1995 DODGE RAM
16 recalls, 852 complaints - 98 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
01V040000 Feb 12, 2001
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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,... Read more
Consequence
IF THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.
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.
01V037000 Feb 12, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD UNRAVEL (FRAY) OR BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
Consequence
A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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... Read more
00V135000 May 10, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.
99V214000 Aug 9, 1999
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
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 SPRIN... Read more
Consequence
THIS WOULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
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.
99V115000 May 6, 1999
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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... Read more
Consequence
THE FLUID COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
99V023000 Feb 5, 1999
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Consequence
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WIL REPLACE THE AECM WITH AN AECM THAT IS SEALED FROM MOISTURE INTRUSION.
97V199000 Nov 13, 1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE WITH A FLOAT TYPE ROLLOVER VALVE.
97V084000 May 5, 1997
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINE CONNECTOR FITTINGS WITH CONNECTORS THAT INCORPORATE A STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER.
97V068000 Apr 28, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 BOOSTE... Read more
Consequence
REDUCED POWER BRAKE ASSIST CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
96V230000 Nov 18, 1996
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
Consequence
IF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT SEPARATES FROM THE UPPER SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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.
95V088000 May 12, 1995
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.
95V056000 Mar 21, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD CAN BIND ON THE GUIDE BRACKET AND PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECONDARY LATCH.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE HOOD TO FLY UP OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH BRACKET.
Complaint Statistics
852 total complaints
82 crashes 38 fires 51 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 86 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 42 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 33 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 31 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 30 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 29 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 27 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 24 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 24 |
| SUSPENSION | 21 |
ENGINE
Jun 20, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2022
Car loses power due to clogged wastegate actuator and EPC light turns on and off. This has been confirmed by 2 different service centers. I have seen several cases of people saying they had the same problem which requires you to replace the entire turbo, which my car only has 67,000 miles. I have a ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 26, 2022
Incident date: Oct 26, 2022
The contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts to perform the re... Read more
STRUCTURE
Sep 6, 2011
Incident date: Aug 15, 2011
DASH CRACKED AND COMING APART. *TR
STRUCTURE
May 8, 2007
Incident date: Feb 15, 2002
DASHBOARD OF THE 1995 DODGE RAM 3500 CRACKED AND CAVED IN. WE SAW A STORY ABOUT OTHERS ON WKMG WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT WE WERE HAVING WITH OUR DODGE.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Feb 7, 2005
Incident date: Feb 4, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH DRIVER HEARD A RATTLING SOUND. DRIVER PULLED OVER, GOT OUT, AND SMELLED FUMES. TO HIS SURPRISE THE FUEL TANK HAD DETACHED FROM THE TRUCK AND WAS DRAGGING ON THE ROAD. MECHANIC WAS AMAZED THAT THE FUEL TANK DIDN'T BURST INTO FLAMES BECAUSE OF A FIST SIZED HOLE. THE STRAPS THA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Mar 28, 2004
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS - NOT SAFE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC! 1995 DODGE RAM PICKUP. *AK THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE OIL PUMP AS WELL. *SC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Mar 28, 2004
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS - NOT SAFE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC! 1995 DODGE RAM PICKUP. *AK THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE OIL PUMP AS WELL. *SC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jan 13, 2005
