1995 Dodge RAM Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Dodge RAM, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,688 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes applied” (11% of reports).
- 147service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 52,688median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brakes applied: mentioned in 16 of 147 complaints (11%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 14 of 147 complaints (10%)
- Please describe: mentioned in 13 of 147 complaints (9%)
- ABS brake: mentioned in 12 of 147 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 1 complaint that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 147 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 9 an injury.
Dodge RAM service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 RAM | 3 | 12% | 14,100 |
| 2007 RAM | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2005 RAM | 5 | 13% | 11,000 |
| 2004 RAM | 5 | 9% | 23,000 |
| 2003 RAM | 4 | 8% | 10,000 |
| 2002 RAM | 13 | 11% | 33,000 |
| 2001 RAM | 32 | 10% | 30,000 |
| 2000 RAM | 23 | 16% | 72,000 |
| 1999 RAM | 82 | 22% | 60,497 |
| 1998 RAM | 107 | 22% | 93,500 |
| 1997 RAM | 78 | 20% | 82,500 |
| 1996 RAM | 170 | 27% | 112,725 |
| 1995 RAM | 147 | 24% | 52,688 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: Reduced power brake assist can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Rusted brake lines caused brake fluid leakage. *tt *jb *ts
While driving and when brakes were applied they did not hold, pedal went all the way to the floor, consumer stated the vehicle coasted through a red light through a busy intersection, this was caused by a hole in the brake line, which was the result of the way the brake line was assembled.*ak…
When backing or parallel parking and going at idle speed, brakes do not work. The vacuum pump does not supply adequate suction. *jg
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Dodge RAMs have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 147 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 Dodge RAM (24% of the 611 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge RAM service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,688 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Dodge RAM?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes applied”, in 16 of 147 complaints, followed by “anti lock” (14).
Other 1995 Dodge RAM problems
See all 1995 Dodge RAM problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all RAM years.