1995 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 15%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500, 15% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 12 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving to work...at approx 40mph my low beam head lights went out and smoke came out of the of the dash board to the left of the steering wheel...I was able to shut everything down and no other damage was caused however after getting the truck home it was discovered that the headlight switch had over heated and melted down after my experience and other reports I have read online I would like to ask that NHTSA campaign number: 99v024000 be updated to include 1500 models as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10598437, filed 2014-06, 165,394 miles“My Dodge dealership ignored a life threatening ' safety' recall on my 1995 RAM 1500, and it burnt up and I believe the 8+ years of breathing toxic hydrocarbons has caused me a very serious medical condition. The fire totaled the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10142309, filed 2005-11, 88,000 miles“About a month ago my Dodge RAM 1500 trucks dash board cracked down the middle from the window to the front edge and all way through, then everyday it just started cracking all over the place, two large pieces are completely cracked out, leaving two huge holes. Now I've a crack going from passenger side to drivers side! I called Dodge and they said no on recall and it would cost me out of my pocket about 400.00 to replace it, aside from this when the first crack happened my stereo quit the next day and my air conditioning!”
NHTSA complaint #10189482, filed 2007-05, 79,000 miles“On 3/09/05 we bought a 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 pickup from lee Dodge in farmingdale, ny. On 7/01/05 the vehicle began to have smoke come out of the steering column and then proceeded to ignite into flames. The entire truck was engulfed in minutes and this truck was totalled. After this incident we found out that there was a recall back in the year 2000 for ignition wires that were overheating! The Dodge manufacturer informed us that the recalls were never done and it was very possible that this problem caused the fire and is sending an inspector on 7/10/05 to determine this fact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128154, filed 2005-07, 140,000 miles“On 3/09/05 we bought a 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 pickup from lee Dodge in farmingdale, ny. On 7/01/05 the vehicle began to have smoke come out of the steering column and then proceeded to ignite into flames. The entire truck was engulfed in minutes and this truck was totalled. After this incident we found out that there was a recall back in the year 2000 for ignition wires that were overheating! The Dodge manufacturer informed us that the recalls were never done and it was very possible that this problem caused the fire and is sending an inspector on 7/10/05 to determine this fact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128156, filed 2005-07, 140,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10139009Feb 13, 201368069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 175 | 25% |
| 2011 | 214 | 31% |
| 2010 | 71 | 15% |
| 2009 | 97 | 14% |
| 2008 | 52 | 9% |
| 2007 | 62 | 12% |
| 2006 | 125 | 16% |
| 2005 | 63 | 5% |
| 2004 | 99 | 9% |
| 2003 | 62 | 5% |
| 2002 | 93 | 11% |
| 2001 | 81 | 7% |
| 2000 | 35 | 7% |
| 1999 | 36 | 6% |
| 1998 | 32 | 6% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 26 | 9% |
| 1995 | 31 | 15% |
| 1994 | 22 | 19% |
| 1991 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
27 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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