1995 Dodge RAM 1500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 213,472miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500, 5% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 213,472 miles.
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.
“Safety latch broke on my !995 Dodge ram. The hood flew up and hit my windshield and broke the glass. This is the second time this safety latch broke on my truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10143608, filed 2005-11, 244,944 miles“While getting inside of vehicle in the morning noticed the cab on the driver's side by the pedals was wet. Contacted dealer, and they resealed the rear window. But cab was still getting wet.”
NHTSA complaint #862607, filed 2000-05“While this truck was being driven down the road the hood blew up and broke the windshield . Repairman examined and said that the safety latch did not engage also the spring was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #735015, filed 2000-10Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 26 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 17 | 3% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500
36 complaintsElectrical system
31 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 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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