Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Dodge Ram
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Dodge Ram has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 610 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V040000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/HOOD LATCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V037000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/THROTTLE CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V135000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/IGNITION SWITCH/WIRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V214000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SUSPENSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V115000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V023000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V199000 CHRYSLER/FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V084000 CHRYSLER/TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V068000 CHRYSLER/BRAKES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V230000 CHRYSLER/STEERING COLUMN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V088000 Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V056000 Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 131 complaints
- Power Train 84 complaints
- Electrical System 68 complaints
- Suspension 55 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 43 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
Of the 610 complaints on file, 67 report a crash and 33 a fire; across all 610 complaints, owners report 42 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Poor
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Dodge RAM shows a significant number of recalls and owner complaints, particularly in critical safety areas like brakes, powertrain, and electrical systems. This data highlights potential reliability issues that negatively impact the vehicle's rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| powertrain | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $250–$700 | common |
| front suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant system flush every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal feels soft or spongy
- Transmission slipping or hard shifts
- Frequent electrical issues
- Excessive vibration from suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Dodge Ram at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.