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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 2 of 7 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Air. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports2 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
7 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 2005
Electrical SystemFire
FAX FM NOEL & CYNTHIA MARTINEZ (NY) REQUEST INVESTIGATION INTO THE RECALL OF IGNITION SWITCH/ STEERING COLUMN WIRING OF THEIR 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK WHICH BURNED WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WERE TWO OPEN RECALLS ON THE TRUCK WHICH HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER…
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FAX FM NOEL & CYNTHIA MARTINEZ (NY) REQUEST INVESTIGATION INTO THE RECALL OF IGNITION SWITCH/ STEERING COLUMN WIRING OF THEIR 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK WHICH BURNED WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WERE TWO OPEN RECALLS ON THE TRUCK WHICH HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE TWO RECALLS. THE CONSUMER HAD ONLY OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10135660
80,000 miles · May 11, 2004
Electrical SystemFire
THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL 00V13500 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *SC
NHTSA ODI #10067432
184,000 miles · Oct 23, 2003
Air BagsInjury
AIRBAG LIGHT ACTIVATED, MOMENTS AFTERWARD SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CRASH. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10043449
Mileage unknown · Sep 27, 2002
Unknown Or Other
PASSENGER SIDE LEAKS WATER INTO FLOORBOARD AFTER RAINING FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME (8 HOURS OR MORE ). TS
NHTSA ODI #767812
Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE BEING FRAYED, THE RECALL STATED IF THE REPAIR HAD ALREADY BEEN MADE TO SUBMIT THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK, HOWEVER THE LABOR PORTION OF THE BILL WAS HAND WRITTEN AND THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ACCEPT THAT, ANOTHER INVOICE WAS SUBMITTED WITH PAID STA…
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PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE BEING FRAYED, THE RECALL STATED IF THE REPAIR HAD ALREADY BEEN MADE TO SUBMIT THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK, HOWEVER THE LABOR PORTION OF THE BILL WAS HAND WRITTEN AND THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ACCEPT THAT, ANOTHER INVOICE WAS SUBMITTED WITH PAID STAMPED ON THE FRONT BUT THE LABOR CHARGE WAS STILL HAND WRITTEN, MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE INFORMATION WOULD NEED TO BE WRITTEN ON BUSINESS STATIONARY FOR REIMBURSEMENT.*JB
NHTSA ODI #564160
Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2000
Electrical SystemFuel System, Other
FUEL GAUGE SHORTED OUT CAUSING GAUGE TO READ ERRATICALLY ON FLAT ROADS. NLM
NHTSA ODI #553920
Mileage unknown · Apr 28, 2000
Service Brakes, AirCrash
I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT MR 1995 DODGE RAM SPORT PICKUP, THAT I HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH. I WASN'T AWARE OF ANY RECALLS REGARDING THE REDUCED POWER BRAKE ASSIST, AND I AM TRYING TO GET MY VEHICLE'S COMPANY TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGE TO MY PICKUP. THERE WAS NO BODILY INJURY, HOWEVER, I FEEL LIKE IF MY BRAKES WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR M…
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I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT MR 1995 DODGE RAM SPORT PICKUP, THAT I HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH. I WASN'T AWARE OF ANY RECALLS REGARDING THE REDUCED POWER BRAKE ASSIST, AND I AM TRYING TO GET MY VEHICLE'S COMPANY TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGE TO MY PICKUP. THERE WAS NO BODILY INJURY, HOWEVER, I FEEL LIKE IF MY BRAKES WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR ME, THIS ACCIDENT WOUL NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. I AM NOW LOOKING AT MY BEAUTIFUL TRUCK, JUST WAITING TO BE FIXED, ( I GOT A LIST OF PARTS AAND PRICES FOR THE PARTS FROM MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER IN IMLAY CITY, MICHIGAN, AND THER TOTAL IS $ 3900.00. NOW I CAN'T AFFORD THIS, I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS, BECAUSE IF MY BRAKES WOULD HAVE WORKED FOR ME AS THEY ALWAYS HAVE IN THE PAST, THIS ACCIDENT WOULD NEVER OCCURED. PLEASE REPOND TO E-MAIL: LOGGY70@HOTMAIL.COM, ATTN: KIMBERLY LIEBISCH, P.O. BOX 52, CAPAC, MI. 48014.
NHTSA ODI #722067
Official recalls
0
No recalls in this snapshot.
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NHTSA investigations
2
PE96025 · Evaporative Canister Leakage
Opened Mar 27, 1996 · Closed Jul 29, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER AFTER TANK FILL.
PE96013 · Windshield Wiper Failures
Opened Feb 22, 1996 · Closed Jun 28, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
ALLEGED FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITHOUT WARNING DURING RAIN AND SNOW.
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