Dodge Ram Complaints (1995)

1,219 consumer complaints on file.

#837610May 7, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW TRANSMISSION LINES RUB TOGETHER AND CAUSE A HOLE IN THE LINES, RESULTING A TRANSMISSION LEAK WHICH SPRAYS FLUID ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE. DEALER REPLACED THE LINES, AND INSTALLED A PART TO KEEP THE LINES SEPARATE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#837450May 4, 1999
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING SYSTEM DOES NOT PUT OUT HEAT OR AIR THROUGH VENTS. COMES OUT DEFROSTER ONLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED IT WAS A FAULTY ACTUATOR. THE ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED. THE DOOR LEVER WAS FAULTY & PARTS BEING ORDERED. THE HVAC WAS CONTAMINATED WITH OIL FROM VACCUM PUMP.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#706215May 3, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SHORTED IGNITION WIRING DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING OF WIRE SIZE AND AMP DRAW FROM HVAC FAN. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE TRUCK STALLED. THE TRUCK COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. AFTER DISCUSSING THE FAILURE WITH THE DEALER, I WAS ABLE TO RETAIN THE DAMAGED IGNITION SWITCH AND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THERE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT DUE TO AN UNDERSIZING OF THE WIRE WHICH FEEDS POWER TO THE HVAC FAN, THROUGH THE IGNITION NO LESS, THE INSULATION HEATS UP AND DETIORATES TO THE POINT AT WHICH IT SHORTS WITH THE SURROUNDING THE WIRES. THE TECHNICIAN HAD CUT THE WORST WIRES AWAY FOR OBVIOUS REASONS BUT THE REMAINING WIRES SHOW SIGNS OF OVERHEATING. I HAVE READ A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS LIKE THIS EXACT ONE ON THE NHTSA TROUBLE PAGE. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I WAS ONLY TRAVELING AT 5MPH BECAUSE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MUCH BIGGER INCIDENT. CHRYSLER HAS NO INTENTION ON REIMBURSING THIS OR FIXING OTHER OWNERS WHICH WILL ULTIMATELY HAVE THIS FAILURE. THEY NEED TO REASSESS THE POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE THIS FAILURE COULD CREATE. THANKS CRAIG DIXON. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#706021April 27, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOST FAILURE. HOSE THAT CONNECTS BELT DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP TO THE BRAKE BOOST CANNISTER WAS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. TRUCK HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER 2 MONTHS EARLIER FOR LOSS OF BOOST IN BRAKING SYSTEM. DEALER CLAIMED BRAKING SYSTEM WAS OPERATING PROPERLY. TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT ON 5-30-1998. TRAFFIC SITUATION WAS STOP AND GO. BRAKES HAD BEEN APPLIED ONCE, AND THEN HAD TO BE APPLIED AGAIN. TRUCK COULD NOT BE STOPPED FROM 6 CAR LENGTH DISTANCE FROM 30 MPH - ABOUT 100 FT. BRAKES HAD LOST ALL BOOST AND EVEN BOTH FEET APPLIED AS HARD AS POSSIBLE ONLY PROVIDED MARGINAL BRAKING. AFTER THE ACCIDENT I FOUND OUT THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL (97V06800) ON SOME 1995 DODGE RAM DIESEL TRUCKS TO ADD AN EXTERNAL CHECK VALVE TO THE VACUUM PUMP AND REPLACE THE HOSE WITH AN OIL RESISTANT VERSION. CHRYSLER CLAIMS THAT SINCE MY TRUCK WAS NOT RECALLED (IT HAS PUMP WITH INTERNAL CHECK VALVE) THEY ARE NOT REPSONSIBLE TO REPAIR. IT IS CLEAR THAT EVEN WITH THE INTERNAL VALVE, OVER TIME SOME AMOUNT OF OIL MIST GETS INTO THE HOSE AN CAUSES IT TO WEAKEN, RESULTING IN COLLAPSE. THE VACUMM PUMP INTERANL BEARING IS LUBRICASTED BY AN ENGINE OIL FEED. THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT COMPLETELY CONTAIN ALL OIL VAPOR FROM ENTERING THE HOSE. CHRYSLER OBVIOUSLY KNOWS THIS BY INCLUDING A OIL RESISTANT HOSE IN THE RECALL KIT. HOWEVER, THAT TRUCKS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL WERE LEFT ON THE ROAD WITH A STANDARD NON-OIL RESISTANT VACUUM HOSE. I HAVE TALKED TO NUMEROUS OTHER DODGE TRUCK OWNER WHO HAVE HAD THE VACUUM HOSE COLLAPSE ON TRUCKS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I HAVE WRITTEN TO CHRYLER IN THIS MATTER, AND ALL THEY HAVE STATED IS THAT SINCE MY TRUCK WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. THEY STATED THAT SINCE NHTSA DID NOT ASK FOR RECALL OF ALL 1995 TRUCKS THEY HAVE NOT TAKEN ANY ACTION ON THESE MODELS. ALSO HAVE WRITTEN TO SUSAN CISHKE DIRECTOR OF CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE AND SAFTEY AFFAIRS AND DID NOT GET ANY RESPONSE. I HAVE RETAINED THE FAILED HOSE.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#545166April 26, 1999
AIR BAGS
RECALL REPAIR ON THE AIRBAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO (COMPUTER NOT ACCEPTING CODE) (99V-023). MJS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#545181April 26, 1999
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
