MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge RAM 2500

● Typical for this model
1995 Dodge RAM 2500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1995 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 469 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 297 complaints 2012: 283 complaints 2012
1995: 267 complaints
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YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001469
2002155
2003661
2004581
2005422
2006668
2007361
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011297
2012283

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 27%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 73 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling unit and lines and automatic transmission.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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FRONT AXLE LUBE IS LEAKING ONTO THE AXLE, EXHAUST FUMES AND LEAKING ONTO THE CATAYTIC CONVERTER WHICH IS VERY HOT CAUSING TO SMOKE IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950228

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cables and linkages.

CRASH FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

CRASH FIRE
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LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUITRY BURNED INSIDE DASH AND CAUSED HEAT DAMAGE TO DASH AND WIRING INSIDE. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR WIRING AND WHEN RECALL WAS COMPLETE, FUEL GUAGE AND TEMPERATURE GUAGE FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031028

STARTER STAYED ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING (DODGE DIESEL 95') RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021228

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 2500 EQUIPPED WITH TOYO TIRES OPEN COUNTRY A/T SIZE LT26570R17. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140515

THE VEHICLES SPARE TIRE LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE PICKUP BED CAME LOOSE AND FLEW INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD DUE TO PREMATURE CORROSION CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO DIFFERENT ROAD ELEMENTS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970305

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19980114 — PE (closed 19980508)

HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURE

I 19980508 — EA (closed 19991210)

HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT

I 19990416 — PE (closed 19990831)

FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER

I 20001211 — PE (closed 20010307)

LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL

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 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (73 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E024000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1993 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 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.