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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
425–50K
750–75K
1075–100K
15100–150K
20150K+
58 reports with mileage · 155 unknown
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports14 fire reports8 injury reports
What owners actually said
213 reports
122,002 miles · Apr 9, 2013
Service Brakes
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…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10505692
42,000 miles · Jul 11, 2012
Structure
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
NHTSA ODI #10465177
93,000 miles · Feb 8, 2012
Structure
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…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10447124
Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2012
Structure
DASH COVER HAS CRACKED LEAVING SHARP EDGES AND DANGEROUS EXPOSURE TO UNDERDASH COMPONENTS. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10446050
160,000 miles · Jan 24, 2012
Exterior Lighting
MY 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 HAS THE SAME FAULTY SWITCH THAT THE 3500 MODEL HAS, BUT DODGE WILL NOT COVER IT BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOT YET FORCED THEM TO. THIS FAULTY SWITCH CAUSES THE HEAD LIGHTS TO GO OUT WITH OUT NOTICE FOR GOOD OR IT WILL JUST ALLOW THEM TO FLICKER ON AND OFF.. IT ALSO HAS THE POSSIBILITY TO MELT DOWN AND CAUSE A FIRE.…
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MY 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 HAS THE SAME FAULTY SWITCH THAT THE 3500 MODEL HAS, BUT DODGE WILL NOT COVER IT BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOT YET FORCED THEM TO. THIS FAULTY SWITCH CAUSES THE HEAD LIGHTS TO GO OUT WITH OUT NOTICE FOR GOOD OR IT WILL JUST ALLOW THEM TO FLICKER ON AND OFF.. IT ALSO HAS THE POSSIBILITY TO MELT DOWN AND CAUSE A FIRE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10445013
Mileage unknown · Aug 29, 2011
Structure
DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ON MY 1995 DODGE RAM. THERE ARE 4 MAJOR CRACKS THAT NEED TO BE FIXED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10422405
156,000 miles · Jul 28, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1995 DODGE RAM 1500 ... DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND FAILED JUST PAST THE REAR OF THE FUEL TANK. FAILED AT RAIL ROAD CROSSING GATE ARMS WERE COMING DOWN AND COULDN'T STOP GOT THROUGH JUST AS THE GATE ARM TOUCHED MY TAIL GATE GLAD IT WASN'T AT A SCHOOL BUS STOP CHILDREN COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10415573
151,694 miles · Feb 20, 2011
StructureTires
CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH TRUCK BED BROKE. SPARE FELL TO GROUND. LUCKILY, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT AT THE TIME. VIN# [XXX]. (I COULD NOT GET THE FORM TO ACCEPT THE NUMBER ON THE PROPER PAGE. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMAT…
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CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH TRUCK BED BROKE. SPARE FELL TO GROUND. LUCKILY, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT AT THE TIME. VIN# [XXX]. (I COULD NOT GET THE FORM TO ACCEPT THE NUMBER ON THE PROPER PAGE. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10383380
50,000 miles · Dec 11, 2010
Structure
1995 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH CRACKED DASHBOARD. THE DASH STARTED CRACKING 3-YEARS AGO AND HAS NOW IN PIECES EXPOSING EVERYTHING UNDER IT. I'VE NEVER OWNED A VEHICLE UNTIL NOW WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS LOOSE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10369985
128,000 miles · Sep 14, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
1995 DODGE RAM PICKUP FUEL TANK STEEL SUPPORT STRAPS RUSTED AND TOTALLY BROKE OFF. FRONT OF FUEL TANK FELL DOWN AND MOVED THE REAR FILL HOSE SO MUCH THAT IT LEAKED. FRONT OF TANK IS NOW SUPPORTED BY AN UNSAFE NYLON STRAP. BRAKE LINES ALSO RUSTED OUT AND LEAKED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES IN THE TRUCK ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. CHRYSLER L…
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1995 DODGE RAM PICKUP FUEL TANK STEEL SUPPORT STRAPS RUSTED AND TOTALLY BROKE OFF. FRONT OF FUEL TANK FELL DOWN AND MOVED THE REAR FILL HOSE SO MUCH THAT IT LEAKED. FRONT OF TANK IS NOW SUPPORTED BY AN UNSAFE NYLON STRAP. BRAKE LINES ALSO RUSTED OUT AND LEAKED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES IN THE TRUCK ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. CHRYSLER LACK OF PROPER ANTI-CORROSION EFFORTS ARE CREATING MILLIONS OF UNSAFE VEHICLES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10355486
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
4
DP03006 · Seat Back Failure
Opened Sep 23, 2003 · Closed Apr 8, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats; Seats:front Assembly:recliner
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 30 INCIDENTS WHERE IT IS ALLEGED THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED IN A REAR IMPACT CRASH.THESE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO 23 INJURIES AND TWO DEATHS.THE DATA PRESENTED TO ODI SHOW THAT THE SEAT BACK STRENGTH OF THE FRONT SEATS COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207. SEATING SYSTEM.ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYLSER THE FRONT SEATS WERE DESIGNED TO COLLAPSE REARWARD IN REAR IMPACT CRASHES AS PART OF THE ENERGY ABSORPTIONCAPABILITIES OF THE SEATING SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.RATES OF OCCURANCE WERE COMPARED TO PEER VEHICLES, AND IT WAS SHOWN THAT THE PERFORMACE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS COMPARABLE TO THOSE VEHICLES.IN VIEW OF THE FORGOING, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION REMEDY OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS DEFINED BY THE PETITIONER AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.THERFORE, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE THE NHTSA'S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY'S MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR FURTHER DETAILS, REFER TO ODI'S RESPONSE TO THE PETITION PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER VOL.69, NO. 60 , DATED MARCH 29, 2004.