Incident date: Oct 13, 2004
THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING RECALL #00V135000, AND THE THROTTLE CABLE RECALL# 01V037000 BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN 60 DAYS. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN; THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IT HAS NOW BEEN 3 MONTHS AND THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 13, 2005
Incident date: Oct 13, 2004
THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING RECALL #00V135000, AND THE THROTTLE CABLE RECALL# 01V037000 BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN 60 DAYS. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN; THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IT HAS NOW BEEN 3 MONTHS AND THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 13, 2005
Incident date: Oct 13, 2004
THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING RECALL #00V135000, AND THE THROTTLE CABLE RECALL# 01V037000 BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN 60 DAYS. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN; THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IT HAS NOW BEEN 3 MONTHS AND THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Nov 4, 2004
Incident date: Mar 6, 2002
THE EZRA VALVE . INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED. IN AUGUST 2002 THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AGAIN. INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS LEAKING WATER OUT THE BACK AND THE LEFT SIDE. *TC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Aug 27, 2004
Incident date: Aug 27, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER TOOL VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED T DUE TO SOLENOID DEFECT. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Aug 12, 2004
Incident date: Jul 20, 2004
WHILE PARKED ON A INCLINE, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAUSED A MINOR VEHICLE COLLISION. *JB
Crash
PARKING BRAKE
Aug 12, 2004
Incident date: Jul 20, 2004
WHILE PARKED ON A INCLINE, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAUSED A MINOR VEHICLE COLLISION. *JB
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
THIS TRUCK BODY STARTED BREAKING OUT BEHIND THE CAB SOON AFTER I BOUGHT IT. THE ENGINE HAS NEVER RAN RIGHT FROM DAY ONE. IT WAS IN THE DODGE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES BECAUSE OF POOR FUEL MILAGE, AND THEN DODGE FINALLY AGREED TO SEND THE TRUCK TO CUMMINS. CUMMINS FOUND THAT TRUCK HAD BAD MILAGE ALSO AND ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
THIS TRUCK BODY STARTED BREAKING OUT BEHIND THE CAB SOON AFTER I BOUGHT IT. THE ENGINE HAS NEVER RAN RIGHT FROM DAY ONE. IT WAS IN THE DODGE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES BECAUSE OF POOR FUEL MILAGE, AND THEN DODGE FINALLY AGREED TO SEND THE TRUCK TO CUMMINS. CUMMINS FOUND THAT TRUCK HAD BAD MILAGE ALSO AND ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
THIS TRUCK BODY STARTED BREAKING OUT BEHIND THE CAB SOON AFTER I BOUGHT IT. THE ENGINE HAS NEVER RAN RIGHT FROM DAY ONE. IT WAS IN THE DODGE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES BECAUSE OF POOR FUEL MILAGE, AND THEN DODGE FINALLY AGREED TO SEND THE TRUCK TO CUMMINS. CUMMINS FOUND THAT TRUCK HAD BAD MILAGE ALSO AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
THIS TRUCK BODY STARTED BREAKING OUT BEHIND THE CAB SOON AFTER I BOUGHT IT. THE ENGINE HAS NEVER RAN RIGHT FROM DAY ONE. IT WAS IN THE DODGE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES BECAUSE OF POOR FUEL MILAGE, AND THEN DODGE FINALLY AGREED TO SEND THE TRUCK TO CUMMINS. CUMMINS FOUND THAT TRUCK HAD BAD MILAGE ALSO AND ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 20, 2004
Incident date: Dec 26, 2003
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE GEAR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Sep 11, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH HOOD FLEW UP, SMASHING GLASS INTO DRIVER'S FACE.*AK
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 31, 2003
Incident date: Jul 29, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, VEHICLE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE BLOWOUT RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE FENDER, LIGHTS AND BUMPER. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT WAS ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE TIRE FAILURE. *PH *TS *NLM
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
May 22, 2003
Incident date: Apr 10, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL ON THE HOOD LATCH, BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DID NOT PERTAIN TO THE VEHICLE. *JB THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER AFTER THE INCIDENT. (#01V040000) *SCC *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 1, 2003
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
