1995 DODGE RAM 1500
1 recalls, 273 complaints - 6 TSBs
06E024000 Mar 15, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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,... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
273 total complaints
14 crashes 16 fires 10 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 24 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 18 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 |
| TIRES | 9 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 7 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 7 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 17, 2019
WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE TRUCK THE DASH WAS JUST CRACKED UP THEN I HAD TO CHANGE THE HEATER CORE AND WHILE PUTTING THE DASH BACK IN IT BROKE ALL UP AND NOW THERE ARE SHARP EDGES ALL ACROSS THE TOP AT THIS TIME THE TRUCK WAS PARKED AND THE YARD BUT NOW HOW IT IS WHILE DRIVING I HAVE TO HOLD THE RAD... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 10, 2020
Incident date: Jun 9, 2020
VEHICLE WAS OFF AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, UPON ENTRY THE NEXT MORNING FOUND A SMOLDERING FIRE AND A BURNED IGNITION/STEERING COLUMN W/ EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE. *TR
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 23, 2019
Incident date: Jul 9, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKING. HE THEN NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TOP ROLLOVER VALVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 27, 2018
Incident date: May 5, 2018
THE DASH STARTED CRACKING ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO, AND THEN STARTED BREAKING INTO SHARP, JAGGED PIECES THAT JUMP OUT AT ME WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE TRUCK HAS HIT ANY KIND OF UNEVEN ROAD OR BUMP. NOT ONLY IS IT VERY DISTRACTING, BUT THE PIECES ARE VERY SHARP.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 31, 2018
Incident date: May 11, 2016
DASH IS CRACKING EVERYWHERE. ALSO THE VIN PLATE HAS ALSO FALLEN AND CANNOT BE READ BY POLICE AND OR STATE PATROL. THIS IS NOW AN ISSUE BECAUSE OF THAT AND THE SHARP PIECES THAT KEEP FALLING OFF.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 28, 2017
Incident date: Nov 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER (BERT OGDEN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 8421 W EXPY 83, HARLINGEN, TX 78552, (956) 734-2462) INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INDICATED THAT THE VAPOR CANISTER PURGE VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NO LONGER IN P... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Nov 28, 2017
Incident date: Nov 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER (BERT OGDEN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 8421 W EXPY 83, HARLINGEN, TX 78552, (956) 734-2462) INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INDICATED THAT THE VAPOR CANISTER PURGE VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NO LONGER IN P... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 28, 2017
Incident date: Sep 1, 2017
DASH BOARD CRUMBLES, WE HAVE LOOKED TO FIND ANOTHER DASH BOARD AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A PROBLEM, ALMOST A JOKE, WE HAVE BEEN TOLD IT'S A DODGE DASH BOARD.. THEY ALL DO THIS. I BELIEVE IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE TRUCK WERE INVOLVED IN A MVC THEN THE PIECES OF THE DASH WOULD BECOME FLYING OBJECTS.. AND... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 23, 2017
Incident date: Mar 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH BURNED OUT AND CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 23, 2017
Incident date: Mar 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH BURNED OUT AND CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 4, 2016
Incident date: May 11, 2010
THE DASH ON MY 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 IS BROKEN INTO PIECES AND GETTING WORSE I AM WORRIED ABOUT WIRES SHORTING OUT AND CAUSEING A FIRE AND ALSO THE PAINT IS ALMOST GONE FROM THE ROOF AND HOOD OF THE TRUCK I HAVE SEEN BOTH ISSUSES ON MANY OTHER DODGE TRUCKS AND THINK SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO COMPENS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 4, 2016
Incident date: May 11, 2010
THE DASH ON MY 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 IS BROKEN INTO PIECES AND GETTING WORSE I AM WORRIED ABOUT WIRES SHORTING OUT AND CAUSEING A FIRE AND ALSO THE PAINT IS ALMOST GONE FROM THE ROOF AND HOOD OF THE TRUCK I HAVE SEEN BOTH ISSUSES ON MANY OTHER DODGE TRUCKS AND THINK SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO COMPENS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 15, 2016
Incident date: Nov 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REVERSE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED BACK TO NEUTRAL AND THEN TO REVERSE, AND THE VEHICLE REVERSED. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 30, 2015
Incident date: Jul 18, 2014
THE DASH AND LOWER DASH BEZEL IN MY TRUCK ARE CRUMBLING MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY. PIECES FALL OF IF YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE CUP HOLDERS ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL BECAUSE OF THIS AND IF IT CONTINUES LIKE IT IS THE GAUGE CLUSTER WILL NO LONGER BE HELD IN PLACE. ONTOP OF ALL THIS IF THE VEHICLE W... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 21, 2015
Incident date: Aug 21, 2015
A MALE DRIVER WAS COMING TO A STOP ON A PAVED SURFACE AND BEFORE HE STOPPED COMPLETELY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND INJURED THE DRIVER. NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OBJECTS WERE NEAR THE TRUCK WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND HE DID NOT SLAM ON THE BRAKES.
