1995 Dodge RAM 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM 2500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 12th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 267 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500. That ranks 12th out of 18 RAM 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (59 complaints, 22%), typically at around 122,672 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 13 fires, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 267owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 59 | 22% | 122,672 | “front brakes” (12%) | — |
| Power Train | 39 | 15% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 34 | 13% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 9% | 161,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 25 | 9% | 192,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 22 | 8% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 8% | 35,508 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 4% | 46,966 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 4% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 3% | 92,172 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 6 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 166,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 144,900 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 226,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Seat back failure (DP03006) — opened Sep 23, 2003, closed Apr 8, 2004.
- Steering column separation (DP03002) — opened May 7, 2003, closed Jul 22, 2003.
- Loss of throttle control (PE00048) — opened Dec 11, 2000, closed Mar 7, 2001, led to recall 01V037000.
- Front suspension spring/shock absorber (PE99026) — opened Apr 16, 1999, closed Aug 31, 1999, led to recall 99V214000.
- Headlight circuit (EA98010) — opened May 8, 1998, closed Dec 10, 1999, led to recall 99V024000.
- Headlight circuit failure (PE98002) — opened Jan 14, 1998, closed May 8, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT SEARCHED ONLINE FOR RECALLS PE VIN AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V037000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AS AN UNREPAIRED RECALL PER THE NHTSA VIN SEARCH. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS…
The truck has experienced the phenonomen known as the death wobble. Extremely violent shaking of the steering wheel and front suspension to the point that the vehicle is almost out of control. Today it happened at 70 mph on the freeway. It has happened as slow as 40 my in the past. I had to pull…
Headlight switch, socket and associated wiring burnt up, causing loss of lighting function. I was only doing 30 mph and was able to pull into a parking lot without any danger to other motorists. I had to purchase and replace the switch, socket and about 8" of wiring.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. While driving 40 mph, the front suspension and wheels began to bounce and shook uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the track bar needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The…
Driving down road, tire developed a vibration. Loud explosion, tread separated and sidewall has a vertical tear in it. Damaged rear of truck bed. Truck has a second tire that is exhibiting the same vibration, but has not blown yet, with a vertical depression in sidewall
Other Dodge RAM 2500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 283 | 4 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 298 | 4 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 236 | 4 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 214 | 5 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 317 | 7 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 361 | 8 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 670 | 6 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 422 | 6 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 582 | 6 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 661 | 6 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 155 | 0 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 469 | 1 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 211 | 1 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 313 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 225 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 213 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 291 | 0 |
| 1995 | 267 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 59 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM 2500 model years, the 1995 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.