MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge RAM 2500

● Typical for this model
1995 Dodge RAM 2500
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
267
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1995: 267 complaints 1995 267 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 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: 298 complaints 2012: 283 complaints 2012
1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1995: 267 complaints 1995 267 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2007: 361 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 298 complaints 2011 2012: 283 complaints
1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1995 267 1996: 291 complaints 1996 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 313 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2002 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2004 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2008 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2010 2011: 298 complaints 2011 2012: 283 complaints 2012

1995: 267 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001469
2002155
2003661
2004581
2005422
2006668
2007361
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011298
2012283

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

27% · 73 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

16% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing cooling unit and lines and automatic transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-28

Vehicle speed control

13% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing cables and linkages.

CRASHFIRE

Electrical system

11% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

CRASHFIRE
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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, 2003-10-28

Starter stayed engaged while driving (Dodge diesel 95') resulting in engine fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-28

Tires

9% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2014-05-15

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-05

Safety timeline

1 recall · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-05-08 Headlight circuit failure
  2. I
    1998-05-08Engineering analysisClosed 1999-12-10 Headlight circuit
  3. I
    1999-04-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-08-31 Front suspension spring/shock absorber
  4. I
    2000-12-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-03-07 Loss of throttle control
  5. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
  6. I
    2003-09-23Defect petitionClosed 2004-04-08 Seat back failure
  7. R
    2006-04-20Engine and engine cooling06E024000 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…

    Remedy: K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on April 20, 2006.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Dodge RAM 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 73 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 36 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E024000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.