1995 Dodge RAM 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 15%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500, 15% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 2 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 was driving my truck in city, normal driving conditions, and the transmission was shifting late, and I also noticed a smell of burnt fluid. I got out and noticed tranny fluid leaking all over the ground and on the exhaust. I got under the truck and noticed that the transmission fluid cooler line was leaking fluid at the connector, on the tranny side. It was shooting fluid onto the exhaust and leaking onto the ground. I checked the fluid and smoke was coming out of the tranny dipstick tube as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10115933, filed 2005-03, 199,558 miles“After driving 5 or 10 minutes vehicle lost power and stalled. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and had taken it to dealer on several occasions. But problem recurred. Vehicle was under warranty. However, the warranty did not cover the problems of the vehicle, and consumer had to pay out of pocket. The consumer had little control of the vehicle's steering while driving. Antifreeze leaked from the vehicle. The engine flooded and stall. The vehicle ran rough prior to reaching 75 MPH. Occasionally the serpentine belt ran crooked on the pulley and broke. The exhaust system leaked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091721, filed 2004-10, 16 miles“My automatic transmission cooling line on the pressure side has sprung a major leak. It would appear to be the same as and be covered by your campaign number 97v084000. Chrysler tells me that my truck is not affected. If not, I don't understand why. Is there any way to obtain an official list of the vehicles affected?”
NHTSA complaint #711171, filed 2000-04“This vehicule has had 2 transmissions put in it. The first being warranteed, the second costing more than $2600.00 dollars. When the vehicule was picked up it did not seem to shift right. Check the fluid and was 2-3quarts low,I am sorry to say that I am not satisfied with dealership to which I brought it,sansone's route 66 auto mall.”
NHTSA complaint #705235, filed 1999-04“I have a long history of reporting serious major safety component problems and failures to chrysler on both of my vehicles. My vehicles have been in three accidents resulting from failed safety components. Each time after the accident, the dealer was able to find the problem and correct it. However, this has never happened before the accident. In the case of the brake line failure it involves every 1195 br2500 hd pickup truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #704265, filed 1999-03Related service bulletins
- 10148822Jun 11, 2018This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for improperly crimped hose fittings. Improperly…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 35 | 12% |
| 2011 | 16 | 5% |
| 2010 | 13 | 6% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 20 | 6% |
| 2007 | 17 | 5% |
| 2006 | 37 | 6% |
| 2005 | 63 | 15% |
| 2004 | 110 | 19% |
| 2003 | 55 | 8% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 28 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 7% |
| 1999 | 35 | 11% |
| 1998 | 29 | 13% |
| 1997 | 32 | 15% |
| 1996 | 44 | 15% |
| 1995 | 39 | 15% |
| 1994 | 24 | 14% |
| 1993 | 6 | 15% |
| 1992 | 3 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500
61 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsTires
25 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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