1995 Dodge RAM 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM 3500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 13th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500. That ranks 13th out of 18 RAM 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (27 complaints, 25%), typically at around 200,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 6 fires, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 108owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 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 | 27 | 25% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 20 | 19% | 119,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 18% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 7% | 313,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 5% | 64,120 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 32,613 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | 64,870 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Dodge RAM 3500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Problem: Vehicle description: model 3500 light duty trucks only. Operation of the headlamps over an extended period of time can result in headlamp switch failure, causing the headlamps or park lamps to go out.
Risk: If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the headlamp switch including a relay in the park lamp wiring circuit.
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 3500. While the contact was servicing the vehicle, he noticed cracks and corrosion in the coil spring tower. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the…
While driving a 1995 dodge 3500 truck around a slight left turn and running over a pothole, the truck's front end began to shake violently until coming to a complete stop. The symptoms matched that of the "death wobble". *kb
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the quick connects on the transmission lines were melted. As a result, transmission fluid was leaking from the…
1995 ram 3500 dodge death wobble, or shake! Even after new shocks, steering damper, ball joints, tie rod ends. Etc dodge dealer just threw up there hands ! This has gone on at my expense since 1999 - 2011. Please do something !!! *kb
The airbag light is on and the horn does not function. I was told that it is some type of a clock spring that is mounted under the steering wheel. My parents had a 1996 dodge grand caravan that had the same issue and there was a recall on it and it was fixed, but i cannot find a recall for my…
Other Dodge RAM 3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 3500 | 366 | 8 |
| 2011 RAM 3500 | 225 | 5 |
| 2010 RAM 3500 | 150 | 9 |
| 2009 RAM 3500 | 105 | 5 |
| 2008 RAM 3500 | 173 | 9 |
| 2007 RAM 3500 | 210 | 11 |
| 2006 RAM 3500 | 257 | 8 |
| 2005 RAM 3500 | 196 | 4 |
| 2004 RAM 3500 | 214 | 4 |
| 2003 RAM 3500 | 286 | 6 |
| 2002 RAM 3500 | 44 | 0 |
| 2001 RAM 3500 | 130 | 1 |
| 2000 RAM 3500 | 58 | 1 |
| 1999 RAM 3500 | 104 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM 3500 | 105 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM 3500 | 125 | 1 |
| 1996 RAM 3500 | 124 | 1 |
| 1995 | 108 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM 3500 model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.