Dodge Ram Van 1995

Model Ram Van made in 1995 by Dodge got 17 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and other. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: seat belts, steering.

Model 1995

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
08270009/29/20006092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt12/04/2000
97091908329709/19/199754423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc04/07/1998
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
08379911/12/1999081798C6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt02/25/2000
08179812/30/1998603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc02/05/1999
081798 REV B09/18/1998081798 REV A602450Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches. *yc11/05/1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
080100105/25/2001620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt07/10/2001
0800600REV12/29/2000080600618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb04/03/2001
08089903/26/1999604709Experiencing error when reading airbag control module (acm) active diagnostic trouble codes (dtc)when using the drbiii and the 1994 - 1997 supercard 2 (ch8361). *tt05/10/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
08219705/23/19976088803Information regarding no start - engin failed to crank. *nlm01/07/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08060002/25/2000609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt04/12/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
09050002/25/2000610005Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt04/13/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
09069909/10/1999607913Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt10/18/1999
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
240130508/04/200510016603Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt09/26/2005
24119707/11/19976089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *nlm01/19/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
21079703/21/19976089000Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *nlm01/11/2000
SEATS
2300800B11/24/2000230800A615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt01/28/2001
23080003/03/2000233599A610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt05/09/2000
23359909/03/1999607963Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt10/21/1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
05079906/25/1999606160Brief information on the use of asbestos fiber brake linings. *tt08/11/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
233599REVA10/01/1999233599612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs06/06/2000
18329809/25/1998603635Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc11/17/1999
23439809/18/1998602447This bulletin is intended to assist in identifying water leak entry points past the dual cargo door seals by highlighting areas where leaks are likely to occur based on the experience gained during the development of the vehicle. *yc11/05/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
23239704/18/199752013Sliding door difficult to close. *tw07/17/1997
SUSPENSION
02119711/28/19976088763Concerns with clunking noise in front suspension. *nlm01/06/2000
SUSPENSION - FRONT
02119711/28/199754165Vehicle experiencing a clunking noise being heard in the front suspension while driving on rough roads. *yc03/30/1998
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
02040003/17/2000021399610616Some customers may comment on a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt05/08/2000
02139909/10/1999020396607905Experiencing squeaking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt10/15/1999
TIRES
22019706/13/19976089038Information on tire and wheel runout. *nlm01/12/2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
180200206/24/2002183298634272Flash programming failure recovery. *slc09/28/2002
08169704/04/199752012Inoperative remote keyless entry (rke). *tw07/17/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS
PE02082CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/06/200204/23/2003SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE
 There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed.
STEERING - COLUMN
DP03002CHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/07/200307/22/2003STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
 Mr. larry a. sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
05/17/2000
 Recall 99v023000, airbags have an internal corrosion of the electronic control module (aecm). unable to get original dealer to correct defect (aecm) unit.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
11/04/1999
 Driver noticed smoke coming from dash , drove less than 1/2 block and then noticed smoke coming from underneath hood, within 1 minute floorboard was on fire. total loss of vehicle. *ak
OTHER
01/01/19011
 Foia request (subpoena withdrawal) to produce documents, reports, notes, memos, petitions, investigative materials in your possession/control associated with edward andras and his 1995 dodge ram van vin 2b7jb3123sk527027. *mr *nm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/01/1999
 Transmission failure experienced as soon as the extended warranty expired. i told the facility where i took the van that the torque converter needed replacing, they did everything to the transmission but that. i had to take it back and have that done to correct the problem. my bill was $1,593.44. i happened to search the internet and saw the difficulties experienced with these transmissions, so would like to have my money back. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
05/15/19982
 Transmission leaking and would not move due to failure of the cooler line quick connect fittings (recall component), recall performed however failed due to wrong part installation and needed full replacement of transmission due to damage.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
01/01/1999
 Transmission failure experienced as soon as the extended warranty expired. i told the facility where i took the van that the torque converter needed replacing, they did everything to the transmission but that. i had to take it back and have that done to correct the problem. my bill was $1,593.44. i happened to search the internet and saw the difficulties experienced with these transmissions, so would like to have my money back. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
04/01/1998308/01/1996
 Axle seal has failed 3 times filling drum brake with grease. this results in reduced braking power, and sticking in cold weather. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
09/30/1994
 The driver seat belt does not pull out of the retractor all the time, and the passenger's side does not retract back in. the dealer stated that there was no problem with belts. *ak
SEATS
1
 Consumer was told by customer service representative that nothing could be done to satisfy the recall unless the factory installed seat was installed in the van.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
04/04/1998
 Driving the vehicle at 60mph down the interstate and the right front tire sheared off, causing the vehicle to skid. also the metal piece connected to the rotor came off. the vehicle had to be towed.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
11/17/2006144000108/20/2004
 Frame failure. rusted holes in frame. front suspension not secure. unsafe to drive. hole size of fist. holes covered by rubber type flap that prevents splashing. *jb
SUSPENSION - FRONT
01/08/2000110/01/1994
 No summary listed for avove vehicle. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT
04/02/2002104/15/2000
 Consumer states while driving, upper ball joint cracked and caused the front wheel to fall off. nlm.*jb
TIRES
04/04/1998
 Driving the vehicle at 60mph down the interstate and the right front tire sheared off, causing the vehicle to skid. also the metal piece connected to the rotor came off. the vehicle had to be towed.
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
09/01/19991
 The spare wheel on this vehicle is a regular steel wheel with no opening for ventilation causing the brakes to overheat and become so hot while driving down grade that there was no brake function on that wheel at all. nlm
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING
07/27/2001106/01/1995
 Fan motor switch stopped working several months ago. the switch melted. independent mechanic pulled up a universal recall on make/ model. problem was caused by inadequate heating to switch. consumer's vehicle was not part of recall due to vin. *ak recall number 00v135. *slc