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Seats
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 30 INCIDENTS WHERE IT IS ALLEGED THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED IN A REAR IMPACT CRASH.THESE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO 23 INJURIES AND TWO DEATHS.THE DATA PRESENTED TO ODI SHOW THAT THE SEAT BACK STRENGTH OF THE FRONT SEATS COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207. SEATING SYSTEM.ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYLSER THE FRONT SEATS WERE DESIGNED TO COLLAPSE REARWARD IN REAR IMPACT CRASHES AS PART OF THE ENERGY ABSORPTIONCAPABILITIES OF THE SEATING SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.RATES OF OCCURANCE WERE COMPARED TO PEER VEHICLES, AND IT WAS SHOWN THAT THE PERFORMACE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS COMPARABLE TO THOSE VEHICLES.IN VIEW OF THE FORGOING, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION REMEDY OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS DEFINED BY THE PETITIONER AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.THERFORE, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE THE NHTSA'S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY'S MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR FURTHER DETAILS, REFER TO ODI'S RESPONSE TO THE PETITION PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER VOL.69, NO. 60 , DATED MARCH 29, 2004.
Seats:front Assembly:recliner
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 30 INCIDENTS WHERE IT IS ALLEGED THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED IN A REAR IMPACT CRASH.THESE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO 23 INJURIES AND TWO DEATHS.THE DATA PRESENTED TO ODI SHOW THAT THE SEAT BACK STRENGTH OF THE FRONT SEATS COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207. SEATING SYSTEM.ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYLSER THE FRONT SEATS WERE DESIGNED TO COLLAPSE REARWARD IN REAR IMPACT CRASHES AS PART OF THE ENERGY ABSORPTIONCAPABILITIES OF THE SEATING SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.RATES OF OCCURANCE WERE COMPARED TO PEER VEHICLES, AND IT WAS SHOWN THAT THE PERFORMACE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS COMPARABLE TO THOSE VEHICLES.IN VIEW OF THE FORGOING, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION REMEDY OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS DEFINED BY THE PETITIONER AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.THERFORE, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE THE NHTSA'S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY'S MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR FURTHER DETAILS, REFER TO ODI'S RESPONSE TO THE PETITION PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER VOL.69, NO. 60 , DATED MARCH 29, 2004.
DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.
EA98010 · Headlight Circuit
Opened May 8, 1998 · Closed Dec 10, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN OVER-HEAT AND FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND POSSIBLY OTHER LIGHTS.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SERIES OF TESTS AND DETERMINED THAT THE 3500 SERIES IS PRONE TO GENERATING HEAD LAMP SWITCH TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF THE SWITCH LUBRICANT THRESHOLD OF 100 DEGREES CENTIGRADE.WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE LUBRICANT SOLIDIFIES AND ADHERES TO THE SWITCH CONTACH SURFACES INCREASING INTERNAL RESISTANCE AND THERFORE, TEMPERATURE.DAIMLERCHRYSLER INFORMED THE NHTSA THAT IT WOULD INITIATE A RECALL OF 79,3665 MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE 3500 SERIES RAM TRUCKS ONLY BASED ON ADDITIONAL TESTING FROM WHICH IT DETERMINED THAT THE 1500/2500 SERIES VEHICLES NOMINALLY OPERATE SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW THE TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD OF THE SWITCH LUBRICANT.OWNERS OF 1500/2500 SERIES TRUCKS WERE SENT A NOTIFICATION LETTER ADVISING OF THE PROPER METHODS FOR ADDING AFTERMARKET LIGHTING ACCESSORIES.
PE96022 · Alleged Failure Of Steering Pitman Shaft
Opened Mar 22, 1996 · Closed Jul 31, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
STEERING BOX OUTPUT (PITMAN) SHAFT BREAKAGE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
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