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1995 Dodge Ram 1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 is among the quieter years of the Ram 1500 on NHTSA's books: 273 complaints (61% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across body & structure (36), electrical system (32), and transmission (31), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

273

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

4

Investigations

14

Crash-involved

16

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Ram 1500 years?

Ram 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted1,628 complaints1991: 8 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 7 complaints1994: 148 complaints1995: 273 complaints1996: 407 complaints1997: 468 complaints1998: 645 complaints1999: 769 complaints2000: 641 complaints2001: 1,370 complaints2002: 1,004 complaints2003: 1,362 complaints2004: 1,366 complaints2005: 1,628 complaints2006: 1,080 complaints2007: 701 complaints2008: 720 complaints2009: 884 complaints2010: 630 complaints2011: 988 complaints2012: 978 complaints2014: 1 complaints
Ram 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure3613%
Electrical System3212%
Transmission3111%
Brakes3011%
Steering197%
Fuel System176%
Tires & Wheels176%
Engine145%
Other145%
Lighting135%
Airbags114%
Latches & Locks104%
Suspension104%
Visibility & Wipers73%
Speed Control62%
Seats31%
Seat Belts21%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)10%

Does the 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 have recalls?

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

06E024000EngineMarch 15, 2006 · 44,386 units

Defect

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 PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Consequence

A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.

Remedy

K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REFERENCE TO MY 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CUP HOLDERS. IT HAS CUTOUTS ON THE SIDES THAT ALLOWS THE CUP TO TIP ONTO THE DRIVER DURING A VERY SLOW TURN. I RECENTLY WAS BURNED BY A CUP OF COFFEE AND ENDED UP OFF THE ROAD IN A DITCH. THE CUP TIPPED OVER IN A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · August 14, 2003 · crash

“CONSUMEER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH ON HIGHWAY. HORN PAD IS ON STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC GETTING READY TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, HE APPLIED TURN SIGNAL, AND FRONT CENTER OF HORN PAD FELL OUT AND JAMMED WHEEL BECAUSE HORN PAD WAS ATTACHED BY WIRES AND JAMMED BY SPOKE OF WHEEL AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 9, 2001 · crash

“TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO FAULTY TRANSMISSION COOLER AND LINES. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND FLUID LEAKED OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE ON HIGHWAY. THE SELLING DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WERE NO KNOWN DEFECTS WITH TRANS OR COOLER. REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT A GARAGE. THAT TRANS MELTED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 8, 1999 · fire

“HAD A RECALL ON IGNITION WIRING & ABS---REPLACED WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH ONLY WITH THE STEERING COLUMN---A MONTH OR SO LATER BATTERY COMPLETELY MELTED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON---THEY WERE TO RESET THE COMPUTER--INSTEAD WITHOUT BEING CONSULTED TOOK THE TRUCK MOTOR APART”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · fire

“THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN OUT OF GAS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WARMED UP, IT SHUT OFF. THE CONSUMER FELT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. *NLM THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. A GRINDING NOISE HAD COME FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. THE PINION GEAR HAD GONE BAD. THE ENTIRE REAR END WAS REPLACED AND THE 20K MILES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering

1995 Dodge Ram 1500 — common questions

Is the 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 273 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Ram 1500 year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 1995 Ram 1500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (36 complaints), electrical system (32 complaints), transmission (31 complaints).

Does the 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Dodge Ram 1500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 4 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Ram 1500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram 1500 years to avoid are 2005, 2001, 2004, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2007. The cleanest record among Ram 1500 years belongs to 1992.

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.