Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Dodge Ram owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 wrote letter to Dodge stating the problems they found. Dodge more or less said tough, don't bother us! The engine had boken push rod at low milage and now an injector melted top out of piston ruining the engine.
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. Recall campaign; the consumer stated that it has now been 3 months and the parts are still not available. The consumer has since found a part on his own.
99 v 214 000/suspension, unable to get the dealer metro auto mall; queen village, ny; phone # 718/479-6452 to honor recall repairs properly. Manufacturers representative had to be called in to inform dealer to make corrections on repairs, currently dealer is unable to correct problem due to improper tools. Consumer was recently notified that the body shop that did the repair originally borrowed the correct welding equipment, and was informed that the repairs would be taken care and to come back to the body shop, consumer inspected the welding equipment machine and it was incorrect per the requirements for the safety recall.
Received two recall notices: 00V135000/ignition switch/ wiring, and 99V214000/ suspension. Still was unable to get dealer to honor recalls. On two occasions, dealer had informed consumer that parts were available , and an appointment was set. When consumer arrived they informed him that parts were not available. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Feel free to provide further details.
Recall 99V214000/ manufacturer's recall 835. Tires started to rub if making a right turn. Shock tower came loose from frame. Shock tower busted all way, except a 1/2 inch it was ripping through tower. If vehicle hits a bump it would loose control. Consumer was responsible for $954.00. The manufacturer could not sell parts to the consumer, who wanted to fix the vehicle himself.
Steering shuddered while driving between 45 and 55 MPH and when hitting a bump or pothole in the road. Vehicle vibrating and shuddering uncontrollably through steering wheel. Also, in order to regain control of vehicle had to drop speed around 20 MPH. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated there was a TSB for that problem. Consumer complied with TSB, but still had problems.
The trailer hitch issue, I beleve, is serious. "out of sight, out of mind" a recall has been issued for 1998 to 2001.5 models. Investagtion should be extended to the 1994 models this is serious. Also the track bar issue, this effects the handling of the vehicle the so called "shimmy" this also needs to be looked in to.
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 exists.
Recall # 99V214000 front suspension; dealer refused to honor recall because of welding, and the time frame that manufacturer has allocated for campaign. Owner was told to take truck to another dealership. Vehicle was taken to another dealer where recall was performed without problem.
While traveling on highway at speed of 40 or more MPH vehicle would intermittently shimmy out of control. Whenever the vehicle ran over a bump had to pull over and allow shimmy to stop before continuing. Inspection/repairs made by three different dealers, but problem still occurring.
Related recalls
Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
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).
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.
Suspension complaints in other Ram years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 1995 Dodge Ram?
NHTSA has 59 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Dodge Ram, 10% of the model year's 619 complaints. The component named most often is front (27 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Ram suspension problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 99V-214 (shock absorber, Aug 9, 1999). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Ram suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 300,000 miles, and 50% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.