We found the following complaints for DODGE RAM 3500 (1995)
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The airbag light is on and the horn does not function.i was told that it is some type of a clock spring that is mounted under the steering wheel.my parents had a 1996 dodge grand caravan that had the same issue and there was a recall on it and it was fixed, but i cannot find a recall for my vehicle which is also made by chrysler just one year older.i believe this to be a safety problem that is unique to chrysler.i own a 1995 dodge ram3500.
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.
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
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 a connection between failure and recall. The dealer performed the recall service and replaced the starter and solenoid. By the time i reached chrysler, the repairs were complete. The mechanic, performing his first 875 recall said nocorrelation. I asked if there were other starter failures that might be related to the recall. The dealer said he would have chrysler call meto answer the question and provide information. The dealer continues to say that only chrysler would know, chrysler says only the dealer can answer.because failure of electric motors and solenoids can often result from low-voltage, over-heating, or over-current or rapidly repeated voltage application and the existence of such conditions seems to be well documented in recall 875, these conditions are reasonable cause of starter failure. Chrysler should pay for the atarter or show there is not a history of similar failures of other trucks recalled on 875.
Ignition switch was replacedthree times.whenputtingkey inignition there is a clinking noise. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
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 a connection between failure and recall. The dealer performed the recall service and replaced the starter and solenoid. By the time i reached chrysler, the repairs were complete. The mechanic, performing his first 875 recall said nocorrelation. I asked if there were other starter failures that might be related to the recall. The dealer said he would have chrysler call meto answer the question and provide information. The dealer continues to say that only chrysler would know, chrysler says only the dealer can answer.because failure of electric motors and solenoids can often result from low-voltage, over-heating, or over-current or rapidly repeated voltage application and the existence of such conditions seems to be well documented in recall 875, these conditions are reasonable cause of starter failure. Chrysler should pay for the atarter or show there is not a history of similar failures of other trucks recalled on 875.
Dt:fuel pump, blowing fuses, fast as fuses are put in the are blown again.as soon start the vehicle the fuses blow.the botton fuse box where wire go into engine shout off relay, burned relay. This wire starts out a 10- gauge wire, it reduses down when it goesmain controll module half the size.this also runs both coil packs and all the fuel injectors.the wiring harness need to be completely replace, andthe modle needs to be inspected by a cetrfied dodge mechine to make sure wiring is proper size and make sure there are not shorts in this.
While driving the headlight switch in the dash started to smoke,causing the wiring to melt and loss of all lights except the headlights. Dealers are replacing the headlight switch and the wiring harness.please give further details.
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
Electrical fire and smoke under dash
Wiring harness failure causing multiple shorts in system, resulting in replacement of the ignition switch, light switch and blown fuses. Mjs
Coolant lines were leaking.the lines have already been replaced twice.*nlm.
When filling gas tank, there is a leak from the vapor canister.tt
A plugged converter caused the engine to smoke, overheating and pressure warped the exhaust manifold and caused the breakage of the exhaust valves on the engine, comsumer request reimbursement.nlm
The headlights went out while driving on a dark winding road. I almost drove over the hill into a stream.
Headlight switch burned/melted three times due to overloading of circuit.
While driving at night consumer noticed that the headlights failed.this caused poor visibility.however,consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a private mechanic for inspection. Mechanic determined that the headlight switch needed to be replaced, and replaced it four times. However,problem recurred. This information was provide bymechanicalan miller.
Consumer received recall 99v024000 concerningheadlight switch. Consumer had the headlight switch replaced due fire prior to receiving the recall notice. Consumer is seeking reimbursement.
Plastic bracket that holds the three rear red lights on the tailgate, keeps breaking. It has been replaced twice.
The fuel line is leaking.
The consumer's vehicle is in need of a fuel line, that is not available .the consumer's vehicle is not drivable.the dealer supplied him with a line that is 2 feet. Long and his fuel line is 8 feet long .the consumer did his own repair work, since consumer was a retired employee from dodge.the manufacturer has been contacted.*la
Two fuel lines and brake lines vibrate together which causes lines to get thin and start leaking. Dealer contacted.
Fuel tank leaks excessively w/33 gallons of gas pouring into charcoal canister then onto garage floor. Please describe details.tt
Gas gauge on instrument panel will only register a reading of "empty" regardless of amount of fuel invehicle. Dealership is aware of situation, but no determination has been made as to cause of problem.
