1995 Dodge RAM Fuel system 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 fuel system of the 1995 Dodge RAM, 6% of the 611 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“While driving 70 MPH driver heard a rattling sound. Driver pulled over, got out, and smelled fumes. To his surprise the fuel tank had detached from the truck and was dragging on the road. Mechanic was amazed that the fuel tank didn't burst into flames because of a fist sized hole. The straps that support the fuel tank were never found, and the part was no longer being manufactured.”
NHTSA complaint #10110925, filed 2005-02“Received recall notice (#97v199000) fuel tank assembly. Vehicle in accident. Insurance totaled vehicle due to orginal owner's refusal to repair. Body shop brought/repaired & sold vehicle. Called dealer. Service manager called zone representative. Was informed will not honor recall; repairs will not be done due to no warranty & salvaged vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #822629, filed 1998-04“Fuel gauge does not indicate the correct amount of fuel, even after filling up tank. Gauge will move from full to empty intermittently. Please provide further information. The consumer is concerned that the electric gauge which is located inside the fuel tank is a fire hazard. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #893851, filed 2001-08“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“The low pressure supply and retun fuel lines on the driver side near the front wheel cracked and as they worsened spryed diesel fuel on the engine and the air conditioning system carried the fumes into the passenger compartment causing nausea , headaches and lung conjestion. This happened over a period of several days, gradually worsening until the problem became apparent and action could be taken.”
NHTSA complaint #710557, filed 1999-08Related recalls
- 97V199000Nov 13, 1997Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the…Covers: Dodge RAM 1994–1996
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 22% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 24 | 5% |
| 1997 | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 | 37 | 6% |
| 1995 | 38 | 6% |
| 1994 | 40 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 9 | 16% |
| 1991 | 7 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 7 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
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 complaintsAir bags
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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