1995 Dodge RAM 3500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,120miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500, 5% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,120 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving at night consumer noticed that the headlights failed. This caused poor visibility. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a private mechanic for inspection. Mechanic determined that the headlight switch needed to be replaced, and replaced it four times. However, problem recurred. This information was provide by mechanic alan miller.”
NHTSA complaint #10091610, filed 2004-09“Consumer received recall 99v024000 concerning headlight switch. Consumer had the headlight switch replaced due fire prior to receiving the recall notice. Consumer is seeking reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #859015, filed 2000-03Related recalls
- 99V024000Feb 5, 1999Vehicle description: model 3500 light duty trucks only. Operation of the headlamps over an extended period of time can result in headlamp switch failure…Covers: Dodge RAM 3500 1994–1997
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 44 | 17% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 14 | 13% |
| 1997 | 25 | 20% |
| 1996 | 9 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 7% |
| 1993 | 5 | 25% |
| 1992 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500
28 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
6 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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