10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1995 Dodge Ram 1500 engine problems

engine problem

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1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #23

Apr 292002

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Had a recall on ignition wiring & ABS---replaced wiring harness under dash only with the steering column---a month or so later battery completely melted, the check engine light was staying on---they were to reset the computer--instead without being consulted took the truck motor apart

- Union City, TN, USA

problem #22

Oct 012001

Ram 1500

  • miles
While consumer was traveling at about 65 mph and vehicle without any notice stopped. This problem has happend five times already, but the dealer could never find anything wrong.

- Eaton Park, FL, USA

problem #21

Feb 152001

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving at approximately 50 mph engine seized and would not function. There were no indicator lights that came on to warn about a problem. Mechanic told consumer that engine had no oil pressure. Please provide any additional information.

- Fairfield, CT, USA

problem #20

Oct 212000

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine failure in fast, heavy traffic led to extreme danger.no warning lights.

- Haverhill, MA, USA

problem #19

Jul 142000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Recall 00V135000/ignition switch/wiring: Before recall repairs vehicle was running good. After recall repairs, vehicle commenced to run badly/roughly. Returned vehicle back to dealer. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle needs a rebuild engine. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #18

Dec 181999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
This occurs in all the 6cyls of this size and year that I have seen. No mechanic has been able to offer any advice no safety defect (s) listed in summary..

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #17

Nov 071997

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine needs to be replaced.

- Glen Burni, MD, USA

problem #16

Aug 171998

Ram 1500

  • miles
Engine would cut off when fuel tank reaches 1/2 full. This codition occurs after dealer replaced engine. Vehicle been in the dealer shop on four occasions, and problem has not been resolved. Vehicle is now at another dealer's shop and condition still unable to be resolved at this time.

- Rienzi, MS, USA

problem #15

Dec 131998

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
The problem with this Dodge Ram pick-up is engine stalling. It can happen up to 20 times on one day but may not happen for a week or two in between. This is especially dangerous when turning because without the power steering it is almost impossible to complete the turn.

- Corvallis, OR, USA

problem #14

Nov 141998

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving at 60 mph the oil light came on, causing the consumer to pull over, and the vehicle died out. The vehilce wouldn't move anywhere. Took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer said the engine blew out.

- Pennsauken, NJ, USA

problem #13

Feb 171997

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine failed.

- Stockton, NJ, USA

problem #12

Jan 011998

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Oil sending unit failed.

- Jenison, MI, USA

problem #11

Nov 271997

Ram 1500

  • miles
Driving 60-70mph, truck started to shutter, buck & lose power until it stopped. Can hear backfiring from engine. Happened 5 different times.took to dealer & problem not found. Last time, dealer put "co-Pilot" on engine, problem disappeared.

- Camillus, NY, USA

problem #10

Jan 211998

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Oil sending unit malfunctioned.

- Jenison, MI, USA

problem #9

Jul 281997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine stalls, several repairs made however problem continues.

- Kansas Cit, KS, USA

problem #8

Dec 101996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied to slow down the vehicle pulls to the left. Consumer states that sometimes vehicle will pull slightly and sometimes it will pull so bad that the vehicle will turn a corner on its own, this has been an ongoing problem since two months after purchase. Transmission has leaked three times. Radio broke. Power windows failed. Fuel pump failed. Knocking noise in engine. Weather stripping falling off.

- Presscott Valley, AZ, USA

problem #7

Jul 271995

Ram 1500

  • miles
Loss of power and vibration at approximately 1600 RPM and up.

- Centerville, IA, USA

problem #6

Jan 301996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Engine surging and missing at slight inclines/lower RPM.

- Laguna Nig, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 131996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
After being parked for approx. 5 hours, found vehicle had caught on fire for no apparent reason.

- Franklinton, LA, USA

problem #4

Apr 011996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Rubber mug and water splash shield was left on the front fender, causing water and mud to enter into the engine and cause the vehicle to stall

- Dennison, TX, USA

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