1995 Dodge RAM 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500, 8% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1)driving home from work along rt. 62 burlington when I heard a loud scratching sound. Got out of my truck and looked under to find gasoline tank hanging. 2)straps holding gas tank had let go. Front of tank scraped against the asphalt while I was driving about 30mph. Deflector shield protected tank. 3) truck was towed on a flatbed by aaa to repair facility. $112 x 2 straps + labor = $250 repair. Truck unavailable for 2 days.”
NHTSA complaint #10214861, filed 2008-01, 134,000 miles“While towing a trailer my truck lost complete power, engine did not die. I pulled over to side of the road and in just a minute was able to drive away six times now. Tacoma dealership said nothing was wrong. I know of one other person with same problem. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769144, filed 2002-10“The contact owns a 1995 Dodge RAM 1500. The contact noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle while parking. He then noticed fuel leaking from the top rollover valve. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 205,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11234101, filed 2019-07, 205,000 miles“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“While driving, transmission went into neutral and then lost power. Consumer states transmission has delayed engagement and is slipping on 2-3 shift. Dealer found transmission front pump leaking down. Replaced torque converter, pump assembly, trans cooler line and drained back valve, worn clutch. Shifter indicator slightly out of adjustment. Vehicle won't hold on hill without brakes applied. Consumer states there is an intermittent strong fuel smell at drivers door when vehicle is shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #8009747, filed 2002-05Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 126 | 18% |
| 2011 | 142 | 21% |
| 2010 | 39 | 8% |
| 2009 | 43 | 6% |
| 2008 | 64 | 12% |
| 2007 | 38 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 62 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 17 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 29 | 8% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500
36 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
27 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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