Fuel gauge not working. Ie full fuel tank, gauge reads empty.
Prior to recall (95v056000) consumer stated the hood latch failed, which allowed the hood to come up while driving, the force broke the hinges off the hood, which hit the windshield so hard it cracked, this in turn almost caused consumer to have an accident, consumer had the latch repaired by an outside mechanic only becuase the local dealer insisted there was no recall on that part and refused to replace the secondary latch at no charge, consumer is now requesting reimbursement.(attorney, annette francher bishop for client)
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.
Transmission began to fail at 60,000 miles, took to dealer said need to adjust bands, continued to slip, took back to deal, they said they adjusted bands, changed transmission fluid, and could not find a problem,after truck reach 77,000 miles, deal said i needed new transmission @ $5000.00.
The vehicle was in the parked position and the vehicle jumped out of gear.
The vehicle was in the parked position and the vehicle jumped out of gear.
Erratic shifting.
Consumerwas traveling uphill at approximately 65 mph whenvehicle suddenly lost 5th gear, and began losing speed. Consumer stated that there was a nut that heldtransmission in 5th gear, but this nut had fallenoff.please provide any additional information/attachments.
On nine occasions the trainmission was repaired under warrantyfor seventh timethe transmission need to replaced . Please describe .
The vehicle is experienced the same defect with the automatic transmission cooling lines as stated in recall 97 v 084 000, but the consumer vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *nlm
Brought vehicle in once for recall on transmission cooling lines, than had to bring it back in for the same problem.then the vehicle than broke on the highway while going at 55mph in cruise control.the vehicle's transmission just went to neutral and never went into gear again.i had to get out of the vehicle and push it of the interstate.
Purchased truck new,when applying the brakes,truck pulls a side, sometimes it is a different side;also,transmission makes noise, jerks and locks in park.
Vehicle's power train transmission ruptured, vehicle is mostly driven off road.
Consumer was going up a hill and transmission hose line blew out.had vehicle towed to a dealer, who told him that there was a recall on the transmission hose line. Consumer stated vehicle lost all transmission fluid, making vehicle almost impossible to steer.
While driving 35 mph the fuel line thatwas connected to the transmission failed. Vehicle lost power and began to roll backwards toward oncoming traffic. Consumer stated when attempting to apply the brakes theymalfunctioned becausetransmission fluid leaked onto them.
There is a fitting that is made of plastic in the transmission cooling lines that melts,and causes a loss of transmission fluid.dealer had to replacecooling lines and fittings.
Dual wheel wheels with covers impossible to reach air pressure valve stem.tt
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 allthis 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?
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
At 30,000 miles the hydraulic clutch line ruptured, causing fuel to leak unto the exhaust which could result in a fire.please give any further details.
Transmission didn't shift into gear. Vehicle was repaired by the dealer.
Was going up a hill andpulling a trailer, transmission got stuck in 5th gear and wouldn't come out.pulled off the road, turned engine off, got it out of gear, and continued.it gets stuck intermittently in5th gear.
Consumer noticed the restrain seat belt; anchor and the attachments not work properly. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Front brakes have been squeaking very badly, as a result the vehicle has gone back to the dealer 4x for the same problem,pad/master cylinder,have been replaced.
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 )
While taking off from a stop light, consumer states the sun temperarily obstructed his view, after traffic had come to a stop consumer applied brakes and pedal went to the floor.consumer states there were no tire morks on ground from rear tires.consumer feels rear tires are not stopping properly, also driver side air bag didnot deploy in rear end collision.please provide any fudther information.
Antilock brakes locked up, causing accident/injuries.
The abs system and the primary braking system does not respond and stop the truck when brake pedal is applied. Please describe.
When anti-lock brakesin the rear are applied the vehicle pulls to the right or to the left. Consumer states rotors have been replaced twice, as well as calipers and pads which have been replaced 5 times.
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.
While driving 35 mph the fuel line thatwas connected to the transmission failed. Vehicle lost power and began to roll backwards toward oncoming traffic. Consumer stated when attempting to apply the brakes theymalfunctioned becausetransmission fluid leaked onto them.
The rear anti-lock brakes do not activate and the front brakes lock up and cause the truck to skid. This has caused two accidents. Please describe.
Rapid grabbing of one or the other front brakes,causing loss of control.
