Model year record
1995 Dodge Ram Pickup recalls & problems
The 1995 Dodge Ram Pickup has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 7 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1995 Dodge Ram Pickup.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemIgnition › Switch | 3 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlCables | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, airAntilock | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Air bagsFrontal | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchFire
FAX FM NOEL & CYNTHIA MARTINEZ (NY) REQUEST INVESTIGATION INTO THE RECALL OF IGNITION SWITCH/ STEERING COLUMN WIRING OF THEIR 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK WHICH BURNED WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WERE TWO OPEN RECALLS ON THE TRUCK WHICH HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE TWO RECALLS. THE CONSUMER HAD ONLY OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS. *JB
- Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchFire
THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL 00V13500 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *SC
- Air bags › Frontal1 injury
AIRBAG LIGHT ACTIVATED, MOMENTS AFTERWARD SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CRASH. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH. *LA
- Unknown or other
PASSENGER SIDE LEAKS WATER INTO FLOORBOARD AFTER RAINING FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME (8 HOURS OR MORE ). TS
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE BEING FRAYED, THE RECALL STATED IF THE REPAIR HAD ALREADY BEEN MADE TO SUBMIT THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK, HOWEVER THE LABOR PORTION OF THE BILL WAS HAND WRITTEN AND THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ACCEPT THAT, ANOTHER INVOICE WAS SUBMITTED WITH PAID STAMPED ON THE FRONT BUT THE LABOR CHARGE WAS STILL HAND WRITTEN, MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE INFORMATION WOULD NEED TO BE WRITTEN ON BUSINESS STATIONARY FOR REIMBURSEMENT.*JB
- Fuel system, other
FUEL GAUGE SHORTED OUT CAUSING GAUGE TO READ ERRATICALLY ON FLAT ROADS. NLM
- Service brakes, air › AntilockCrash
I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT MR 1995 DODGE RAM SPORT PICKUP, THAT I HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH. I WASN'T AWARE OF ANY RECALLS REGARDING THE REDUCED POWER BRAKE ASSIST, AND I AM TRYING TO GET MY VEHICLE'S COMPANY TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGE TO MY PICKUP. THERE WAS NO BODILY INJURY, HOWEVER, I FEEL LIKE IF MY BRAKES WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR ME, THIS ACCIDENT WOUL NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. I AM NOW LOOKING AT MY BEAUTIFUL TRUCK, JUST WAITING TO BE FIXED, ( I GOT A LIST OF PARTS AAND PRICES FOR THE PARTS FROM MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER IN IMLAY CITY, MICHIGAN, AND THER TOTAL IS $ 3900.00. NOW I CAN'T AFFORD THIS, I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS, BECAUSE IF MY BRAKES WOULD HAVE WORKED FOR ME AS THEY…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- EVAPORATIVE CANISTER LEAKAGEClosed
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER AFTER TANK FILL.
- WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURESClosed
ALLEGED FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITHOUT WARNING DURING RAIN AND SNOW.