1995 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of the 213 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle had an exhaust leak. The manufacturer was contacted, and stated there was no recall. There was a leak in the gas tank where the gas tank entered. There was a rubber seal where the metal pipe went into the tank. The rubber dissolved from the gas tank and caused gas to leak out.”
NHTSA complaint #10026696, filed 2003-08“Had a recall on ignition wiring & ABS---replaced wiring harness under dash only with the steering column---a month or so later battery completely melted, the check engine light was staying on---they were to reset the computer--instead without being consulted took the truck motor apart”
NHTSA complaint #9006790, filed 2002-04“At 85,000 miles crankshaft needed to be replaced every 10,000 miles. All repairs were done by various independent repair shops. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #888545, filed 2001-05“While driving at 60 MPH the oil light came on, causing the consumer to pull over, and the vehicle died out. The vehilce wouldn't move anywhere. Took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer said the engine blew out.”
NHTSA complaint #831250, filed 1998-11“Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. The dealer could not diagnose the problem. On one occasion it had taken three hours to drive five miles. The consumer was given an expert opinion and was told it was told that it was the catalytic converter which was replaced but later cut off four more times. The second expert opinion was that the problem was the fuel pump but it was in working order. The engine light had come on and read faulty crank positioning sensor which was also replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10018165, filed 2003-06Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10139009Feb 13, 201368069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 13 | 3% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 13 | 3% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 77 | 7% |
| 2004 | 116 | 11% |
| 2003 | 56 | 5% |
| 2002 | 58 | 7% |
| 2001 | 51 | 5% |
| 2000 | 25 | 5% |
| 1999 | 39 | 6% |
| 1998 | 35 | 7% |
| 1997 | 20 | 6% |
| 1996 | 32 | 11% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500
36 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSteering
16 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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