transmission issues, and body wear and tear. While some of these issues can be resolved with simple repairs, others may require more extensive work or replacement parts.
How reliable is a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500?
The 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 19th out of 32 for all car brands.
How many miles can a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 last?
Gasoline-powered Ram trucks can expect around 250,000 to 300,000 miles on average. This range makes them an incredibly long-lasting choice.
What was the worst year for the Dodge Ram?
The worst years
A few model years, in particular, have proven more problematic than others. Model years 2011 and 2012 stand out when it comes to bad years for the 5.7L HEMI, with 2012 being an especially lousy period for Ram pickups. The biggest issue with the 2012 Ram 1500 is the infamous "HEMI tick."
What is the biggest problem with Dodge Ram?
Engine Problems
Many of the Ram truck problems we've seen involve exhaust manifold failures, compression issues, leaks, stalls, cylinder head malfunctions, and more. These Ram customer service complaints have been relatively common in recent years. If something seems off with your engine, get it inspected ASAP.
What is the biggest problem with Dodge Ram?
Engine Problems
Many of the Ram truck problems we've seen involve exhaust manifold failures, compression issues, leaks, stalls, cylinder head malfunctions, and more. These Ram customer service complaints have been relatively common in recent years. If something seems off with your engine, get it inspected ASAP.
What was the worst year for the Dodge Ram?
The worst years
A few model years, in particular, have proven more problematic than others. Model years 2011 and 2012 stand out when it comes to bad years for the 5.7L HEMI, with 2012 being an especially lousy period for Ram pickups. The biggest issue with the 2012 Ram 1500 is the infamous "HEMI tick."
How many miles can a 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 last?
Gasoline-powered Ram trucks can expect around 250,000 to 300,000 miles on average. This range makes them an incredibly long-lasting choice.
Is a 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 a good truck?
Lots of power. This truck is amazing on mpg and even power the rides are also very comfortable. I would trust my Dodge Ram 1500 going anywhere I? ve drove it from Missouri to Alabama and didn?t have any trouble at all and only had to stop and get gas 3 times.
1995 Dodge Ram car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Ram problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Dodge Ram vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1995 Dodge Ram
The NHTSA has received 989 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Dodge Ram. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1995 Dodge Ram vehicles.
2023-06-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3B7HC13Z1SM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, she noticed fire coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that she was able to move the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and used a fire extinguisher that she had inside the vehicle to extinguish the fire. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminating. The contact stated that no police report or fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with multiple wires burned, oil mixed with bellows, and no motive power. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure has reoccurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,495.
2022-10-26
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-26
- VIN: 3B7KF23C1SM
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts to perform the recall repair had been discontinued. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2021-01-24
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-17
- VIN: 1B7HC16Y2SS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
2020-06-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1B7HC16Y7SS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. *TR
2019-07-23
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-09
- VIN: 1B7HC16Z9SS
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
2018-09-27
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-05
- VIN: 1B7HF16Y5SS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
2018-05-31
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-11
- VIN: 3B7HF13Z5SM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
2017-11-28
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-17
- VIN: 1B7HC16X9SS
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V135000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED TO DETERMINE A SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2017-09-28
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-01
- VIN: 3B7HC13Z2SM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
2017-03-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-12
- VIN: 3B7HC13Z8SM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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.
2016-05-04
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-11
- VIN: 1B7HF16Z8SS
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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
2016-01-15
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-28
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V084000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2015-11-30
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-18
- VIN: 1B7HC16YXSS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DASH AND LOWER DASH BEZEL IN MY TRUCK ARE CRUMBLING MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY. PIECES FALL OF IF YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE CUP HOLDERS ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL BECAUSE OF THIS AND IF IT CONTINUES LIKE IT IS THE GAUGE CLUSTER WILL NO LONGER BE HELD IN PLACE. ONTOP OF ALL THIS IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A WRECK WHERE THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED THE PASSENGER WOULD GET A FACE FULL OF PLASTIC SHARDS FROM THE DASH ( WHAT LITTLE IS LEFT OF IT) RESULTING IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE BLINDNESS.DODGE HAS PLENTY OF RESOURCES AND MONEY TO FIX THIS ISSUE. YES THE VEHICLE IS 20 YEARS OLD AND OUT OF WARRANTY BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF VEHICLES MUCH OLDER WITH SOLID DASHES STILL IN ONE PIECE. DODGE CLAIMS THIS IS JUST COSMETIC BUT AS BROKEN AS MINE ITS BECOME MORE THAN THAT. IM SURE THEY WOULD RATHER PAY TO HAVE SOME DASHES REPLACED WITH BETTER MATERIALS THAN A LAWSUIT WHEN SOMEONE IS INJURED BY THE DEFECTIVE PLASTIC.
2015-08-21
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-21
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1B7HF16Y8SS
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: A MALE DRIVER WAS COMING TO A STOP ON A PAVED SURFACE AND BEFORE HE STOPPED COMPLETELY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND INJURED THE DRIVER. NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OBJECTS WERE NEAR THE TRUCK WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND HE DID NOT SLAM ON THE BRAKES.
