Owners have filed 132 complaints
about the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 with NHTSA between 1995 and 2018.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 10 of 20 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 33
Against the median year of the Dodge RAM 3500. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 90
17.4% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 47
28% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
211.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
211.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
15.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
633.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
15.6%
150,000+ miles
633.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 1995peak 6Oct 2018
NHTSA investigations into the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP03006Opened 23 Sep 2003Closed 8 Apr 2004SEATS
SEAT BACK FAILURE
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 30 INCIDENTS WHERE IT IS ALLEGED THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED IN A REAR IMPACT CRASH.THESE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO 23 INJURIES AND TWO DEATHS.THE DATA PRESENTED TO ODI SHOW THAT THE SEAT BACK STRENGTH OF THE FRONT SEATS COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207. SEATING SYSTEM.ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYLSER THE FRONT SEATS WERE DESIGNED TO COLLAPSE REARWARD IN REAR IMPACT CRASHES AS PART OF THE ENERGY ABSORPTIONCAPABILITIES OF THE SEATING SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.RATES OF OCCURANCE WERE COMPARED TO PEER VEHIC...
DP03002Opened 7 May 2003Closed 22 Jul 2003STEERING:COLUMN
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 ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENT...
PE00048Opened 11 Dec 2000Closed 7 Mar 2001VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL
ALLEGED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN FRAY OR SEVER DURING NORMAL USE RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE OR AN INABILITY TO ACCELERATE.
PE99026Opened 16 Apr 1999Closed 31 Aug 1999SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER
ALLEGE FAILURE OF THE COIL SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET AT ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY ALLOW COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, AND POTENTIALLY AFFECT STEERING OR BRAKING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
EA98010Opened 8 May 1998Closed 10 Dec 1999EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN OVER-HEAT AND FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND POSSIBLY OTHER LIGHTS.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SERIES OF TESTS AND DETERMINED THAT THE 3500 SERIES IS PRONE TO GENERATING HEAD LAMP SWITCH TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF THE SWITCH LUBRICANT THRESHOLD OF 100 DEGREES CENTIGRADE.WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE LUBRICANT SOLIDIFIES AND ADHERES TO THE SWITCH CONTACH SURFACES INCREASING INTERNAL RESISTANCE AND THERFORE, TEMPERATURE.DAIMLERCHRYSLER INFORMED THE NHTSA THAT IT WOULD INITIATE A RECALL OF 79,3665 MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE 3500 SERIES RAM TRUCKS O...
PE98002Opened 14 Jan 1998Closed 8 May 1998EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURE
Recalls on the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
99V024000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO GO OUT.
Risk: IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 139,000 milesWest Point, UTFire
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE QUICK CONNECTS ON THE TRANSMISSION LINES WERE MELTED. AS A RESULT, TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V084000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
NHTSA complaint #10425260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 400,000 milesElkhart, INCrashFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ELECTRICAL FIRE AND SMOKE UNDER DASH
NHTSA complaint #10004967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockaway, NJFire
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
THE DODGE MASON DUMP TRUCK BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES WHILE ENGAGED IN SNOW PLOWING OPERATION, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS FIRE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO RECALL 99V-115 FOR THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY THEREFORE THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
