Most common 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 problems
Share of the 108 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Ram 3500 complaints by model year
Best Ram 3500 years: 2002, 2000, 1999. Years to avoid: 2012, 2011, 2006, 2007, 2008. Compare all years →
1995 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls (1)
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Vehicle description: model 3500 light duty trucks only. Operation of the headlamps over an extended period of time can result in headlamp switch failure, causing the headlamps or park lamps to go out.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp switch including a relay in the park lamp wiring circuit.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 6 possible defects involving the 1995 Dodge Ram 3500:
Front suspension spring/shock absorber
Allege failure of the coil spring/shock absorber bracket at its attachment to the vehicle frame May allow collapse of the front suspension, and potentially affect steering or braking system performance
Headlight circuit failure
There is no summary currently available
Loss of throttle control
Alleged that the throttle cable can fray or sever during normal use resulting in the throttle not returning to idle or an inability to accelerate.
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 threshold of 100 degrees centigrade.when this occurs, the lubricant solidifies and adheres to the switch contach surfaces…
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 standard no. 207.
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) by letter dated April 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), NHTSA has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models,…
What 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 owners say
Brakes all 28 →
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.
While driving 35 MPH the fuel line that was connected to the transmission failed. Vehicle lost power and began to roll backwards toward oncoming traffic. Consumer stated when attempting to apply the brakes they malfunctioned because transmission fluid leaked onto them.
Suspension all 20 →
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 3500. While the contact was servicing the vehicle, he noticed cracks and corrosion in the coil spring tower. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000.
1995 Ram 3500 Dodge death wobble, or shake! Even after new shocks, steering damper, ball joints, tie rod ends. Etc Dodge dealer just threw up there hands ! This has gone on at my expense since 1999 - 2011. Please do something !!!
Transmission & drivetrain
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 associated with NHTSA campaign id number 97V084000 (power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines). The failure mileage was 139,000.
Im not sure if im in the right area or not but we have a 1995 Dodge Ram van b 3500 interior made by coachman r.v. We have had a vibration in the rear end we went on vacation in jan..and got stuck on the road the vibration got so bad we had to have the van towed to a town to have it looked at they found 1 of the gears in the pumpkin was bad. They fixed it and there was still a vibration sence then we have been stuck in az. Know one seem to know what to do not even daimler Chrysler which will not help us at all this van might be a 1995 but it only had 26,000 miles on it when we got it.we have been fighting with daimler Chrysler over this for 3 months now and are sick and tired off it. What can we do?
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 a good car?
Based on 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Ram 3500 rates average: 16% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Ram 3500 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Dodge Ram 3500?
The brakes — 28 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the suspension (20) and transmission & drivetrain (19).
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Dodge Ram 3500, the most recent from February 5, 1999 (switch). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Ram 3500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002, 2000 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012, 2011, 2006, 2007 and 2008. See the full Dodge Ram 3500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 27% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.