1995 Dodge RAM Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 150about this part
- Share
- 25%of 611 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,844miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 150 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Dodge RAM, 25% of the 611 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,844 miles. 22 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“This vehicle from time of purchase will swerve side to side when the brakes are applied at speeds over 40 MPH. You can't tell which way it will swerve on the sudden application of the brakes. Dodge will not even talk about it even though I have brought it to their attention from the time I bought the vehicle. It is a hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #717091, filed 2000-01“While vehicle stops on a grade brake pedal will lose resistance, and fall to the floorboard. This results in vehicle rolling into an intersection. Also, when attempting to apply the brakes during normal operation, pedal will go to the floor, and brakes fail to slow vehicle. According dealership was unwilling to examine vehicle for this problem and other issues. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #896741, filed 2001-09“Consume r has only 39,000 miles on vehicle, and has replaced the brakes.dealer said that warranty has been voided because consumer had paid to have it fixed somewhere else. Manufacture was called also to see if the VIN# was matched to a recall. Was informed no recall.”
NHTSA complaint #855129, filed 2000-01“Anti-lock brakes: driving approximatelty 25mph ,person ahead stopped, hit brakes and they grabbed for a second , hit bump in road vehicle slid for 6 feet before stopping. Vehicle has been in for repairs 3 times and each time driver is told something different. Had an accident 4on -18-97 due to brake failure.”
NHTSA complaint #811345, filed 1997-04“When the brakes are applied they grab. The rear brakes release, causing the front brakes to do all of the work, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the rear wheel cylinders and the power booster. The dealer has been made aware of the existing problem.”
NHTSA complaint #822275, filed 1998-04Related recalls
- 97V068000Apr 28, 1997Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The engine driven vacuum pump can allow engine oil into the vacuum hoses due to the absence…Covers: Dodge RAM 1995–1996
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2005 | 5 | 13% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 13 | 11% |
| 2001 | 34 | 11% |
| 2000 | 24 | 16% |
| 1999 | 82 | 22% |
| 1998 | 113 | 23% |
| 1997 | 80 | 20% |
| 1996 | 173 | 28% |
| 1995 | 150 | 25% |
| 1994 | 91 | 19% |
| 1993 | 16 | 30% |
| 1992 | 8 | 14% |
| 1991 | 10 | 20% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM
91 complaintsElectrical system
72 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
46 complaintsAir bags
38 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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