ALTHOUGH THROTTLE CABLE WAS FRAYED (4 STRANDS OF THE CABLE) IT DID NOT FAIL AT THE TIME I REPLACED IT. I JUST NOTICED IT WHILE PERFORMING SOME PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND WAS AFRAID THAT IT COULD STICK IN THE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION IF NOT REPAIRED. *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Apr 9, 2003
Incident date: Apr 7, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES AS STATED IN RECALL 97 V 084 000. THE VEHICLES VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *NLM
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Jan 8, 2003
A FAULTY STEERING BOX CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO WANDER ALL OVER THE ROAD. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 17, 2003
Incident date: Mar 12, 2003
THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mar 14, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
THE FUEL LINE HOSE ROTTED/CRACKED FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STARTING PROBLEMS. *NLM *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mar 5, 2003
Incident date: Jun 2, 2002
RUSTED BRAKE LINES CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. *TT *JB *TS
Crash
STRUCTURE
Jan 23, 2003
Incident date: Jun 8, 2000
THE PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED, HARD TO START, THE BRACKET UNDER DASH WAS FRACTURED-IF THIS BREAKS, THE CLUTCH AND BRAKES COULD LOOSE CONTROL, FATIGUE AND STRESS CRACK ARE VISIBLE, FIREWALL FLEXES WHEN USING THE CLUTCH/LACKS SUPPORT, AND POOR QUALIT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 23, 2003
Incident date: Jun 8, 2000
THE PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED, HARD TO START, THE BRACKET UNDER DASH WAS FRACTURED-IF THIS BREAKS, THE CLUTCH AND BRAKES COULD LOOSE CONTROL, FATIGUE AND STRESS CRACK ARE VISIBLE, FIREWALL FLEXES WHEN USING THE CLUTCH/LACKS SUPPORT, AND POOR QUALIT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jan 23, 2003
Incident date: Jun 8, 2000
THE PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED, HARD TO START, THE BRACKET UNDER DASH WAS FRACTURED-IF THIS BREAKS, THE CLUTCH AND BRAKES COULD LOOSE CONTROL, FATIGUE AND STRESS CRACK ARE VISIBLE, FIREWALL FLEXES WHEN USING THE CLUTCH/LACKS SUPPORT, AND POOR QUALIT... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jan 2, 2003
Incident date: Dec 16, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HOOD OF HIS VEHICLE FLEW UP AND BROKE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. TS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Nov 15, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 2.5 YEARS DUE TO SWITCH BURNING OUT. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY THEN FAIL. ONE OCCURRENCE ALMOST CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. TS *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Nov 7, 2002
Incident date: Oct 7, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE TO STEER AND THERE WAS VIBRATION DUE TO THE SUSPENSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
SEATS
Nov 6, 2002
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SUPPORT BRACKETS ARE ROTTING. (MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND WILL DO NOTHING, VEHICLE IS UNDER A SEVEN YEAR 100K WARRANTY) *SCC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 8, 2002
THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MELTED. THE OWNER HAD SMELT SOMETHING BURNING BEFORE BUT WAS NOT SURE WHAT OR WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM UNTIL THE OTHER NIGHT. SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH NEAR THE CONSOLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 8, 2002
THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MELTED. THE OWNER HAD SMELT SOMETHING BURNING BEFORE BUT WAS NOT SURE WHAT OR WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM UNTIL THE OTHER NIGHT. SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH NEAR THE CONSOLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Oct 4, 2002
Incident date: Sep 16, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED THE FUEL PUMP IS STILL RUNNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 30, 2002
Incident date: Sep 2, 2001
THERE IS CORROSION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR ALLOWING WATER TO COME INTO THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN CORROSION ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER. *MR *YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Sep 30, 2002
Incident date: Sep 2, 2002
REAR BUMPER IS CORRODING. PARTS AND PIECES FALL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *MRCONSUMER HAS THE SEVEN YEAR WARRANTY AND VEHICLE IS UNDER 100,000 MILES. CONSUMER IS STILL BEING DENIED HELP. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 25, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
INTERMITTENTLY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE PEDAL BECOMES HARD RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUE ON THE VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VIN.
