1995 Dodge RAM Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 91about this part
- Share
- 15%of 611 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,868miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 91 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Dodge RAM, 15% of the 611 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,868 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The problems are as followed: the brake light comes on when the clutch is engaged, hard to start, the bracket under dash was fractured-if this breaks, the clutch and brakes could loose control, fatigue and stress crack are visible, firewall flexes when using the clutch/lacks support, and poor quality of support bracket. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10003844, filed 2003-01, 132,650 miles“The vehicle experienced the same defect with the transmission cooling lines as stated in recall 97 v 084 000. The vehicles VIN was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10015515, filed 2003-04, 86,000 miles“Nhtsa campaign id number 97v084000 - our Dodge diesel pick up had the exact problems described in th afore mentiond campaign number. Beacuse it as a diesel, doge never issued a recall or took any action to correct the problem . As a result we had to have all of the transmission cooling lines and fittings replaced at a cost of $640.00.”
NHTSA complaint #710556, filed 1999-08“Driving along when started hearing noise from differential. Checked fluid, it was fill. Went another two miles and pinion nut fell off of pinion gear allowing pinion gear to go inside of differential, causing rear to lock up,breaking teeth on ring gear. Also heard of same thing happening to 6 other Dodge pick up trugks.”
NHTSA complaint #754392, filed 2001-11“Consumer was traveling in late evening and when turning on headlights, tailights and parking lights didn't come on. Those lights came on after wiggling headlight switch. But, there was a burning smell coming from dashboard. Connector to harness had melted. Recall 97v084000/ transmission cooling lines on Dodge, RAM light duty trucks fits the same description as consumer's problem.”
NHTSA complaint #885037, filed 2001-04Related recalls
- 99V115000May 6, 1999Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle…Covers: Dodge RAM 1994–1999
- 97V084000May 5, 1997Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain…Covers: Dodge RAM 1994–1997
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 26% |
| 2009 | 2 | 22% |
| 2008 | 4 | 16% |
| 2007 | 4 | 24% |
| 2005 | 11 | 28% |
| 2004 | 8 | 14% |
| 2003 | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 | 50 | 16% |
| 2000 | 21 | 14% |
| 1999 | 53 | 14% |
| 1998 | 80 | 17% |
| 1997 | 71 | 18% |
| 1996 | 135 | 22% |
| 1995 | 91 | 15% |
| 1994 | 68 | 14% |
| 1993 | 9 | 17% |
| 1992 | 8 | 14% |
| 1991 | 6 | 12% |
| 1990 | 3 | 13% |
| 1989 | 3 | 11% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM
150 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology