Complaints
852
Crashes
82
Fires
39
Injuries
51
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#186 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:16
#242 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:113,737 mi
Crash-related:3
#333 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:182,500 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 86 | 16 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 42 | 3 | — | 113,737 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 33 | 1 | — | 182,500 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 31 | 27 | 1 | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 30 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 29 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 24 | 1 | — | 190,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 24 | — | 4 | 86,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 21 | 1 | — | 17,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 19 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 18 | — | 3 | 300,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 17 | — | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 16 | — | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 12 | — | 9 | 132,650 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 9 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 8 | — | — | 91,058 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 7 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
86
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
42
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,737
Unintended Acceleration
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
182,500
Air Bags:Frontal
31
complaints
Crashes
27
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
30
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190,000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
86,000
Suspension Failures
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
300,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
9
Avg Miles
132,650
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,058
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Dodge Ram — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Dodge Ram reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1995 Dodge Ram has 852 NHTSA complaints, 82 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 86 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Dodge Ram?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (86 complaints); Automatic Transmission (42 complaints, avg 113,737 mi); Unintended Acceleration (33 complaints, avg 182,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Dodge Ram?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 140,114 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Dodge Ram?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Dodge Ram include 82 crash-related reports, 39 fire reports, 51 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Dodge Ram as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Dodge Ram?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1995 Dodge Ram shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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