1995 Dodge RAM Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 6%of 611 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Dodge RAM, 6% of the 611 complaints for this model year. 29 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Nhtsa recall 99v023000/manufacturer's recall 815 concerning air bags: dealer unable to honor recall notice. Allen samual jeep chrysler in port authur, tx; phone# 409/722-8649. Dealer keeps stating no parts are available. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8012498, filed 2002-06“Gas gauge has malfunctioned, moving up and down, going from a full tank of fuel to half a tank of fuel, which prevented driver to identify the correct fuel reading. Also, having other problems. Consumer has contacted the dealer. This vehicle had problem with ignition switch. Radio and the fan motor speeding up and down, the vehicle to lose power occasionaly. The air bag light comes on and off irregularly.”
NHTSA complaint #866671, filed 2000-08“Was driving at approximately 40-45 MPH when driver was blinded by sun which caused consumer to run off road hit 6 foot wall sand bank. Driver's airbag did not deploy, causing the driver to hit windshield. Airbag never came on to indicate that there was a problem with it. Manufactuer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #822549, filed 1998-04“In a front-end accident air bag did not deploy. Consumer states a tractor trailer turned into his lane blocking both of consumer's lanes, consumer states he had no where to go, he hit the railer in the back tires at an estimated speed of 35- 45 MPH all damage was done to the front of the consumer's vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #985699, filed 1996-06“While traveling at 24 to 30 MPH consumer tried to turn and steering wheel was locked. Consumer tried to brake there were no brakes. Vehicle hit a pole, and airbags didn't deploy. When consumer contacted dealer for a recall letter received. Dealer had no parts available. Consumer felt this accident was caused because recall problem was not corrected. While waiting for recall parts to arrive at dealer for steering wheel and column the steering wheel locked up causing accident.”
NHTSA complaint #866364, filed 2000-07Related recalls
- 99V023000Feb 5, 1999Vehicle description: van and wagon model passenger vehicles. If water/road salt gets on the interior floor of the vehicle in the proximity of the air bag…Covers: Dodge RAM 1995–1997
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 15 | 13% |
| 2001 | 46 | 14% |
| 2000 | 23 | 16% |
| 1999 | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 | 66 | 14% |
| 1997 | 38 | 10% |
| 1996 | 38 | 6% |
| 1995 | 38 | 6% |
| 1994 | 27 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM
150 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
91 complaintsElectrical system
72 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
46 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Dodge RAM
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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