1995 Dodge RAM Pickup
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.
Show complaint excerpts
Fax fm noel & cynthia martinez (Ny) request investigation into the recall of ignition switch/ steering column wiring of their 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck which burned when the steering column caught on fire.*mr the consumer was told there were...
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-08
The ignition switch and wiring caught on fire while the truck was parked in the driveway. The ignition switch recall 00V13500 was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-20
The ignition switch wiring failed prior to recall notice 00V135. Nlm
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-03
Also filed under Fuel system, other
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing air.
Fuel system, other
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.
Air bags
1 of 7 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Airbag light activated, moments afterward smoke was coming from the steering wheel and the air bag deployed without a crash. This vehicle has never been involved in a crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-23
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1996-02-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Windshield wiper failures
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1996-03-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-07-29 Evaporative canister leakage
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Dodge RAM Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1995 Dodge RAM Pickup reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge RAM Pickup?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge RAM Pickup have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.