2015-08-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-12
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I WAS WORKING AND A COUPLE OF EMPLOYEES CAME IN YELLING THE MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.THE KEYS WAS OUT OF THE VEHICLE YET A ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN BURNING ALL THE DRIVERS SIDE DASH. CRAKED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND BUBBLED IT UP. IT TOOK LESS THEN 10 MIN TO DO ALL OF IT IF IT WASN'T FOR PEOPLE AT MY WORK THERE IS NO TELLING WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED.
2015-03-14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-04
- VIN: 3B7HF13Z4SM
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FILLED UP THE FUEL TANK WITH GAS AND IT JUST STARTED RUNNING ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT A FEW MINUTES. *TR
2014-11-28
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-28
- VIN: 1B7HC16Y7SS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DASHBOARD HAS SIGNIFICANT CRACKS. THESE CRACKS RUN FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO FRONT OF DASH (PLASTIC PARTS) THE FAILURE OF THE INTEGRITY OF THE DASHBOARD COULD LEAD TO CORROSION OF WIRES AND OTHER SAFETY COMPONENTS THAT ARE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. *TR
2014-10-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-17
- VIN: 1B7HC16Z7SS
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE SPECIFIED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V024000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
2014-06-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-09
- VIN: 3B7HC13Y4SG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING TO WORK...AT APPROX 40MPH MY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE OF THE DASH BOARD TO THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL...I WAS ABLE TO SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN AND NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS CAUSED HOWEVER AFTER GETTING THE TRUCK HOME IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAD OVER HEATED AND MELTED DOWN AFTER MY EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REPORTS I HAVE READ ONLINE I WOULD LIKE TO ASK THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V024000 BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE 1500 MODELS AS WELL. *TR
2013-12-04
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-02
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THIS HAS NOT ONLY HAPPENED TO ME!! I HAVE SEEN FROM REPAIR SHOPS THAT THIS IS A REGULAR THING. THE TIMING COVER WILL START LEAKING AT SEAM WITH BLOCK. AT THE CHANEL WHERE WATER GOES TO WATERPUMP. THE METAL THERE GETS ATE UP BY THE ANTIFREEZE AND THINS THE WALL TILL THERE IS A CUPPED OUT PLACE AT THE SEAM . THE ALUMINUM GETS ERODED THERE. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN ON ANY OTHER CAR. 5.9 LITER V8, 360 CUBICINCH ENGINE. THE METAL THERE HAS TO BE SUBSTANDARD!! IT IS NOT THE GASKET BUT THE TIMING COVER THAT IS DEFECTIVE. IT WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE TIMING COVER IS SUB STANDARD. *TR
2013-08-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-29
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3B7HC13Y1SM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE TWO MAJOR CRACKS IN THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD THAT EXTENDED TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED THE DASHBOARD WOULD EMIT SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIGHT SWITCH BOX, PIGTAIL CONNECTOR AND THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 168,356.
2013-05-24
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-24
- VIN: 1B7HF16Z1SS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: A NEW REPLACEMENT PART MOPAR MANUFACTURED REAR BUMPER SUPPORT 55274869, STAMP CODE 8030A WAS A DEFECTIVE STAMPING THAT WOULD NOT MEET BUMPER IMPACT SAFETY STANDARDS WAS REFUSED REPLACEMENT TO CORRECT THIS UNSAFE DEFECTIVELY MANUFACTURED PART BY #1 COCHRAN AUTOMOTIVE 4520 WILLIAM PENN HWY MONROEVILLE, PA 15146 (412) 373-3333 (412) 843-0965 (412) 373-8906 FORMERLY CHARAPP CHRYSLER JEEP & DODGE IN NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA . SUGGEST TOTAL RECALL OF MANUFACTURES STOCK (CHRYSLER). THIS UNSAFE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PART THAT IS STAMPED INCORRECTLY AND COULD POSE INJURY OR DEATH BY NOT MEETING SAFETY GUIDELINES SET FORTH FOR BUMPER STANDARDS. *TR
2013-04-09
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-09
- VIN: 1B7HC16Y7SS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I OWN A 1995 DODG RAM 1500 PICK-UP.. I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50MPH WHEN I WANTED TO COME TO A STOP I ALMOST DIDNT STOP AND NEARLLY CRASHED INTO SOMEONE LUCKLY I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE AND NOT HIT THEM, MY BRAKES HAD ALMOST FAILED.. I GET HOME AND LOOK UNDER MY TRUCK FOR LEAKS IN BRAKE LINES, I FIND THAT MY LINE WAS CRACKED RIGHT UNDER NEATH WERE THE BACK OF THE CAB MEETS THE FRONT BED OF THE TRUCK.. THE LINE RUNS ON TOP OF THE FRAME AND RIGHT BELOW THE BED OF THE TRUCK TO ME IT SEEMS LIKE THE LINE IS NOT SUPPORTED WELL AND DO TO MAYBE FROM BOUNCING UP AND DOWN IN THE LINE CAUSED WEAR AND TEAR ON THE LINE FROM THE METAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BED OF THE TRUCK.. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS STAEMENTS FROM PEOLE ON THE INTERNET HAVEING SAME ISSUES ALSO AND NEARLY CRASHING, I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL OF SOME SORT ON THIS ISSUE AND BE TAKING CARE OF BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE CRASHES AND POSSIBLY KILLING OR HURTING ANOTHER PERSON.. NOW I HAVE TO SPEND $200.00 TO GET IT FIXED WITH MONEY I DONT HAVE.. SERIOUSLY SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS... ALSO MY BRAKE LINES ARE EXCELLENT ALL AROUND THE TRUCK AND HAVE NO RUST.. *TR
2012-07-11
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-04-10
- VIN: 1B7HC16Z7SS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE THREE MAJOR CRACKS FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD THAT EXTENDED TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOST OF THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,237. UPDATED 6/14/13 *CN