SUSPENSION
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP IT FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS FALLING APART. CONSUMER FEELS AS IF LOSING CONTROL, AND HAS TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN CONSIDERABLY, AND PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO REPLACED NUMEROUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS., BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Aug 28, 2002
Incident date: Oct 2, 1995
A SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, CAUSED THE FUEL GAUGE TO GO OUT ALONG WITH A FEW OTHER ELECTRICAL ELEMENTS. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANY WORK. *AK *SCC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 28, 2002
Incident date: Oct 2, 1995
A SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, CAUSED THE FUEL GAUGE TO GO OUT ALONG WITH A FEW OTHER ELECTRICAL ELEMENTS. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANY WORK. *AK *SCC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 22, 2002
Incident date: Mar 26, 2002
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER CAMPAIGN ID 01V037000. LESS THAN 500 MILES LATER, THROTTLE CABLE FAILED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY ANOTHER DEALER, WHO ADVISED CONSUMER THAT RECALL REPAIRS DID NOT PROPERLY REPAIR THE FIRST TIME. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT FIRST DEALER DID NOT AD... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 22, 2002
Incident date: Mar 26, 2002
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER CAMPAIGN ID 01V037000. LESS THAN 500 MILES LATER, THROTTLE CABLE FAILED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY ANOTHER DEALER, WHO ADVISED CONSUMER THAT RECALL REPAIRS DID NOT PROPERLY REPAIR THE FIRST TIME. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT FIRST DEALER DID NOT AD... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Aug 22, 2002
Incident date: Mar 26, 2002
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER CAMPAIGN ID 01V037000. LESS THAN 500 MILES LATER, THROTTLE CABLE FAILED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY ANOTHER DEALER, WHO ADVISED CONSUMER THAT RECALL REPAIRS DID NOT PROPERLY REPAIR THE FIRST TIME. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT FIRST DEALER DID NOT AD... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 15, 2002
Incident date: Jul 22, 2002
THIS IS A AN UPDATE OF FILE #764788. DAIMLER-CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE OPENED FILE #10265591 AND SENT AN INSPECTOR TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE INVESITGATION WAS SUBCONTRCTED TO A LOCAL MAN WHO IS DOING BUSINESS ILLEGALLY, HE HAD ORDERS NOT TO OPEN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND COULD NOT ... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Aug 13, 2002
Incident date: Aug 13, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY DID NOT HOLD, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE COASTED THROUGH A RED LIGHT THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION, THIS WAS CAUSED BY A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, WHICH WAS THE RESULT OF THE WAY THE BRAKE LINE WAS ASSEMBLED.*AK. CONS... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 13, 2002
Incident date: Aug 13, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY DID NOT HOLD, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE COASTED THROUGH A RED LIGHT THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION, THIS WAS CAUSED BY A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, WHICH WAS THE RESULT OF THE WAY THE BRAKE LINE WAS ASSEMBLED.*AK. CONS... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 DODGE RAM
98 manufacturer communications from 88 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0900401
May 18, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0200101
Jan 19, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
081600
Apr 28, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CONCERNS WITH A BUZZ NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR SPEAKER(S). *TT
090700
Apr 7, 2000
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR FILTER SERVICE. *TT
020400
Mar 17, 2000
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAKING / CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
090500
Feb 25, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT
051199
Dec 31, 1999
033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
INFORMATION REGARDING A REVISED POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE. *TT
020699A
Dec 17, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
021399
Sep 10, 1999
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT
090699
Sep 10, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
050699
Jun 25, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING ACCELERATED BRAKE LINING WEAR, FRONT VERSUS REAR. *TT
020699
Jun 11, 1999