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 12, 2015
Incident date: Aug 12, 2015
I WAS WORKING AND A COUPLE OF EMPLOYEES CAME IN YELLING THE MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.THE KEYS WAS OUT OF THE VEHICLE YET A ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN BURNING ALL THE DRIVERS SIDE DASH. CRAKED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND BUBBLED IT UP. IT TOOK LESS THEN 10 MIN TO DO ALL OF IT IF IT W... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 14, 2015
Incident date: Mar 4, 2015
FILLED UP THE FUEL TANK WITH GAS AND IT JUST STARTED RUNNING ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT A FEW MINUTES. *TR
STRUCTURE
Nov 28, 2014
Incident date: Nov 28, 2014
DASHBOARD HAS SIGNIFICANT CRACKS. THESE CRACKS RUN FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO FRONT OF DASH (PLASTIC PARTS) THE FAILURE OF THE INTEGRITY OF THE DASHBOARD COULD LEAD TO CORROSION OF WIRES AND OTHER SAFETY COMPONENTS THAT ARE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 3, 2014
Incident date: Jun 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE SPECIFIED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V024000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING).... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Jun 9, 2014
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK...AT APPROX 40MPH MY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE OF THE DASH BOARD TO THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL...I WAS ABLE TO SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN AND NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS CAUSED HOWEVER AFTER GETTING THE TRUCK HOME IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Jun 9, 2014
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK...AT APPROX 40MPH MY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE OF THE DASH BOARD TO THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL...I WAS ABLE TO SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN AND NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS CAUSED HOWEVER AFTER GETTING THE TRUCK HOME IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 4, 2013
Incident date: Apr 2, 2013
THIS HAS NOT ONLY HAPPENED TO ME!! I HAVE SEEN FROM REPAIR SHOPS THAT THIS IS A REGULAR THING. THE TIMING COVER WILL START LEAKING AT SEAM WITH BLOCK. AT THE CHANEL WHERE WATER GOES TO WATERPUMP. THE METAL THERE GETS ATE UP BY THE ANTIFREEZE AND THINS THE WALL TILL THERE IS A CUPPED OUT PLACE AT THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 5, 2013
Incident date: Jul 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE TWO MAJOR CRACKS IN THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD THAT EXTENDED TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED THE DASHBOARD WOULD EMIT SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC ... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 24, 2013
Incident date: May 24, 2013
A NEW REPLACEMENT PART MOPAR MANUFACTURED REAR BUMPER SUPPORT 55274869, STAMP CODE 8030A WAS A DEFECTIVE STAMPING THAT WOULD NOT MEET BUMPER IMPACT SAFETY STANDARDS WAS REFUSED REPLACEMENT TO CORRECT THIS UNSAFE DEFECTIVELY MANUFACTURED PART BY #1 COCHRAN AUTOMOTIVE 4520 WILLIAM PENN HWY MONROEVILLE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 9, 2013
Incident date: Apr 9, 2013
I OWN A 1995 DODG RAM 1500 PICK-UP.. I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50MPH WHEN I WANTED TO COME TO A STOP I ALMOST DIDNT STOP AND NEARLLY CRASHED INTO SOMEONE LUCKLY I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE AND NOT HIT THEM, MY BRAKES HAD ALMOST FAILED.. I GET HOME AND LOOK UNDER MY TRUCK FOR LEAKS IN BRAKE LINES, I FIND ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 11, 2012
Incident date: Apr 10, 2000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE THREE MAJOR CRACKS FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD THAT EXTENDED TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOST OF THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,237. UPDATED 6/14... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 8, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2009
I HAVE A 95 DODGE RAM THE DASH IS CRACKED ALL OVER, HASN'T BEEN A BIG PROBLEM UNTIL NOW BECAUSE I HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE AND ITS BEHIND THE DASH JUST RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT PIECES OF THE DASH FELL OFF AND MY HEAT STOPED UNTIL I GOT THE PIECES OUT.. CALLED DODGE SAID IT WAS MY PROBL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 31, 2012
Incident date: Nov 15, 1999
DASH COVER HAS CRACKED LEAVING SHARP EDGES AND DANGEROUS EXPOSURE TO UNDERDASH COMPONENTS. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 24, 2012
Incident date: Nov 9, 2011
MY 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 HAS THE SAME FAULTY SWITCH THAT THE 3500 MODEL HAS, BUT DODGE WILL NOT COVER IT BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOT YET FORCED THEM TO. THIS FAULTY SWITCH CAUSES THE HEAD LIGHTS TO GO OUT WITH OUT NOTICE FOR GOOD OR IT WILL JUST ALLOW THEM TO FLICKER ON AND OFF.. IT ALSO HAS THE POSSIBILITY ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 29, 2011