2012-02-08
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-02-01
- VIN: 1B7HF16Z6SS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I HAVE A 95 DODGE RAM THE DASH IS CRACKED ALL OVER, HASN'T BEEN A BIG PROBLEM UNTIL NOW BECAUSE I HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE AND ITS BEHIND THE DASH JUST RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT PIECES OF THE DASH FELL OFF AND MY HEAT STOPED UNTIL I GOT THE PIECES OUT.. CALLED DODGE SAID IT WAS MY PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE ISNT A RECALL, TOLD ME TO BUY A NEW ONE THAT IS MADE OUT OF THE SAME STUFF FOR 300.00 BUCKS .THERE IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THESE DASHES MAYBE A RECALL WILL COME IN EFFECT AFTER SOME ONE DIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
1995 Dodge Ram recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 16 recalls for different components of the 1995 Dodge Ram.
2009-05-11
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
2008-08-11
- Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
2006-06-29
- Manufacturer: AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
- Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
2001-02-12
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, AND MISSOURI. CORROSION OF THE RETURN SPRING ON THE HOOD SECONDARY LATCH COULD CAUSE THE MECHANISM TO BIND IN THE "RELEASE POSITION."
- Consequence: IF THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2001-02-12
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD UNRAVEL (FRAY) OR BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
- Consequence: A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE AND UPPER BELL CRANK LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2000-05-10
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT. HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOADS PASS THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.
1999-08-09
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. (2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 REGULAR CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE MARCH 21, 1995; 2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 CLUB CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 8, 1995; AND 3500 SERIES 4X2/4X4 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 21, 1995). THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK TOWERS CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. THE SHOCK TOWER COULD DAMAGE THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE LINES RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE.
- Consequence: THIS WOULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPRING/SHOCK TOWER AND ANY VEHICLES EXHIBITING CRACKING WILL HAVE THE TOWER REPLACED. VEHICLES THAT ARE DO NOT SHOW ANY CRACKING WILL HAVE A WELD-ON REINFORCEMENT ADDED.
1999-05-06
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE CAN GENERATE LINE TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED, THE LINE COULD RUPTURE.
- Consequence: THE FLUID COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
1999-02-05
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN AND WAGON MODEL PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF WATER/ROAD SALT GETS ON THE INTERIOR FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (AECM), THE AECM CAN CORRODE. THE RESULTING CORROSION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY.
- Consequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WIL REPLACE THE AECM WITH AN AECM THAT IS SEALED FROM MOISTURE INTRUSION.
1997-11-13
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE WITH A FLOAT TYPE ROLLOVER VALVE.
1997-05-05
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- Summary: UNDER CERTAIN HIGH LOAD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE MELTING POINT OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONNECTOR TO RETAIN THE FLUID LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION.
- Consequence: WHEN THESE TEMPERATURES OCCUR, THE FLUID LINE WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINE CONNECTOR FITTINGS WITH CONNECTORS THAT INCORPORATE A STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER.
1997-04-28
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE ENGINE DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP CAN ALLOW ENGINE OIL INTO THE VACUUM HOSES DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF AN INTERNAL CHECK VALVE. THE OIL CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO DETERIORATE AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSE, REDUCING THE VACUUM SUPPLY TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
- Consequence: REDUCED POWER BRAKE ASSIST CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A VACUUM PUMP CHECK VALVE TO THE VACUUM PUMP. IN ADDITION, THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTED TO THE VACUUM PUMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A HOSE THAT IS ENGINE OIL RESISTANT.
1996-11-18
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Summary: IF THE PLASTIC PINS AND METAL CLIP THAT RETAIN THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT IN THE UPPER SHAFT BREAK, THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER SHAFT.
- Consequence: IF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT SEPARATES FROM THE UPPER SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A RESTRAINING SLEEVE TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF AXIAL STEERING COLUMN SHAFT MOVING IN THE EVENT THE PLASTIC PINS AND METAL CLIP ARE BROKEN.
1995-05-12
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Summary: WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE EXTRA KEYS ON A VEHICLE OPERATOR'S KEY RING CAN BECOME TEMPORARILY LODGED IN THE SCREW ACCESS HOLES IN THE BACK COVER OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.
1995-03-21
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD CAN BIND ON THE GUIDE BRACKET AND PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECONDARY LATCH.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE HOOD TO FLY UP OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH BRACKET.
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