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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
082700 | 09/29/2000 | 6092304 | Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt | 12/04/2000 | |
970919083297 | 09/19/1997 | 54423 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
083799 | 11/12/1999 | 081798C | 6089800 | Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt | 02/25/2000 |
081798 | 12/30/1998 | 603153 | Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc | 02/05/1999 | |
081798 REV B | 09/18/1998 | 081798 REV A | 602450 | Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches. *yc | 11/05/1998 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
080899 | 03/26/1999 | 604709 | Experiencing error when reading airbag control module (acm) active diagnostic trouble codes (dtc)when using the drbiii and the 1994 - 1997 supercard 2 (ch8361). *tt | 05/10/1999 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
082197 | 05/23/1997 | 6088803 | Information regarding no start - engin failed to crank. *nlm | 01/07/2000 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
090500 | 02/25/2000 | 610005 | Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt | 04/13/2000 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
090699 | 09/10/1999 | 607913 | Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt | 10/18/1999 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
2401305 | 08/04/2005 | 10016603 | Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt | 09/26/2005 | |
241197 | 07/11/1997 | 6089311 | Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *nlm | 01/19/2000 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
210797 | 03/21/1997 | 6089000 | Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
SEATS | |||||
2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
050799 | 06/25/1999 | 606160 | Brief information on the use of asbestos fiber brake linings. *tt | 08/11/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
183298 | 09/25/1998 | 603635 | Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc | 11/17/1999 | |
234398 | 09/18/1998 | 602447 | This 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. *yc | 11/05/1998 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
232397 | 04/18/1997 | 52013 | Sliding door difficult to close. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
SUSPENSION | |||||
021197 | 11/28/1997 | 6088763 | Concerns with clunking noise in front suspension. *nlm | 01/06/2000 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
021197 | 11/28/1997 | 54165 | Vehicle experiencing a clunking noise being heard in the front suspension while driving on rough roads. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||||
020400 | 03/17/2000 | 021399 | 610616 | Some customers may comment on a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt | 05/08/2000 |
021399 | 09/10/1999 | 020396 | 607905 | Experiencing squeaking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt | 10/15/1999 |
TIRES | |||||
220197 | 06/13/1997 | 6089038 | Information on tire and wheel runout. *nlm | 01/12/2000 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
1802002 | 06/24/2002 | 183298 | 634272 | Flash programming failure recovery. *slc | 09/28/2002 |
081697 | 04/04/1997 | 52012 | Inoperative remote keyless entry (rke). *tw | 07/17/1997 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SEAT BELTS | ||||||
PE02082 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/06/2002 | 04/23/2003 | SAFETY 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 | ||||||
DP03002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/07/2003 | 07/22/2003 | STEERING 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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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 | |||
01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
05/15/1998 | 2 | ||
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 | |||
04/01/1998 | 3 | 08/01/1996 | |
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 | |||
11/17/2006 | 144000 | 1 | 08/20/2004 |
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 | |||
01/08/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
No summary listed for avove vehicle. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
04/02/2002 | 1 | 04/15/2000 | |
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 | |||
09/01/1999 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
07/27/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
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 |