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ON SOME VEHICLES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY INCORRECTLY BE DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY DUE TO THE EVIDENCE OF WHEEL BEARING GREASE ON THE BEARING SEAL AREAS. *TT
020699
Jun 11, 1999
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SUBJECT ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT
190399
May 7, 1999
010000 STEERING
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING SLOW TO RETURN TO CENTER. *TT
230899
Mar 5, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXHIBITING CREAKS OR SQUEAKS NEAR THE LEFT AND / OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT
184898
Dec 30, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM CROSS FIRE/ SECONDARY IGNITION WIRE INDUCTION. *AK
183298
Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC
090498
Sep 25, 1998
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE ACCESORY DRIVE BELT BECOMES DAMAGED ON THE INBOARD EDGE. *YC
110898
Sep 25, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
A NEW KIT HAS BEEN RELEASED THAT WILL ALLOW TECHNICIANS TO REPAIR TURBOCHARGERS WITH FAILED WASTEGATE ACTUATORS. *AK
110898
Sep 25, 1998
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
A NEW KIT HAS BEEN RELEASED THAT WILL ALLOW TECHNICIANS TO REPAIR TURBOCHARGERS WITH FAILED WASTEGATE ACTUATORS. *AK
211098
Sep 25, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONDITIONS WITH LOSS OF FIFTH GEAR. *YC
211098
Sep 11, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION OPERTES NORMALLY THROUGH ALL RANGES EXCEPT FIFTH GEAR. *YC
233598
Aug 7, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
WHEN REMOVING DOOR TRIM PANEL FROM THE DOOR, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC RETAINER CLIP IS SEPARATED FROM DOOR BY USING ATRIM PANEL REMOVAL TOO, SUCH AS SNAP ON TOOL A161B/DOOR PANELS SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED BY H
7631/7632
Jun 1, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION CONCERNING EMISSIONS RECALLS 7631 AND 7632--VAPOR CANISTER AND PURGE SOLENOID. *AK
231798
May 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CENTER ARM REST UPPER INERTIA LATCH COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
180698
Feb 27, 1998
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC
180698
Feb 27, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC
180698
Feb 27, 1998
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC
180698
Feb 27, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC
180698
Feb 27, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC
210498
Feb 20, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR RATTLE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURES. *YC
236197
Nov 28, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES OIL CANNING NOISE COMING FROM BOX AREA. *NLM
191397
Nov 28, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES LOWER STEERING COLUMN NOISE AND/OR MINO LOWER STEERING COLUMN MOVEMENT. *NLM
021197
Nov 28, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A CLUNKING NOISE BEING HEARD IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. *YC
070597
Nov 14, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CONCERNS OF HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES OR OVERHEATING WITH SNOWPLOW ATTACHED. *YC
070597
Nov 14, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH HIGH COOLANT TAMPERATURES OR OVERHEATING WITH SNOWPLOW ATTACHED. *NLM
211397
Nov 7, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR RATTLE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURES. *NLM
250397
Oct 17, 1997
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CONDITIONS ON FUEL DOO AND/OR FUEL DISCHARGING FROM THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER. *NLM
98736
Oct 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION ORIFICE ON SOME VEHICLES WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED INTO THE RIGHT VALVE COVER INSTEAD OF THE LEFT VALVE COVER DURING THE ENGINE REMANUFACTING PROCESS. *YC
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
020397A
Aug 29, 1997
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR OF VEHICLE SITTING TOO LOW. *NLM
191097
Aug 15, 1997
010000 STEERING
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF STEERING WANDER. *NLM
970718140797
Jul 18, 1997
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
INFORMATION APPLIES TO INLINE INJECTION PUMPS. *YC
140797
Jul 18, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP TAMPERING. *NLM
233997
Jun 27, 1997
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DRIVER SIDE POWER MIRROR VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING. *TW
090797
Jun 27, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *TW
140497
Jun 13, 1997
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
LACK OF POWER ON ACCELERATION AND/OR LONG CRANK TIME IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TW
182197
Jun 6, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
