1995 Dodge RAM 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 26%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500, 26% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 35 MPH the fuel line that was connected to the transmission failed. Vehicle lost power and began to roll backwards toward oncoming traffic. Consumer stated when attempting to apply the brakes they malfunctioned because transmission fluid leaked onto them.”
NHTSA complaint #10087299, filed 2004-08, 200,000 miles“While taking off from a stop light, consumer states the sun temperarily obstructed his view, after traffic had come to a stop consumer applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer states there were no tire morks on ground from rear tires. Consumer feels rear tires are not stopping properly, also driver side air bag didnot deploy in rear end collision. Please provide any fudther information.”
NHTSA complaint #8022101, filed 2002-11“Whenever the brakes are applied, the vehicle fails to stop when it should. Brake pedal goes to floor. The ABS light comes on & does not go off. Took to dealer & was informed by the mechanic the brake problem can be repaired. After the repairs, the brakes still fail to stop vehicle like it suppose to do.”
NHTSA complaint #873206, filed 2000-10“Manufacturer's recall 970. Took vehicle into dealer for recall repairs, and recall called for 11/2 hours to do the work. Dealer did recall repairs, but broke a piece on vehicle related to recall repairs. That piece is on national backorder, and dealer doesn't know when it will be in.”
NHTSA complaint #896646, filed 2001-09“Consumer's vehicle has no rear brakes for the second time. During the winter it was worse, the front brakes would lock up on icy/snowy roads; at the same time, the back brakes would be pushing right along. Must put the vehicle into neutral to stop it. Each time the front rotors have warped the first time the Dodge dealers repaired the problem at consumer's cost.”
NHTSA complaint #811626, filed 1997-06Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 13 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 15 | 14% |
| 1998 | 20 | 19% |
| 1997 | 17 | 14% |
| 1996 | 38 | 31% |
| 1995 | 28 | 26% |
| 1994 | 18 | 26% |
| 1993 | 5 | 25% |
| 1992 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500
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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