MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge RAM 3500

● Typical for this model
1995 Dodge RAM 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:07:33.925Z

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
108
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1994: 70 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 108 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 130 complaints 2002: 44 complaints 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 210 complaints 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2012: 365 complaints 2012
1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 70 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 108 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 130 complaints 2001 2002: 44 complaints 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 257 complaints 2007: 210 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2011 2012: 365 complaints
1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 70 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1995 108 1996: 124 complaints 1996 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1998 1999: 104 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 130 complaints 2001 2002: 44 complaints 2002 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2004 2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 210 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2008 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2010 2011: 225 complaints 2011 2012: 365 complaints 2012

1995: 108 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19914
199210
199320
199470
1995108
1996124
1997125
1998105
1999104
200058
2001130
200244
2003286
2004214
2005196
2006257
2007210
2008173
2009105
2010150
2011225
2012365

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

33% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

19% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing front and coil springs.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Dodge RAM 3500. While the contact was servicing the vehicle, he noticed cracks and corrosion in the coil spring tower. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-05

Power train

18% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stopped accelerating. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the quick connects on the transmission lines were melted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-13

Electrical system

9% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and switch.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Electrical fire and smoke under dash

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-30

Vehicle speed control

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing springs and accelerator pedal.

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. R
    1999-06-14Exterior lighting99V024000 Vehicle description: model 3500 light duty trucks only. Operation of the headlamps over an extended period of time can result in headlamp switch failure, causing the headlamps or park lamps to go…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp switch including a relay in the park lamp wiring circuit.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2000-12-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-03-07 Loss of throttle control
  6. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
  7. I
    2003-09-23Defect petitionClosed 2004-04-08 Seat back failure

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Dodge RAM 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V024000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.