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1995 Dodge Pickup problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 37 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 7.4 times the median Pickup year — the 1995 model ranks #2 of 11 Pickup years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 13 reports (35% of the total).

37

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Pickup years?

Pickup NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted43 complaints1976: 2 complaints1992: 5 complaints1994: 10 complaints1995: 37 complaints1996: 43 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 21 complaints1999: 6 complaints2000: 3 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 1 complaints
Pickup NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Dodge Pickup problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1335%
Tires & Wheels411%
Engine411%
Transmission38%
Fuel System38%
Suspension38%
Steering25%
Electrical System25%
Body & Structure13%
Latches & Locks13%
Seat Belts13%

Does the 1995 Dodge Pickup have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“HEARD NOISE, REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM REPEATEDLY, REPLACED PADS AND ONE ROTOR AT 32,097 MILES, CALIPERS AT 36,097 MILES, AND PADS AT 48,120 MILES. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 19, 1996

“WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD FELT BUMP IN TIRES, SLOWED DOWN, LOOKED IN REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW TIRE TREAD GOING AROUND ON TIRE. CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE AND CHANGED TIRE. IT WAS A B.F. GOODRICH SIZE 16 " TIRE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 26, 2001

“FUEL GAUGE ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN PUTTING FUEL INTO GAS TANK, THE TANK IS ONLY 1/2 FULL. MOS TOF THE TIME, CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE HOW MUCH FUEL IS WITHIN THE VEHICLE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · May 1, 1995

“LOCKING DEVICE/MECHANISM THAT HOLDS THE LEFT REAR AXLE IN PLACE WITHIN THE AXLE HOUSING FAILED AND THE AXLE CAME OUT WHILE TRAVELING DOWN STREET. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND COULD HAVE COUSED GREAT DAMAGE TO OTHER AS WELL AS OWNER OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · May 11, 1998

1995 Dodge Pickup — common questions

Is the 1995 Dodge Pickup reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 37 complaints put the 1995 model at #2 of 11 Pickup years. It is one of the Pickup years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Pickup problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (13 complaints), engine (4 complaints), tires & wheels (4 complaints).

Does the 1995 Dodge Pickup have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Dodge Pickup. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Dodge Pickup years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Pickup years to avoid are 1996, 1995. The cleanest record among Pickup years belongs to 2002.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.