1995 Dodge RAM 2500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 13%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500, 13% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 5 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.
“During recall repairs the mechanic discovered that cruise control cable was frayed, and suggested that it be disconnected. Manufacturer was notified , and the consumer was told that the problem was not related to the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10115490, filed 2005-03, 186,000 miles“The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on two occasions. Once the throttle cable became stuck and the consumer managed to pull the pedal up. The second time a lever became jammed and a mechanic had to free up the lever which was rusted.”
NHTSA complaint #10026269, filed 2003-07, 68,000 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“The listed item failed and caused the throttle to stick,I contacted the factory, the dealer and NHTSA and was told my vehicle was not included in the recall that affected this part:campaign number: o1v037000.this is a 1995 diesel pickup and is the exact same defect as described in this campaign number and caused me to spend over $350 to repair at the dealer not to mention the safety factor involved when my throttle stuck open at speed.”
NHTSA complaint #745519, filed 2001-05“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 1999-03Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 15 | 7% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 34 | 13% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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