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.

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.