1995 Dodge RAM 3500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 18%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500, 18% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Im not sure if im in the right area or not but we have a 1995 Dodge ram van b 3500 interior made by coachman r.v. We have had a vibration in the rear end we went on vacation in jan..and got stuck on the road the vibration got so bad we had to have the van towed to a town to have it looked at they found 1 of the gears in the pumpkin was bad. They fixed it and there was still a vibration sence then we have been stuck in az. …”
NHTSA complaint #10116593, filed 2005-04, 26,000 miles“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“The vehicle is experienced the same defect with the automatic transmission cooling lines as stated in recall 97 v 084 000, but the consumer vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10015740, filed 2003-04, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stopped accelerating. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the quick connects on the transmission lines were melted. As a result, transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10425260, filed 2011-09, 139,000 miles“Consumer was going up a hill and transmission hose line blew out. Had vehicle towed to a dealer, who told him that there was a recall on the transmission hose line. Consumer stated vehicle lost all transmission fluid, making vehicle almost impossible to steer.”
NHTSA complaint #10087235, filed 2004-08Related 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 | 28 | 8% |
| 2011 | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 22 | 9% |
| 2005 | 32 | 16% |
| 2004 | 64 | 30% |
| 2003 | 26 | 9% |
| 2002 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 14 | 11% |
| 2000 | 8 | 14% |
| 1999 | 22 | 21% |
| 1998 | 19 | 18% |
| 1997 | 26 | 21% |
| 1996 | 19 | 15% |
| 1995 | 19 | 18% |
| 1994 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500
28 complaintsSuspension
20 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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