COLD SAG/HESITATION. *TW
082197
May 23, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
INFORMATION REGARDING NO START - ENGIN FAILED TO CRANK. *NLM
082197
May 23, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHEN VEHICLES IN THE START POSITION, ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK OVER. *YC
110197
May 16, 1997
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
CONCERNS WITH WHINE OR WOWL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGNWAY SPEEDS. *NLM
090497
May 9, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES MOANING NOISE COMING FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
232797
May 9, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERN WITH WATER LEAKING THROUGH REAR WINDOW. *NLM
020397
May 9, 1997
020000 SUSPENSION
REAR OF VEHICLE IS TO LOW. *YC
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
250197
Apr 18, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
HISSING/SUCTION NOISE COMING FROM THE INLET AIR TUBE OF THE INJECTION PUMP FILTER. *TW
232297
Apr 4, 1997
130000 VISIBILITY
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER BLADE CONTRACTS A -PILLAR. *NLM
050497
Mar 28, 1997
044100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
FRONT BRAKE LINING WEAR PREMATURELY WHEN COMPARED TO THE WEAR EXPERIENCED ON THE REAR BRAKE LININGS. *YC
050597
Mar 28, 1997
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
CONCERNS WITH ACCELERATED BRAKE LINING WEAR, FRONT VERSUS REAR. *NLM
050397
Mar 17, 1997
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - CHASSIS DYNAMICS DIAGNOSIS. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
CH160195
Jun 1, 1995
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
UNKNOWN
CH240695A
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
CH190495
May 1, 1995
010000 STEERING
UNKNOWN
CH090895
May 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
020595
May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
RATTLING/CLUNK TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TW
CH070195
May 1, 1995
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
UNKNOWN
CH030395
May 1, 1995
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
UNKNOWN
CH240895
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
CH210395
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RWD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COLD TEMPERATURE COOLER BYPASS KIT. *TW
CH180995A
Apr 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ENGINE MISS AND/OR ROUGH IDLE. *TW
CH181195
Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SURGE BETWEEN 41 AND 54 MPH. *TW
090495
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXCESSIVE OIL DRAINAGE FROM DRAFT TUBE. *TW
CH231995
Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT HEATER - A/C CONTROL KNOBS HAVE BEEN RELEASED.
CH210595
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT OF 2 TO 8 SECONDS. *TW
CH210495
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VIBRATION OR PERCEIVED ENGINE MISS. *TW
210295
Mar 1, 1995
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES ARE NOW EQUIPPED WITH QUICK CONNECTOR FITTINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES. *TW
190295
Mar 1, 1995
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CLUNK OR RATTLE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES. *TW
181095
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WHISTLING NOISE AT IDLE AND/OR HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE. *TW
180995
Mar 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ENGINE MISS AND/OR ROUGH IDLE. *TW
080695
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR - FAULT CODE. *TW
050295
Mar 1, 1995
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT DISC BRAKE NOISE. *TW
180695
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE RUNS POORLY, LACKS POWER, IDLES ROUGH AND/OR BLOWS BLACK SMOKE. *TW
212594
Dec 1, 1994
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
HIGH EFFORT WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2WD HIGH TO 4WD HIGH IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TW
182894
Dec 1, 1994
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FLUTTER NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW
086494
Nov 1, 1994
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER MIRROR WITH VIBRATION OR BLURRED IMAGES. *TW
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *TW
182494
Nov 1, 1994
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKUP. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE11009
Opened: Apr 4, 2011 , Closed: Feb 6, 2012
Outer Tie Rod Failure
ODI received complaints regarding failing tie rod ball studs on Model Year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles resulting in loss of steering control.Chrysler concluded that misalignment of the left (driver side) ball stud on vehicles built with the Cross Car steering linkage system could allo... Read more
EA04025
Opened: Aug 26, 2004 , Closed: Dec 22, 2005