Incident date: Nov 24, 2007
DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ON MY 1995 DODGE RAM. THERE ARE 4 MAJOR CRACKS THAT NEED TO BE FIXED. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 28, 2011
Incident date: Jul 28, 2011
1995 DODGE RAM 1500 ... DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND FAILED JUST PAST THE REAR OF THE FUEL TANK. FAILED AT RAIL ROAD CROSSING GATE ARMS WERE COMING DOWN AND COULDN'T STOP GOT THROUGH JUST AS THE GATE ARM TOUCHED MY TAIL GATE GLAD IT WASN'T AT A SCHOOL BUS STOP CHILDREN COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 20, 2011
Incident date: Feb 19, 2011
CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH TRUCK BED BROKE. SPARE FELL TO GROUND. LUCKILY, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT AT THE TIME. VIN# [XXX]. (I COULD NOT GET THE FORM TO ACCEPT THE NUMBER ON THE PROPER PAGE. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSU... Read more
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Feb 20, 2011
Incident date: Feb 19, 2011
CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH TRUCK BED BROKE. SPARE FELL TO GROUND. LUCKILY, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT AT THE TIME. VIN# [XXX]. (I COULD NOT GET THE FORM TO ACCEPT THE NUMBER ON THE PROPER PAGE. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSU... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 11, 2010
Incident date: Dec 10, 2007
1995 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH CRACKED DASHBOARD. THE DASH STARTED CRACKING 3-YEARS AGO AND HAS NOW IN PIECES EXPOSING EVERYTHING UNDER IT. I'VE NEVER OWNED A VEHICLE UNTIL NOW WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS LOOSE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 14, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2009
1995 DODGE RAM PICKUP FUEL TANK STEEL SUPPORT STRAPS RUSTED AND TOTALLY BROKE OFF. FRONT OF FUEL TANK FELL DOWN AND MOVED THE REAR FILL HOSE SO MUCH THAT IT LEAKED. FRONT OF TANK IS NOW SUPPORTED BY AN UNSAFE NYLON STRAP. BRAKE LINES ALSO RUSTED OUT AND LEAKED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES IN THE TRUCK ... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Aug 24, 2010
Incident date: Aug 3, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY FIRM. THE BRACKET THAT HELD THE TRACK BAR COMPLETELY FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING LIMITED ABILITY TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 24, 2010
Incident date: Aug 3, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY FIRM. THE BRACKET THAT HELD THE TRACK BAR COMPLETELY FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING LIMITED ABILITY TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Aug 24, 2010
Incident date: Aug 3, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY FIRM. THE BRACKET THAT HELD THE TRACK BAR COMPLETELY FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING LIMITED ABILITY TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2009
Incident date: Nov 19, 2009
THE DASHBOARD IN MY 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 IS CAVING IN. IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE. I BELIEVE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE ANYTHING THAT FALLS IN THE SINKHOLE IN THE DASH COULD CAUSE A SHORT AND ELECTRICAL FIRE.*TR
STRUCTURE
Nov 29, 2009
Incident date: Nov 19, 2009
THE DASHBOARD IN MY 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 IS CAVING IN. IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE. I BELIEVE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE ANYTHING THAT FALLS IN THE SINKHOLE IN THE DASH COULD CAUSE A SHORT AND ELECTRICAL FIRE.*TR
STRUCTURE
Nov 22, 2009
Incident date: Aug 22, 2009
AGE ,WEATHERED PLASTIC DASH BOARD FALLING APART ON MY TRUCK. MAKES ME WONDER WHAT MAY HAPPEN IN THE EVENT OF WRECK WITH A CRACKED DASH AND NO WRECKS YET. NOTHING CANNOT FIND AN AFTER MARKET REPLACEMENT DASH BOARD. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 31, 2009
Incident date: Sep 1, 2007
DASH CRACKED. FROM FASTENING SCREW BY WINDSHIELD CLEAR TO THE OTHER SIDE. HEATER KNOBS BROKE. *TR
STRUCTURE
Jun 21, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
CRACKED DASH ~ SO BAD THE AREA WHERE IT ATTACHES AT THE WINDSHIELD HAS BROKEN INTO LITTLE PIECES CAUSING THE DASH TO BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY WILL FALL OFF. *TR
STRUCTURE
Mar 17, 2009
Incident date: Feb 12, 2009
MY 1995 DODGE DASHBOARD HAS HUGE CRACKS AND HUGE HOLES IN IT. *TR
STRUCTURE
Mar 14, 2009
Incident date: Jan 4, 2009
MY 95 DODGE RAM 1500 DASH IS BROKEN IN PIECES. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 26, 2009
Incident date: Jun 10, 2003
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE FAILURE CAUSES THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO DIM. HE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE TO HAVE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH REPAIRED. DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, NO... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 1, 2009
Incident date: Jan 22, 2009
