1995 Dodge RAM 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 13%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,002miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500, 13% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,002 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1995 dodg RAM 1500 pick-up.. I was driving at a speed of 50mph when I wanted to come to a stop I almost didnt stop and nearlly crashed into someone luckly I was able to swerve and not hit them, my brakes had almost failed.. I get home and look under my truck for leaks in brake lines, I find that my line was cracked right under neath were the back of the cab meets the front bed of the truck.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505692, filed 2013-04, 122,002 miles“While driving in stop and go traffic my 1995 Dodge ram1500 pick up went from firm steady braking,to pedal on the floor no brakes.after searching for the problem I have learned that the brakeline between the framerail and the fueltank ruptured spraying brakefluid at high volume. Also I have noticed heavy rust on the lines (not stainless steel as I thought). As of this document I have not began repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10125007, filed 2005-06, 73,117 miles“1995 Dodge RAM 1500 ... Drivers side brake line corroded and failed just past the rear of the fuel tank. Failed at rail road crossing gate arms were coming down and couldn't stop got through just as the gate arm touched my tail gate glad it wasn't at a school bus stop children could have been killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10415573, filed 2011-07, 156,000 miles“A brake failure due to a rupture in the front passenger side brake hose connected to the caliper. This failure LED me to narrowly escape an accident when attempting to stop at a red light. The failure appears to be caused by the brake line being too short causing excessive flexing during turning at the crimp connector on the caliper end of the brake line.”
NHTSA complaint #10016387, filed 2003-04, 137,000 miles“Consumer was approaching a traffic light having enough time to brake.pedal went straight to the floor, and vehicle had to swerve and run into a small ditch to avoid a collison. Dealer stated they have never seen anything like it. Inner and outer rotors were casting in one piece. One of the rotors split into two parts, and the other rotor rusted. Both were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #889812, filed 2001-06Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 51 | 7% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 16 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 39 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 53 | 5% |
| 2003 | 73 | 6% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 59 | 5% |
| 2000 | 31 | 6% |
| 1999 | 56 | 9% |
| 1998 | 64 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 | 46 | 15% |
| 1995 | 27 | 13% |
| 1994 | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500
36 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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