NHTSA complaint #559957 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elkhart, INCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
TRUCK HAS NEVER STOPED GOOD. THE FROUNT TIRES SLIDE WHEN THE TRUCK HAS A LOAD ON IT CAUSEING YOU TO LOOS CONTROL. THE BACK BRAKES WILL NOT BRAKE A LOAD WITHOUT SLIDING THE FROUNT WHEELS (TIRESIZE: P/21585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P/21585R16 )
NHTSA complaint #737891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Menlo Park, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IN JULY I RECEIVED CHRYSLER RECALL #875 WHICH STATED:THE IGNITION SWITCH AND/OR STEERING COLUMN WIRING ON YOUR RAM TRUCK MAY OVERHEAT WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED AT HIGH SPEED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS CAN CAUSE STALLING, LOSS OF BLOWER MOTOR OR POWER WINDOW OPERATION, ABS OR AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATION OR A STEERING COLUMN/INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.THE DAY I RECEIVED THE NOTICE, THE STARTER DIED BEFORE I COULD GET TO THE DEALER. I TRIED TO CALL CHRYSLER TO DETERMINE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CONNECTION BETWEEN FAILURE AND RECALL. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL SERVICE AND REPLACED THE STARTER AND SOLENOID. BY THE TIME I REACHED CHRYSLER, THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE. THE MECHANIC, PERFORMING HIS FIRST 875 RECALL SAID NOCORRELATION. I ASKED IF THERE WERE OTHER STARTER FAILURES THAT MIGHT BE RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE DEALER SAID HE WOULD HAVE CHRYSLER CALL ME TO ANSWER THE QUESTION AND PROVIDE INFORMATION. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO SAY THAT ONLY CHRYSLER WOULD KNOW, CHRYSLER SAYS ONLY THE DEALER CAN ANSWER.BECAUSE FAILURE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS AND SOLENOIDS CAN OFTEN RESULT FROM LOW-VOLTAGE, OVER-HEATING, OR OVER-CURRENT OR RAPIDLY REPEATED VOLTAGE APPLICATION AND THE EXISTENCE OF SUCH CONDITIONS SEEMS TO BE WELL DOCUMENTED IN RECALL 875, THESE CONDITIONS ARE REASONABLE CAUSE OF STARTER FAILURE. CHRYSLER SHOULD PAY FOR THE ATARTER OR SHOW THERE IS NOT A HISTORY OF SIMILAR FAILURES OF OTHER TRUCKS RECALLED ON 875.
NHTSA complaint #736402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Menlo Park, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
IN JULY I RECEIVED CHRYSLER RECALL #875 WHICH STATED:THE IGNITION SWITCH AND/OR STEERING COLUMN WIRING ON YOUR RAM TRUCK MAY OVERHEAT WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED AT HIGH SPEED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS CAN CAUSE STALLING, LOSS OF BLOWER MOTOR OR POWER WINDOW OPERATION, ABS OR AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATION OR A STEERING COLUMN/INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.THE DAY I RECEIVED THE NOTICE, THE STARTER DIED BEFORE I COULD GET TO THE DEALER. I TRIED TO CALL CHRYSLER TO DETERMINE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CONNECTION BETWEEN FAILURE AND RECALL. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL SERVICE AND REPLACED THE STARTER AND SOLENOID. BY THE TIME I REACHED CHRYSLER, THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE. THE MECHANIC, PERFORMING HIS FIRST 875 RECALL SAID NOCORRELATION. I ASKED IF THERE WERE OTHER STARTER FAILURES THAT MIGHT BE RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE DEALER SAID HE WOULD HAVE CHRYSLER CALL ME TO ANSWER THE QUESTION AND PROVIDE INFORMATION. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO SAY THAT ONLY CHRYSLER WOULD KNOW, CHRYSLER SAYS ONLY THE DEALER CAN ANSWER.BECAUSE FAILURE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS AND SOLENOIDS CAN OFTEN RESULT FROM LOW-VOLTAGE, OVER-HEATING, OR OVER-CURRENT OR RAPIDLY REPEATED VOLTAGE APPLICATION AND THE EXISTENCE OF SUCH CONDITIONS SEEMS TO BE WELL DOCUMENTED IN RECALL 875, THESE CONDITIONS ARE REASONABLE CAUSE OF STARTER FAILURE. CHRYSLER SHOULD PAY FOR THE ATARTER OR SHOW THERE IS NOT A HISTORY OF SIMILAR FAILURES OF OTHER TRUCKS RECALLED ON 875.
NHTSA complaint #736402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 196,000 milesLebanon, CT
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED CRACKS AND CORROSION IN THE COIL SPRING TOWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000.
