Model year record

1995 Dodge RAM

12 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 852 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V037000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
157,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-02-12
Owners notified
2001-08-03

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD UNRAVEL (FRAY) OR BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.

Safety risk

A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE AND UPPER BELL CRANK LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V040000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
701,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-02-12
Owners notified
2001-09-17

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, AND MISSOURI. CORROSION OF THE RETURN SPRING ON THE HOOD SECONDARY LATCH COULD CAUSE THE MECHANISM TO BIND IN THE "RELEASE POSITION."

Safety risk

IF THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V135000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
690,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-10
Owners notified
2000-06-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT. HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOADS PASS THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V214000

Suspension: front: shock absorber

Component
Suspension: front: shock absorber
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
49,066
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-09
Owners notified
2000-03-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. (2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 REGULAR CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE MARCH 21, 1995; 2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 CLUB CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 8, 1995; AND 3500 SERIES 4X2/4X4 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 21, 1995). THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK TOWERS CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. THE SHOCK TOWER COULD DAMAGE THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE LINES RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE.

Safety risk

THIS WOULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPRING/SHOCK TOWER AND ANY VEHICLES EXHIBITING CRACKING WILL HAVE THE TOWER REPLACED. VEHICLES THAT ARE DO NOT SHOW ANY CRACKING WILL HAVE A WELD-ON REINFORCEMENT ADDED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V115000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
8,883
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-06
Owners notified
1999-12-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE CAN GENERATE LINE TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED, THE LINE COULD RUPTURE.

Safety risk

THE FLUID COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V023000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
250,845
Reported to NHTSA
1999-02-05
Owners notified
1999-03-08

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN AND WAGON MODEL PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF WATER/ROAD SALT GETS ON THE INTERIOR FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (AECM), THE AECM CAN CORRODE. THE RESULTING CORROSION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY.

Safety risk

DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WIL REPLACE THE AECM WITH AN AECM THAT IS SEALED FROM MOISTURE INTRUSION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V199000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
497,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-11-13
Owners notified
1998-04-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE WITH A FLOAT TYPE ROLLOVER VALVE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V084000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
960,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-05-05
Owners notified
1997-05-19

Defect description

UNDER CERTAIN HIGH LOAD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE MELTING POINT OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONNECTOR TO RETAIN THE FLUID LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION.

Safety risk

WHEN THESE TEMPERATURES OCCUR, THE FLUID LINE WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINE CONNECTOR FITTINGS WITH CONNECTORS THAT INCORPORATE A STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V068000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
58,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-04-28
Owners notified
1997-05-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE ENGINE DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP CAN ALLOW ENGINE OIL INTO THE VACUUM HOSES DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF AN INTERNAL CHECK VALVE. THE OIL CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO DETERIORATE AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSE, REDUCING THE VACUUM SUPPLY TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Safety risk

REDUCED POWER BRAKE ASSIST CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A VACUUM PUMP CHECK VALVE TO THE VACUUM PUMP. IN ADDITION, THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTED TO THE VACUUM PUMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A HOSE THAT IS ENGINE OIL RESISTANT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V230000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
475,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-11-18
Owners notified
1997-02-07

Defect description

IF THE PLASTIC PINS AND METAL CLIP THAT RETAIN THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT IN THE UPPER SHAFT BREAK, THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER SHAFT.

Safety risk

IF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT SEPARATES FROM THE UPPER SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A RESTRAINING SLEEVE TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF AXIAL STEERING COLUMN SHAFT MOVING IN THE EVENT THE PLASTIC PINS AND METAL CLIP ARE BROKEN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V088000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
293,043
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-12
Owners notified
1995-07-17

Defect description

WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE EXTRA KEYS ON A VEHICLE OPERATOR'S KEY RING CAN BECOME TEMPORARILY LODGED IN THE SCREW ACCESS HOLES IN THE BACK COVER OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V056000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
175,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-21
Owners notified
1995-08-03

Defect description

THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD CAN BIND ON THE GUIDE BRACKET AND PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECONDARY LATCH.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE HOOD TO FLY UP OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH BRACKET.

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 slip86
Power train: automatic transmission42113,737 mi
Vehicle speed control3365,000 mi
Air bags: frontal31
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar30
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components29
Suspension: front27
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch24190,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2486,000 mi
Suspension2117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline19
Electrical system: ignition: switch18300,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch17
Electrical system: ignition16
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash12132,650 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads11
Engine and engine cooling: engine10
Unknown or other1017,000 mi
Visibility: windshield10
Air bags9
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood9
Structure: body: door9
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8
Tires8
Tires: tread/belt891,058 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables8
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe7
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner7
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control6
Power train: driveline: differential unit6
Power train: manual transmission6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum6
Steering6
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)6
Structure6132,650 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system5
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system5
Visibility: power window devices and controls5
Electrical system: wiring4
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4
Exterior lighting: headlights4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4
Fuel system, other4
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift4
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal4
Seats4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings452,688 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum4
Structure: body: hood4
Vehicle speed control: linkages4
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: ignition: module3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting3
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)3
Power train: axle assembly3
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist3
Steering: linkages3
Suspension: front: shock absorber3
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar3
Visibility: glass, side/rear3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor3
Electrical system2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Exterior lighting: turn signal2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch2
Parking brake265,000 mi
Power train265,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Steering: gear box: shaft sector2
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2
Structure: body: bumpers2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments2
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2300,000 mi
Suspension: rear2
Tires: sidewall2
Trailer hitches2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Vehicle speed control: springs2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Wheels2
Wheels: hub2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Engine1148,495 mi
Engine and engine cooling117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Equipment: other: labels1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Interior lighting1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: clutch assembly1132,650 mi
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Wheels: multi piece1

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

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ98002TRANSMISSION QUICK CONNECTORS

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

RQ97012STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

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.