FALSE PARK
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS COMMONLY USED FOR COMMERCIAL AND WORK PURPOSES.A COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFT LEVER IS USED FOR GEAR SELECTION AND AN ELECTRONIC PRNDL ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PROVIDES GEAR POSITION INFORMATION TO THE DRIVER.TH... Read more
RQ00012
Opened: May 3, 2000 , Closed: Apr 20, 2001
HOOD LATCH
ONMARCH 20, 1995, DAIMLERCHRYSLER FILED A DEFECT REPORT FOR 181,008 1994 AND 1995 DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTUREDC FROM JANUARY 21, 1994 - OCTOBER 25, 1994 AT THE DODGE CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT AND FROM MARCH 26, 1994 - DECEMBER 8, 1994 AT THE LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT.THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD COULD ... Read more
DP00002
Opened: Jan 20, 2000 , Closed: Apr 24, 2000
STEERING COLUMN FIRE
ALLEGES THAT THE POOR DESIGN OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND//OR THE KEY CYLINDER ASSEMBLY IN THE MODEL YEAR 1991-2000 VEHICLES MAY CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH FIRE
EA99027
Opened: Sep 10, 1999 , Closed: May 30, 2000
STEERING COLUMN FIRES
ODI has received 33 complaints alleging excessive heat in the ignition switch and related circuitry in 1994-1996 Dodge Ram trucks.The root cause is an excessive current draw through the ignition switch result in fire, smoke, melting of surrounding plastics, stalling and the illumination of air bag a... Read more
PE99031
Opened: May 5, 1999 , Closed: Sep 10, 1999
IGNITION SWITCH
COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE FIRES, MELTING, SMOKE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT IN THE VICINITY OF THE IGNITION SWITCH
RQ98002
Opened: Mar 10, 1998
TRANSMISSION QUICK CONNECTORS
ON APRIL 17, 1997, THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING APPROXIMATELY 800,000 1994 THROUGH 1997 DODGE RAM PICKUPS EQUIPPED WITH V6 OR V8 ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, 1995 THROUGH 1997DODGE RAM PICKUPS EQUIPPED WITH THE V10 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, A... Read more
EA98005
Opened: Feb 27, 1998 , Closed: May 24, 1999
CLUTCH HYDRAULIC LINE
ALLEGED PLASTIC CLUTCH TUBE MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO EXHAUST HEAT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLUTCH FUNCTION AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
PE97043
Opened: Oct 20, 1997 , Closed: Feb 27, 1998
CLUTCH HYDRAULIC LINE FAILURE
ALLEGED CLUTCH LINE MAY MELT AND LEAK HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE VICINITY OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
PE96070
Opened: Nov 26, 1996 , Closed: May 15, 1997
TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE AT COOLER TUBE DISCONNECTS IS ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRES.(this resume was revises on 12/3/96 to include the 1996 model year truck equipped with the subject equipment)
EA96018
Opened: Jul 29, 1996 , Closed: Nov 10, 1997
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER LEAKAGE
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER AFTER TANK FILL.
PE96020
Opened: Mar 8, 1996 , Closed: Oct 29, 1996
AIR BAG INFLATOR FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA94019
Opened: Jun 29, 1994 , Closed: Jan 30, 1995
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94008
Opened: Jan 28, 1994 , Closed: Jun 29, 1994
SEAT BELT
CHRYSLER IS CONTINUING ITS INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT BUCKLE ENGAGMENT. UPGRADED TO EA94-019.
PE93038
Opened: Apr 22, 1993 , Closed: Aug 31, 1993
ROLL-OVER/VENT VALVE LEAK
There is no summary currently available
DODGE RAM - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM across all model years (1991, 2011).
176
Total Recalls
5,521
Total Complaints
15
Investigations
606
Reported Crashes
194
Reported Fires
26
Reported Deaths
DODGE RAM - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 33 | View |
| 2009 | 6 | 13 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 33 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 20 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 36 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 47 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 71 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 65 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 152 | View |
| 2001 | 14 | 417 | View |
| 2000 | 11 | 212 | View |
| 1999 | 13 | 496 | View |
| 1998 | 17 | 644 | View |
| 1997 | 11 | 513 | View |
| 1996 | 14 | 905 | View |
| 1995 (current) | 16 | 852 | |
| 1994 | 22 | 623 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 66 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 75 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 63 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 35 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1979 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | View |