1995 Dodge RAM 1500

▲ Better than typical

1995 Dodge RAM 1500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1995: 213 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1991	7
1992	0
1993	6
1994	116
1995	213
1996	298
1997	361
1998	520
1999	610
2000	513
2001	1112
2002	815
2003	1170
2004	1097
2005	1167
2006	792
2007	517
2008	553
2009	670
2010	485
2011	688
2012	695
2014	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hood.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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VEHICLE WAS OFF AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, UPON ENTRY THE NEXT MORNING FOUND A SMOLDERING FIRE AND A BURNED IGNITION/STEERING COLUMN W/ EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20200610

I WAS WORKING AND A COUPLE OF EMPLOYEES CAME IN YELLING THE MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.THE KEYS WAS OUT OF THE VEHICLE YET A ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN BURNING ALL THE DRIVERS SIDE DASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150812

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE TWO MAJOR CRACKS IN THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD THAT EXTENDED TO THE DRIVERS SIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130805

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960322 — PE (closed 19960731)

ALLEGED FAILURE OF STEERING PITMAN SHAFT

I 19980508 — EA (closed 19991210)

HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

I 20030923 — DP (closed 20040408)

SEAT BACK FAILURE

R 20060420 — engine and engine cooling

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMAN

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

Campaign 06E024000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for structure issues (36 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (31 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (31 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06E024000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.