DASH CRACKED FROM WINDSHIELD TO BEZEL ~ SEVERAL "CHUNKS" FELL INTO THE DASH. *TR
STRUCTURE
Apr 10, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
THE DASH IS MADE FROM HARD PLASTIC AND IT STARTED CRACKING AND IS SO BAD NOW THAT IT IS FALLING APART PLUS THE WIRING IN THE DASH IS SHORTING OUT BIG HUNKS OF THE DASH ARE COMING APART. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Apr 10, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
THE DASH IS MADE FROM HARD PLASTIC AND IT STARTED CRACKING AND IS SO BAD NOW THAT IT IS FALLING APART PLUS THE WIRING IN THE DASH IS SHORTING OUT BIG HUNKS OF THE DASH ARE COMING APART. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Jan 15, 2008
Incident date: Jan 5, 2008
1)DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ALONG RT. 62 BURLINGTON WHEN I HEARD A LOUD SCRATCHING SOUND. GOT OUT OF MY TRUCK AND LOOKED UNDER TO FIND GASOLINE TANK HANGING. 2)STRAPS HOLDING GAS TANK HAD LET GO. FRONT OF TANK SCRAPED AGAINST THE ASPHALT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH. DEFLECTOR SHIELD PROTECTED TANK... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 DODGE RAM 1500
6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 1500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
AQ14003
Opened: Oct 20, 2014 , Closed: May 16, 2016
Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529
RMD opened this audit query (AQ) investigation in order to better understand and evaluate Chrysler's process(es) for timely and efficient execution of its safety recall campaigns, including its oversight and management of its parts division Mopar.Prior to opening this investigation, RMD had raised c... Read more
PE14019
Opened: Jun 24, 2014 , Closed: Dec 23, 2014
Rear Differential Failure
On December 16, 2014, Chrysler Group LLC submitted a Safety Recall Report to NHTSA describing a defect in the rear differential of approximately 256,956 model year (MY) 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks (NHTSA Recall No. 14V-796, Chrysler Recall No. P77).Chrysler's letter states that: 1) some of the... Read more
PE12021
Opened: Jul 19, 2012 , Closed: Mar 5, 2013
Rear Differential Failure
In a letter dated October 2, 2012, Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA identifying a safety defect in approximately 48,058 vehicles built with an axle pinion nut that can loosen, which could result in lock-up of the rear axle and/or separation of the re... Read more
PE08047
Opened: Jul 25, 2008 , Closed: Dec 17, 2008
2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE ... Read more
DP03006
Opened: Sep 23, 2003 , Closed: Apr 8, 2004
SEAT BACK FAILURE
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 30 INCIDENTS WHERE IT IS ALLEGED THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED IN A REAR IMPACT CRASH.THESE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO 23 INJURIES AND TWO DEATHS.THE DATA PRESENTED TO ODI SHOW THAT THE SEAT BACK STRENGTH OF THE FRONT SEATS COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN... Read more
PE02096
Opened: Dec 26, 2002 , Closed: May 15, 2003
REAR AXLE FAILURE
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
PE00025
Opened: Jul 6, 2000 , Closed: Dec 27, 2000
REAR SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE DISENGAGEMENT
ALLEGE THAT BOTH REAR INBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES WERE FOUND TO LACK PROPER ATTACHMENTS.
EA98010
Opened: May 8, 1998 , Closed: Dec 10, 1999
HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN OVER-HEAT AND FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND POSSIBLY OTHER LIGHTS.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SERIES OF TESTS AND DETERMINED THAT THE 3500 SERIES IS PRONE TO GENERATING HEAD LAMP SWITCH TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF THE SWITCH LUBRICANT THRESHOL... Read more
PE96022
Opened: Mar 22, 1996 , Closed: Jul 31, 1996
ALLEGED FAILURE OF STEERING PITMAN SHAFT
STEERING BOX OUTPUT (PITMAN) SHAFT BREAKAGE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
DODGE RAM 1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 1500 across all model years (1992, 2012).
83
Total Recalls
15,455
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
1,139
Reported Crashes
344
Reported Fires
44
Reported Deaths
DODGE RAM 1500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 978 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 989 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 884 | View |
| 2008 | 8 | 720 | View |
| 2007 | 7 | 701 | View |
| 2006 | 12 | 1,080 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 1,629 | View |
| 2004 | 8 | 1,367 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 1,362 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 1,004 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 1,370 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 641 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 769 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 645 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 468 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 407 | View |
| 1995 (current) | 1 | 273 | |
| 1994 | 1 | 148 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 8 | View |