NHTSA complaint #11133574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 225 milesGlenville, PA
STEERING
WHILE DRIVING A 1995 DODGE 3500 TRUCK AROUND A SLIGHT LEFT TURN AND RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE, THE TRUCK'S FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY UNTIL COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE SYMPTOMS MATCHED THAT OF THE "DEATH WOBBLE".
NHTSA complaint #10437545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 225 milesGlenville, PA
SUSPENSION
WHILE DRIVING A 1995 DODGE 3500 TRUCK AROUND A SLIGHT LEFT TURN AND RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE, THE TRUCK'S FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY UNTIL COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE SYMPTOMS MATCHED THAT OF THE "DEATH WOBBLE".
NHTSA complaint #10437545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesWest Point, UTFire
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE QUICK CONNECTS ON THE TRANSMISSION LINES WERE MELTED. AS A RESULT, TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V084000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
NHTSA complaint #10425260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesSchodack Landing, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1995 RAM 3500 DODGE DEATH WOBBLE, OR SHAKE! EVEN AFTER NEW SHOCKS, STEERING DAMPER, BALL JOINTS, TIE ROD ENDS. ETC DODGE DEALER JUST THREW UP THERE HANDS ! THIS HAS GONE ON AT MY EXPENSE SINCE 1999 - 2011. PLEASE DO SOMETHING !!!
NHTSA complaint #10413638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesSchodack Landing, NY
STEERING
1995 RAM 3500 DODGE DEATH WOBBLE, OR SHAKE! EVEN AFTER NEW SHOCKS, STEERING DAMPER, BALL JOINTS, TIE ROD ENDS. ETC DODGE DEALER JUST THREW UP THERE HANDS ! THIS HAS GONE ON AT MY EXPENSE SINCE 1999 - 2011. PLEASE DO SOMETHING !!!
NHTSA complaint #10413638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST. Louis, MO
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND THE HORN DOES NOT FUNCTION. I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS SOME TYPE OF A CLOCK SPRING THAT IS MOUNTED UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. MY PARENTS HAD A 1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT AND IT WAS FIXED, BUT I CANNOT FIND A RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE WHICH IS ALSO MADE BY CHRYSLER JUST ONE YEAR OLDER. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY PROBLEM THAT IS UNIQUE TO CHRYSLER. I OWN A 1995 DODGE RAM3500.
NHTSA complaint #10302301 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,870 milesThornton, CO
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING. IE FULL FUEL TANK, GAUGE READS EMPTY.
NHTSA complaint #10197618 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,120 milesThornton, CO
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
PLASTIC BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE THREE REAR RED LIGHTS ON THE TAILGATE, KEEPS BREAKING. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #10194229 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 227,000 milesGamaliel, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DT: FUEL PUMP, BLOWING FUSES, FAST AS FUSES ARE PUT IN THE ARE BLOWN AGAIN. AS SOON START THE VEHICLE THE FUSES BLOW. THE BOTTON FUSE BOX WHERE WIRE GO INTO ENGINE SHOUT OFF RELAY, BURNED RELAY. THIS WIRE STARTS OUT A 10- GAUGE WIRE, IT REDUSES DOWN WHEN IT GOES MAIN CONTROLL MODULE HALF THE SIZE. THIS ALSO RUNS BOTH COIL PACKS AND ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE WIRING HARNESS NEED TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACE, AND THE MODLE NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED BY A CETRFIED DODGE MECHINE TO MAKE SURE WIRING IS PROPER SIZE AND MAKE SURE THERE ARE NOT SHORTS IN THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10121066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,000 milesRound Lake Beach, IL
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
IM NOT SURE IF IM IN THE RIGHT AREA OR NOT BUT WE HAVE A 1995 DODGE RAM VAN B 3500 INTERIOR MADE BY COACHMAN R.V. WE HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN THE REAR END WE WENT ON VACATION IN JAN..AND GOT STUCK ON THE ROAD THE VIBRATION GOT SO BAD WE HAD TO HAVE THE VAN TOWED TO A TOWN TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT THEY FOUND 1 OF THE GEARS IN THE PUMPKIN WAS BAD. THEY FIXED IT AND THERE WAS STILL A VIBRATION SENCE THEN WE HAVE BEEN STUCK IN AZ. KNOW ONE SEEM TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NOT EVEN DAIMLER CHRYSLER WHICH WILL NOT HELP US AT ALL THIS VAN MIGHT BE A 1995 BUT IT ONLY HAD 26,000 MILES ON IT WHEN WE GOT IT.WE HAVE BEEN FIGHTING WITH DAIMLER CHRYSLER OVER THIS FOR 3 MONTHS NOW AND ARE SICK AND TIRED OFF IT. WHAT CAN WE DO?
