1995 DODGE RAM 3500 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Death wobble or shake, ongoing since 1999, even after new shocks, steering damper, ball joints, tie rod ends

• 2. Engine smoking and overheating due to plugged converter, causing exhaust manifold warping and exhaust valve breakage

• 3. ABS brake failure, requiring replacement of calipers, disc pads, and rotors

• 4. Anti-lock brake sensor failure

• 5. Hydraulic clutch line rupture at 30,000 miles causing fuel leak onto exhaust

• 6. Front ball joint wear at 35,000 miles

• 7. Cracked rear coil springs

• 8. Brake light switch burning out and overheating wiring

• 9. Tread separation of Bridgestone Dueler tires

• 10. Transmission cooling lines recall issues leading to transmission failure

• 11. Electrical fire and smoke under dash

• 12. Erratic shifting

• 13. Front brake squeaking and replacement every 3000 miles

• 14. Rear brake ineffectiveness, requiring replacement every 3000 miles

• 15. Front brake wear and repetitive replacement of pads and master cylinder

• 16. Front end misalignment

• 17. Vibration and pulling in front suspension system at highway speeds

• 18. Fuel gauge malfunction

• 19. Fuel tank leaks excessively

• 20. Fuel leaking from throttle

• 21. Electrical issues with ignition switch and wiring

• 22. Transmission hose line failure during uphill driving leading to loss of transmission fluid

• 23. Severe vibration issues

• 24. Loss of 5th gear due to missing nut in transmission

• 25. Restraint seat belt anchor and attachment issues

• 26. Recall confusion and reimbursement requests

• 27. Brake grab and lock-up issues

• 28. Steering wheel and column failure

• 29. Electric motor and solenoid failure due to recall issue

• 30. Throttle cable and linkage recall issues

• 31. Vibrations in rear end causing loss of steering control

• 32. Violent shaking at various speeds or bump impacts

• 33. Headlight switch failure and burning

• 34. Vehicle bouncing over bumps and poor stability

• 35. Loss of acceleration and transmission fluid leak due to melted quick connects

• 36. Wheel shimmy and violent steering wheel shaking

• 37. Brake malfunction leading to loss of stopping power

• 38. Throttle sticking wide open

• 39. Fuel line leaks and brake line vibrations

• 40. Headlights failure and poor visibility

• 41. Death wobble and violent front-end shaking at highway speeds

• 42. Blown out tire leading to accident

• 43. Illuminated brake pedal and system failure

• 44. Front brake caliper failure causing vehicle to pull to one side

• 45. Headlight switch smoking and wiring harness melting

• 46. Fade tires and wheel skins making it challenging to check tire pressure

• 47. Cruise control throttle sticking

• 48. Wiring harness failure causing multiple electrical shorts

• 49. Difficulty checking inner dual rear tire pressure due to wheel design

• 50. Tire pressure checking tool accessibility issues.