Dodge Pickup 1995

Model Pickup made in 1995 by Dodge got 40 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 1995

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCCHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
NotesThis recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03/25/19981
 Electrical problems caused the cruise control to fail.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
04/30/199504/30/1995
 Battery failed. qcaw
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
10/16/199510/16/1995
 The radiator leaks, engine stalls, and the transmission has one gear.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
1
 The engine stalls, ticks, and runs rough.
10/16/199510/16/1995
 The radiator leaks, engine stalls, and the transmission has one gear.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
04/30/199504/30/1995
 Air filter housing failed.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
 The compression clamp holding the fuel return line onto the injection pump failed, causing diesel fuel to spray over the engine and insulation material on the fire wall.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
05/01/1995
 Fuel gauge isn't working properly. when putting fuel into gas tank, the tank is only 1/2 full. mos tof the time, consumer can't determine how much fuel is within the vehicle. *ak
09/01/1995
 Fuel gauge does not work, the gauge does not read right, incident occurs often. dealer has not been contacted, and is unaware of the problem. *ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
02/01/199806/15/1995
 The secondary hood latch failed and hood opened and flew into windshield while vehicle was traveling at 60-65 mph.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
1
 The shift indicator fives a false gear selection.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
1
 Rear axle seals leaking.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
10/16/199510/16/1995
 The radiator leaks, engine stalls, and the transmission has one gear.
SEAT BELTS
06/05/2012
 Passenger seatbelt locked up and had to cut the seatbelt. now have to order new and/or used seatbelt.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/15/19955
 The brakes do not stop the car fully, he has to keep getting them serviced. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
07/04/19961
 Brakes faded/failed.
0
 Brakes failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
03/19/199604/07/1995
 Heard noise, replaced several parts of the braking system repeatedly, replaced pads and one rotor at 32,097 miles, calipers at 36,097 miles, and pads at 48,120 miles. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
01/24/20001
 The brake pad on the left front caliper assembly froze causing the rotor to fail. yh
104/07/1995
 Calipers failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
01/24/20001
 The brake pad on the left front caliper assembly froze causing the rotor to fail. yh
104/07/1995
 Brake pads failed.
1
 Brake shoes contaminated with gear oil
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
104/07/1995
 Rotors failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
 Brake line loose/leaking.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
04/24/20031
 When the consumer turned the steering wheel to the right, he/she was unable to straighten the wheel which caused the vehicle to crash. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated the problem was in the steering gear box. the consumer stated the steering gear box was replaced approximately a month ago. *jb
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
08/18/1997
 Steering column has too much play in it and makes the vehicle hard to control,when a bump is hit the vehicle pulls too much to either side and is hard to manage. dealer has not been contacted. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
06/28/2005210000104/06/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on dry and flat road conditions, the front hood flew open, which pushed the windshield into the cab. no injuries were sustained. there were no warnings prior to the incident. the vehicle was pulled over, and another driver assisted the contact in pushing the hood back down, so that the vehicle could be driven to the residence. the dealer was contacted, and offered no resolution. the vehicle had recall work performed that involved oiling the hood spring months prior to the incident. on 08/28/06, the contact noticed online that there was another recall for the replacement of the hood latch. on 09/28/06, the manufacturer was contacted and offered to cover only the parts and labor stated in the recall. the contact asked the manufacturer why a recall letter was not received, and the manufacturer expressed that recall notices are not sent by certified mail.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
10/12/1994
 While driving he vehicle constantly pulls to the right. has had vehicle in shop several times and they can't find the problem. had steering column and the steering box replaced and the problem still exists. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
101/01/1995
 Shock absorber failed causing extreme vibration.
SUSPENSION - REAR
05/11/1998102/01/1995
 Locking device/mechanism that holds the left rear axle in place within the axle housing failed and the axle came out while traveling down street. the safety issue is that this could have happened at highway speeds and could have coused great damage to other as well as owner of vehicle. the vehicle was brought to a stop before the axle could completely depart vehicle thus minimizing damage.
TIRES
06/25/20011
 Tire exploded at 45 miles per hour. with 25,000 miles on tire. bridgestone dueler a/t lt285/75r16
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
11/24/20011
 Bernard harris on behalf of employee states that vehicle experienced tread separation causing employee to swerve and almost crash.(firestone wilderness at size, 235 70r16, dot number vn081pu335 *jg
11/24/20011
 Bernard harris on behalf of employee states that vehicle experienced tread separation causing employee to swerve and almost crash. *jg
05/26/20010
 While driving down road felt bump in tires, slowed down, looked in rear view mirror and saw tire tread going around on tire. consumer pulled to the side and changed tire. it was a b.f. goodrich size 16 tire. *ak