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

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