Manufacturer's recall 970. Took vehicleinto dealer forrecall repairs, andrecall called for 11/2 hours to do the work. Dealer didrecall repairs,but broke a piece onvehicle related to recall repairs. That piece is on national backorder, and dealer doesn't know when it will be in.
The rear anti-lock brakes do not activate and the front brakes lock up and cause the truck to skid. This has caused two accidents. Please describe.
Whenever the brakes are applied, the vehicle fails to stop when it should. Brake pedal goes to floor. The abs light comes on & does not go off. Took to dealer & was informed by the mechanic the brake problem can be repaired. After the repairs, the brakes still fail to stop vehicle like it suppose to do.
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.
Experienced brake loss while abs is in use.
Consumer's vehicle has no rear brakes for the second time. During the winter it was worse, the front brakes would lock up on icy/snowy roads;at the same time, the back brakes would be pushing right along. Must put the vehicle into neutral to stop it.each time the front rotors have warped the first time the dodge dealers repaired the problem at consumer's cost.
Abs brake failure,replacement of calipers and disc pads and rotros,8 times , complete loss of brake effectiveness.
Front brakes have been squeaking very badly, as a result the vehicle has gone back to the dealer 4x for the same problem,pad/master cylinder,have been replaced.
Anti lock brake sensor failed.
Purchased truck new,when applying the brakes,truck pulls a side, sometimes it is a different side;also,transmission makes noise, jerks and locks in park.
While driving inheavy traffic in stop and go situation applied brakesand brake pedal will go alway to the floor, and will not pump up, could feelvehicle still rolling.that was a signal that brake problem will be happening.
Failure of the front brakes have to change the brakes every 3000 miles.tt
Series 3500; came off factory line with 3 1/2 ton wheel cylinder w/11,000 gvw truck. All braking action done by front axles. 2) brakes worn every 8,000 miles.
Front brakes wear excessively, vehicle is equipped with rear abs brakes.tt
Series 3500; came off factory line with 3 1/2 ton wheel cylinder w/11,000 gvw truck. All braking action done by front axles. 2) brakes worn every 8,000 miles.
The vehicle pulls to the right due to both calipers failure.yh
Abs brake failure,replacement of calipers and disc pads and rotros,8 times , complete loss of brake effectiveness.
Abs brake failure,replacement of calipers and disc pads and rotros,8 times , complete loss of brake effectiveness.
Abs brake failure,replacement of calipers and disc pads and rotros,8 times , complete loss of brake effectiveness.
Consumer's vehicle has no rear brakes for the second time. During the winter it was worse, the front brakes would lock up on icy/snowy roads;at the same time, the back brakes would be pushing right along. Must put the vehicle into neutral to stop it.each time the front rotors have warped the first time the dodge dealers repaired the problem at consumer's cost.
Replaced front brake rotors.
His 1995 truck has had 6 sets of rotors on it already the brake drums are out of round.please describe.tt
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
His 1995 truck has had 6 sets of rotors on it already the brake drums are out of round.please describe.tt
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.
Two fuel lines and brake lines vibrate together which causes lines to get thin and start leaking. Dealer contacted.
Front brakes have been squeaking very badly, as a result the vehicle has gone back to the dealer 4x for the same problem,pad/master cylinder,have been replaced.
Owner has to stand on brakes in order to slow the vehicle down. Dealer says thatit's due to the membrane inside of the booster.previous recalled defect in vacuum pump allows oil to infiltrate into the brake booster, destroying membrane resulting in delayed braking reaction.
While driving a 1995 dodge 3500 truck around a slight left turn and running over a pothole, the truck's front end began to shake violently until coming to a complete stop.the symptoms matched that of the "death wobble".
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 !!!
Failure of the steering wheel and column, when you apply force to the brake pedal the steering column will not trurn.
Idler arm bolts were finger tight, it was discovered by the service tech when servicing the truck.the loss of the idler arm causes the loss of any steering.
The shock tower was not adequately welded to the frame, causing the tower to break away from the frame, which may cause loss of steering control.please provide further information.
Cracked frame shock tower.
The manifold heat shield rotted off the manifold and fell onto the truck frame locking the steering knuckle, causing the steering system to lock up. *mjs
Truck shakes violently when driving at any speed or when hitting any part of a bump with no load in truck. Vehicle goes out of control.contacted dealer five times, and problem still exists. Provide further information.
