1995 DODGE RAM 3500
132 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 15 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 7 |
| SUSPENSION | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 |
| WHEELS:HUB | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2 |
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE QUICK CONNECTS ON THE TRANSMISSION LINES WERE MELTED. AS A RESULT, TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL
Mileage: 139,000
ELECTRICAL FIRE AND SMOKE UNDER DASH
Mileage: 400,000
THE DODGE MASON DUMP TRUCK BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES WHILE ENGAGED IN SNOW PLOWING OPERATION, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS FIRE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO RECALL 99V-115 FOR THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY THEREFORE THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
TRUCK HAS NEVER STOPED GOOD. THE FROUNT TIRES SLIDE WHEN THE TRUCK HAS A LOAD ON IT CAUSEING YOU TO LOOS CONTROL. THE BACK BRAKES WILL NOT BRAKE A LOAD WITHOUT SLIDING THE FROUNT WHEELS (TIRESIZE: P/21585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P/21585R16 )
IN JULY I RECEIVED CHRYSLER RECALL #875 WHICH STATED:THE IGNITION SWITCH AND/OR STEERING COLUMN WIRING ON YOUR RAM TRUCK MAY OVERHEAT WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED AT HIGH SPEED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS CAN CAUSE STALLING, LOSS OF BLOWER MOTOR OR POWER WINDOW OPERATION, ABS OR AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATION OR A STEERING COLUMN/INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.THE DAY I RECEIVED THE NOTICE, THE STARTER DIED BEFORE I COULD GET TO THE DEALER. I TRIED TO CALL CHRYSLER TO DETERMINE THE LIKELIHOOD OF
IN JULY I RECEIVED CHRYSLER RECALL #875 WHICH STATED:THE IGNITION SWITCH AND/OR STEERING COLUMN WIRING ON YOUR RAM TRUCK MAY OVERHEAT WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED AT HIGH SPEED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS CAN CAUSE STALLING, LOSS OF BLOWER MOTOR OR POWER WINDOW OPERATION, ABS OR AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATION OR A STEERING COLUMN/INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.THE DAY I RECEIVED THE NOTICE, THE STARTER DIED BEFORE I COULD GET TO THE DEALER. I TRIED TO CALL CHRYSLER TO DETERMINE THE LIKELIHOOD OF
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CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V024000 CONCERNING HEADLIGHT SWITCH. CONSUMER HAD THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED DUE FIRE PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *AK
IF YOU USE THE AIR CONDITIONING WHILE DRIVING THE SWITCH OVERHEATS AND BURNS OUT THE SWITCH AND YOU LOOSE THE ENGINE ALL TOGETHER. REAL BAD THING TO HAPPEN IN TRAFFIC.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KEEPS BURNING OUT. WIRE OVER HEATS AND MELTS PLUG AND SWITCH/ BRAKES DON'T STOP THE TRUCK LOADED. WE CHANGE THE FROUNT PADS 20 TO ONE SET OF REAR BRAKES. REAR BRAKES VERY IN AFECTIVE
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KEEPS BURNING OUT. WIRE OVER HEATS AND MELTS PLUG AND SWITCH/ BRAKES DON'T STOP THE TRUCK LOADED. WE CHANGE THE FROUNT PADS 20 TO ONE SET OF REAR BRAKES. REAR BRAKES VERY IN AFECTIVE
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KEEPS BURNING OUT. WIRE OVER HEATS AND MELTS PLUG AND SWITCH/ BRAKES DON'T STOP THE TRUCK LOADED. WE CHANGE THE FROUNT PADS 20 TO ONE SET OF REAR BRAKES. REAR BRAKES VERY IN AFECTIVE
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OWNER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS SOON AS OWNER HIT THE BRAKE, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID INTO THREE VEHICLES. OWNER ALSO STATES THAT THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER SAID THAT THE BRAKE SHOES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OWNER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS SOON AS OWNER HIT THE BRAKE, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID INTO THREE VEHICLES. OWNER ALSO STATES THAT THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER SAID THAT THE BRAKE SHOES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OWNER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS SOON AS OWNER HIT THE BRAKE, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID INTO THREE VEHICLES. OWNER ALSO STATES THAT THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER SAID THAT THE BRAKE SHOES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. *AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE AND YOU APPLY THE BRAKES AND THAT THE FRONT BRAKES GRAB AND LOCK UP AND THE BACK BRAKES KEEP ROLLING. THIS CONDITION CAUSED A WRECK. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL AT THE TIME. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. *AK