NHTSA complaint #10116593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kansas City, MO
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT FOUR TIMES. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDE BY MECHANIC ALAN MILLER.
NHTSA complaint #10091610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesArvada, CO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FUEL LINE THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS TOWARD ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CONSUMER STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY MALFUNCTIONED BECAUSE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED ONTO THEM.
NHTSA complaint #10087299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesArvada, CO
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FUEL LINE THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS TOWARD ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CONSUMER STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY MALFUNCTIONED BECAUSE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED ONTO THEM.
NHTSA complaint #10087299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arvada, CO
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
CONSUMER WAS GOING UP A HILL AND TRANSMISSION HOSE LINE BLEW OUT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION HOSE LINE. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE LOST ALL TRANSMISSION FLUID, MAKING VEHICLE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER.
NHTSA complaint #10087235 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,000 milesSalem, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS IN NEED OF A FUEL LINE, THAT IS NOT AVAILABLE . THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE. THE DEALER SUPPLIED HIM WITH A LINE THAT IS 2 FEET. LONG AND HIS FUEL LINE IS 8 FEET LONG . THE CONSUMER DID HIS OWN REPAIR WORK, SINCE CONSUMER WAS A RETIRED EMPLOYEE FROM DODGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #10083268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesSpringfield, MO
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
BRIDGESTONE DUELER TIRE - LT225/75R/16. THE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. ALL 4 TIRES WERE GOING BAD. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #10054210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 174,000 milesAthens, TX
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CRACKED. DEALER STATED NO WARRANTY, AND COULDN'T FIX IT.
NHTSA complaint #10048144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chestertown, MD
SUSPENSION
THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BOUNCED WHEN IT WENT OVER THE SLIGHTEST BUMP IN THE ROAD. THERE'S A TSB ON THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10038418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Branford, CT
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION DIDN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #10024024 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Branford, CT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL LINE IS LEAKING.
NHTSA complaint #10024026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stevensville, MT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT LINES WERE LEAKING. THE LINES HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *NLM.
NHTSA complaint #10021610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 59,000 milesRedlands, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES AS STATED IN RECALL 97 V 084 000, BUT THE CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10015740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Metairie, LA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #10008917 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anchorage, AK
TIRES
WHILE DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50MPH, AND WHILE TOWING A TRAILER, THE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE GOODYEAR WRANGLER AT TIRE BLEW OUT. IN DOING SO, IT ALSO BLEW OUT THE HOUSING, THE FRONT BUMPER, THE FRONT LIGHTS AND ASSORTED OTHER ITEMS. THE BLOW OUT FORCED US FROM THE SLOW LANE OVER 3 LANES TO THE MEDIAN DIVIDER. THANK GOD THAT THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS ON THE ROAD B/C DEATH AND DISASTER WOULD HAVE ENSUED. WE WERE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT LOSING THE TRAILER. THE RADIALS WERE INFLATED PER MANUFACTURER SPECS, HAD BEEN ROTATED PER SPECS, AND HAD ABOUT 30,000 MILES ON THEM. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ABOUT 2:30PM ALASKA TIME; THE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEABLE - IT WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DODGE BODY SHOP. ESTIMATES TO REPAIR ARE SUBSTANTIAL!!!
NHTSA complaint #10005825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.