Model year record

1995 Dodge RAM 3500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 132 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V024000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
79,366
Reported to NHTSA
1999-02-05
Owners notified
1999-06-14

Defect description

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 OUT.

Safety risk

IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15200,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1059,000 mi
Suspension7225 mi
Suspension: front765,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3400,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings314,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3200,000 mi
Tires3—
Wheels: hub3—
Air bags: frontal2—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2—
Steering2225 mi
Steering: linkages2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2—
Tires: tread/belt252,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring1227,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights164,120 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system164,870 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train1139,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal126,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1174,000 mi
Tires: valve1—
Unknown or other115,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: springs1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.