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.
Chrysler corportion is unable to correct vehicle's severe vibration problem.
While driving a 1995 dodge 3500 truck around a slight left turn and running over a pothole, the truck's front end began to shake violently until coming to a complete stop.the symptoms matched that of the "death wobble".
Whenever vehiclewas traveling at highway speed of 40 or more and hit a bump or pothole, it causedsteering wheel to shimmy violently, andvehicle to lose control. Vehicle must come down to a slow speed to regain control.dealer was contacted.
When hittinng a rough spot in the roadvehicle shimmies.consumer has to slow down vehicle for shaking to stop. Dealer has been contacted.
The entire vehicle bounced when it went over the slightest bump in the road.there's a tsb on this issue.
Has a very bad shake at 40 45 mph,have tried to have fixed numberus times.
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 !!!
When going over bumps the vehicle will shimmy.tt
Front end suspension system continually experiencing vibration and pulling at highway speeds resulting in excessive wear of the tires, unable to correct suspension defect.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle is unstable when driving on bumpy roads.tt
Front end misalignment.
At 35,000 miles the front ball joint wear out , please describe .
Spring/shock tower has multiple cracks, recall (99v214000), seems to cover this however dealership claims otherwise. Damage is obvious however dates as well as vin. Number does not coincide with recall as noted by dealership. Area of concern is the same area that the recall addresses.
Had received a recall. Took vehicle into dealer for repairs offront coil springs. At that time vehicle was working okay.currently,vehicle failed to pass 25mph withoutshimmying & shaking.
The right front coil spring broke.
The front stabilizer failed 4 times. '
Both rear coil springscracked. Dealerstated no warranty, and couldn't fix it.
Due todesign of dual tires, consumer is unable to check tire pressureorput airinside tires without removal ofoutside tires.consumer has contactedmanufacturer. Please provide any further details.
With the wheel skins and small holes in the wheels, putting air in the inner dual rear tires is impossible without removing rear wheels.you cannot adequately check tire pressure on these inner tires. The manufacturer or any other manufacturer should provide a means for the vehicle user to easily check something so vital as tire pressures.i can only get mine checked when i have tires rotated every 5,000 miles.that is rediculous!
Right front tire tread separated while driving (goodyear wrangler ht d lt215/85r16 m+s).nlm
You need special tools to check your air pressure and this makes it difficult for the owner. Please describe.tt
I am the original owner of a 1995 dodge 3500 with white paint and back in 1999 i noticed that the paint was starting to peel. I do use the truck for work so it is hard to bring the truck into the dealer unless it is something worth taking it off the road for a few days.in march of 2001 the truck had to go to the dealer for some service and recall work so i pointed out the paint problem and they could do anyting about it. They said it is not covered. Now it is so bad that i have to get it fixed. Their service manager has said he might be able to do something but ever time i get a minute to call he is never around and he does not return my calls.so i am filling out this report to see if there is a recall on the paint of the 1995 dodge 3500 and if there is what can i do to make the dealer honor the recall...thank you.
Spring and throttle cable failed prior to recall notice.nlm
While trying to disengage the cruise control the vehicles throttle stuck at 200 rpm.please describe.
Consumer received a recall notice01-v-037-000, andmanufacturer knew nothing about it. Consumer will contact manufacturer back to see if therewas another wayrecall could be found. The manufacturer pointed out that the recall list does not include the consumer vehicle.
Manufacturer'srecall 970concerning throttle cable and throttle linkage. Dealership refused to callconsumerwhenpartswereavailable.it has been four months. Dealership; town and country auto plex,212 west, highway 50, po box 778, gunnison, co 81230 dealership service gary forst 970 641 0051, fax970 641 5860.
Fuel was leaking from the throttlewhile the vehicle was in motion.the manufacturer has been notified.
The cable crade causing the accelerator to stick wide open.had to shut the engine off in order to bring the vehicle to a complete stop.contact dealer repairs were made.
Throttle stuck at 65 mph.
The windshield is very foggy and driver has poor visibility.
The center caps on the 3500 dual wheel trucks fall off at highway speeds. I have noticed this on over 15 trucks.
The center caps on the 3500 dual wheel trucks fall off at highway speeds. I have noticed this on over 15 trucks.
The center caps on the 3500 dual wheel trucks fall off at highway speeds. I have noticed this on over 15 trucks.
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