1995 Dodge RAM 3500

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1995 Dodge RAM 3500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:29:11.413Z

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

1995: 108 complaints

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 33%

33% of complaints: service brakes — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

SUSPENSION 19%

19% of complaints: suspension — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and coil springs.

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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, 20181005

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

FIRE

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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, 20110913

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and switch.

CRASH FIRE

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ELECTRICAL FIRE AND SMOKE UNDER DASH

NHTSA ODI report, 20030130

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing springs and accelerator pedal.

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

R 19990614 — exterior lighting

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 OU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INCLUDING A RELAY IN THE PARK LAMP WIRING CIRCUIT.

Campaign 99V024000 — check if this car was fixed

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Dodge RAM 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (36 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for suspension issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 99V024000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 2000 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 2012 ■ 2003 ■ 2006

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.