RECALL REPAIR FOR THE AIRBAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE REFUSED BY DEALERSHIP, VEHICLE DOES NOT APPLY WITH NO PASSENGER AIRBAG INSTALLED. (99V-023). MJS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#836806April 16, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL FILTER LINE RUPTURED WHILD DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#836693April 13, 1999
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
WHENEVER SLIDING ACROSS THE BENCH SEAT OF VAN ON A DRY DAY OR WET DAY, DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN TOUCHING ANY METAL OBJECT. OWNER FEELS IT'S THE TYPE OF SEATS THAT WERE INSTALLED. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#782060April 12, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE CYLINDER RING BROKE AND TOOK OFF PISTON'S TOP CAUSING THE ENTIRE ENGINE TO FAIL. YH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#705537April 12, 1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INQUIRE ABOUT LEMON LAW ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF DODGE 2500 DIESEL TRUCK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#705521April 11, 1999
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BELIEVE REFRIGERANT 134A ROTTING EVAPORATOR CUASING LEAKS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#705471April 9, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE FUEL GUAGE HAS BEEN REPLACED IN MY TRUCK TWICE AND STILL DOESN'T WORK(IT READS EMPTY ALL OF THE TIME) THE FUEL WARNING LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON ALSO. MY FATHER HAS A 1997 DODGE PICKUP WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, ALSO A GOOD FRIEND OF OURS HAS A 1995 DODGE PICKUP WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. TO SAY THE LEAST WE'RE ALL FED UP WITH IT. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#705235April 3, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS VEHICULE HAS HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS PUT IN IT. THE FIRST BEING WARRANTEED, THE SECOND COSTING MORE THAN $2600.00 DOLLARS. WHEN THE VEHICULE WAS PICKED UP IT DID NOT SEEM TO SHIFT RIGHT. CHECK THE FLUID AND WAS 2-3QUARTS LOW,I AM SORRY TO SAY THAT I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH DEALERSHIP TO WHICH I BROUGHT IT,SANSONE'S ROUTE 66 AUTO MALL. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#836274March 29, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DUE TO THE RUBBER HOLES THAT ARE AROUND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND ARE CAUSING THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#704670March 20, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE BRAKE HOSE FAILED BECAUSE OF A DESIGN DEFECT. THE BRACKET THAT IS PART OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY CAUSES A BEND IN THE HOSE THAT FORCES THE HOSE TO CONTACT THE WHEEL WEARING A HOLE IN THE HOSE. THE REPLACEMENT HOSE IS DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE THIS BEND. THE RIGHT HOSE IS DESIGNED THE SAME WAY. APPARENTLY, CHRYSLER FOUND THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECTED IT BUT DID NOT RECALL THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. *AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#704265March 10, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF REPORTING SERIOUS MAJOR SAFETY COMPONENT PROBLEMS AND FAILURES TO CHRYSLER ON BOTH OF MY VEHICLES. MY VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN THREE ACCIDENTS RESULTING FROM FAILED SAFETY COMPONENTS. EACH TIME AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT. HOWEVER, THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. IN THE CASE OF THE BRAKE LINE FAILURE IT INVOLVES EVERY 1195 BR2500 HD PICKUP TRUCK. CHRYSLER FOUND AND CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AT SOME POINT BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT PART IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE BENDS WHICH CAUSE THE LINE TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL RIM ON TURNS. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGES THAT WERE CAUSED BY CHRYSLER. HOW DO I GET MY MONEY BACK?
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#835370March 1, 1999
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE SHOCK TOWER WAS NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE FRAME, CAUSING THE TOWER TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE FRAME, WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#703767February 26, 1999
STEERING:LINKAGES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NOW MY AIR CONTIONER HAS A MUSTY SMELL AND DOES NOT BLOW OUT COLD AIR,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#530879February 19, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
LOSS OF VACUUM TO POWER BRAKE BOOSTER. (CONSUMER IS ATTORNEY).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#834899February 16, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING TO A STOP SIGN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK THE THE FLOOR. CONSUMER COULDN'T STOP VEHICLE, CRASHING INTO A TREE. *AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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