1995 Dodge RAM Van
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
Frame failure. rusted holes in frame. Front suspension not secure. Unsafe to drive. Hole size of fist. Holes covered by rubber type flap that prevents splashing. *jb
- Unknown or other
Foia request (subpoena withdrawal) to produce documents, reports, notes, memos, petitions, investigative materials in your possession/control associated with [xxx] and his 1995 dodge RAM van vin [xxx]. *mr *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Consumer states while driving, upper ball joint cracked and caused the front wheel to fall off. nlm.*jb
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
Fan motor switch stopped working several months ago. the switch melted. independent mechanic pulled up a universal recall on make/ model. Problem was caused by inadequate heating to switch. consumer's vehicle was not part of recall due to vin. *Ak recall number 00v135. *slc
- Seats
Consumer was told by customer service representative that nothing could be done to satisfy the recall unless the factory installed seat was installed in the van.
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Transmission failure experienced as soon as the extended warranty expired. I told the facility where I took the van that the torque converter needed replacing, they did everything to the transmission but that. I had to take it back and have that done to correct the problem. my bill was…
Transmission failure experienced as soon as the extended warranty expired. I told the facility where I took the van that the torque converter needed replacing, they did everything to the transmission but that. I had to take it back and have that done to correct the problem. my bill was $1,593.44. I happened to search the internet and saw the difficulties experienced with these transmissions, so would like to have my money back. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Recall 99v023000, airbags have an internal corrosion of the electronic control module (aecm). unable to get original dealer to correct defect (aecm) unit.*ak
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
The spare wheel on this vehicle IS a regular steel wheel with no opening for ventilation causing the brakes to overheat and become so hot while driving down grade that there was no brake function on that wheel at all. nlm
- Suspension › Front
No summary listed for avove vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Driver noticed smoke coming from dash , drove less than 1/2 block and then noticed smoke coming from underneath hood, within 1 minute floorboard was on fire. Total loss of vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
Axle seal has failed 3 times filling drum brake with grease. this results in reduced braking power, and sticking in cold weather. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Transmission leaking and would not move due to failure of the cooler line quick connect fittings (recall component), recall performed however failed due to wrong part installation and needed full replacement of transmission due to damage.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Tires
Driving the vehicle at 60mph down the interstate and the right front tire sheared off, causing the vehicle to skid. also the metal piece connected to the rotor came off. the vehicle had to be towed.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The driver seat belt does not pull out of the retractor all the time, and the passenger's side does not retract back in. The dealer stated that there was no problem with belts. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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…
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, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
- Safety belt cinching latch plate
There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations.…
There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate IS low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue IS unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation IS being closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 1013900968069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
- 10016603Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089038Information on tire and wheel runout. *Nlm
- 6089000Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *Nlm
- 6088803Information regarding no start - engin failed to crank. *Nlm
- 6088763Concerns with clunking noise in front suspension. *Nlm
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 610616Some customers may comment on a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs.
- 610005Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607913Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak.
- 607905Experiencing squeaking noise from rear leaf springs.
- 606160Brief information on the use of asbestos fiber brake linings.
- 604709Experiencing error when reading airbag control module (acm) active diagnostic trouble codes (dtc)when using the drbiii and the 1994 - 1997 supercard 2 (ch8361).
- 603635Subject on flash programming failure recovery.
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 602450Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches.
- 602447This bulletin IS intended to assist in identifying water leak entry points past the dual cargo door seals by highlighting areas where leaks are likely to occur based on the experience gained during the development of the vehicle.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 54165Vehicle experiencing a clunking noise being heard in the front suspension while driving on rough roads.
- 52013Sliding door difficult to close.
- 52012Inoperative remote keyless entry (rke).
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