FaultScore

1995 Dodge RAM window and wiper problems

30 of the 852 complaints about the 1995 Dodge RAM are about the glass, mirrors and wipers — 4% of everything reported for this model year.

B

30

Complaints

1

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Windshield 10 33.3%
Power Window Devices AND Controls 5 16.7%
Windshield Wiper/Washer 3 10.0%
Glass, Side/Rear 3 10.0%
Motor 3 10.0%
Exterior 2 6.7%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 1 3.3%
Fan/Motor 1 3.3%
Electrical Heating Element 1 3.3%
Visibility 1 3.3%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Dodge RAM year

1994 36 20.0%
1995 30 16.7%
1996 27 15.0%
1997 31 17.2%
1998 18 10.0%
1999 14 7.8%
2001 13 7.2%
2002 11 6.1%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

NEW Point, WV

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HOOD OF HIS VEHICLE FLEW UP AND BROKE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. TS

NHTSA complaint #10001790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Huntley, IL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY DID NOT HOLD, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE COASTED THROUGH A RED LIGHT THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION, THIS WAS CAUSED BY A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, WHICH WAS THE RESULT OF THE WAY THE BRAKE LINE WAS ASSEMBLED.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE 4X4 DID NOT WORK, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THERE WAS A WATER LEAK AND THE CARPET HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, THE REAR WINDOW WAS REPLACED, THE REAR BRAKES NEVER WORKED, THE RADIO WAS INOPERATIVE, THE HOOD LIGHT FLICKERED WHILE DRIVING, AND ALSO VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.

NHTSA complaint #8016217 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cranberry Twp., PA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD WILL POP AND CRACK WILL FORM FROM SIDE OR BOTTOM CENTER OF WINDSHIELD AS IF UNDER PRESSURE.

NHTSA complaint #742931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lititz, PA

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

THIS CONTINUES MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. CHECKED CIRCUITS AND FOUND THE A/C RELAY WAS ARCHED TOGETHER. REPLACE THE RELAY AND RECHECK SYSTEM. RECHECKED IOD OFFDRAW AND THE SYSTEM IS WITHIN SPECS AT THIS TIME." WITHIN 3 DAYS, THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED SO MUCH THAT THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START. I AM RETURNING IT AGAIN TO LANCASTER DODGE (717-393-0625) TODAY FOR REPAIRS.

NHTSA complaint #735891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Belle River Ontario Canada, MI

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

I WAS WATERING MY LAWN ON SUN. AUG 6..TEMP OUTSIDE WAS APPROX. 78 DEGREES..INSIDE TEMP OF MY TRUCK WAS APPROX. 85 DEGREES ( WINDOWS DOWN). THE WATER FROM THE HOSE SPRAYED MY WINDSHIELD FOR APPROX. 5 SECONDS, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A CRACK. MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED AT EYE LEVEL FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE, THEN PROCEEDED TO THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CENTRE, THEN BACK DOWN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ( TOTAL CRACK APPROX. 2 -3 FEET IN LENGTH). THE WINDSHIELD HAD NO VISIBLE CRACKS OR FRACTURES TO ATTRIBUTE TO THIS PROBLEM. I DID NOTICE IN YOUR REPORTS FROM OTHERS..SOMEONE REPORT A WINDSHIEL DEFECT ON JULY 6/00. TWO CHRYLSER DEALERSHIPS SAYS IT HAPPENS DUE TO SUDDEN TEMP. CHANGES..I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THIS ANSWER OR THE POSSIBLILTY OF IT HAPPENING TO A REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD ??

NHTSA complaint #728360 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BEL AIR, MD

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINSHIELD CRACKED - BELIEVE THIS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. I'VE READ ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #725073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Oneida, IL

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

PE99031, DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSED MALFUNCTIONING OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. ALSO POWER WINDOW WOULD NOT OPERATE/ AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON/ AIR CONDITIONER FAN MALFUNCTIONED, AND THE WIRES WERE MELTED TOGETHER, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #841159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Powell, TN

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING SYSTEM DOES NOT PUT OUT HEAT OR AIR THROUGH VENTS. COMES OUT DEFROSTER ONLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED IT WAS A FAULTY ACTUATOR. THE ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED. THE DOOR LEVER WAS FAULTY & PARTS BEING ORDERED. THE HVAC WAS CONTAMINATED WITH OIL FROM VACCUM PUMP.

NHTSA complaint #837450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Louisa, VA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

REAR WINDOW SEAL FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #535814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Louisa, VA

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

HEATER MOTOR AND LINES FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #535814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Stockton, NJ

VISIBILITY

WINDOW MOLDING FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #538991 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Indianapolis, IN

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WIPER MOTOR BURNED OUT.

NHTSA complaint #522804 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hampton, IL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

PITS AND MARKS IN WINDSHIELD CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY.

NHTSA complaint #537259 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dothan, AL Crash 1 injured

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH WHEN DRIVER WAS BLINDED BY SUN WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO RUN OFF ROAD HIT 6 FOOT WALL SAND BANK. DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT WINDSHIELD. AIRBAG NEVER CAME ON TO INDICATE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH IT. MANUFACTUER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.

NHTSA complaint #822549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jenison, MI

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

ELECTRIC WINDOWS FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #530582 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Haslett, MI

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE WIPERS WILL LOSE CONTACT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.

NHTSA complaint #822032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jenison, MI

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #528615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Gilmanton Iron Work, NH

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED.

NHTSA complaint #809169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Presscott Valley, AZ

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. *AK 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. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #806093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tustin, MI

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

PURCHASED TRUCK NEW AT 9,000 MILES AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TWO BACK DRUMS , THERE IS A LEAK REAR WINDOW OF THE TRUCK, SOMETIMES POWER WINDOW DOESN'T WORK . PLEASE DESCRIBE .

NHTSA complaint #802507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tustin, MI

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

PURCHASED TRUCK NEW AT 9,000 MILES AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TWO BACK DRUMS , THERE IS A LEAK REAR WINDOW OF THE TRUCK, SOMETIMES POWER WINDOW DOESN'T WORK . PLEASE DESCRIBE .

NHTSA complaint #802507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mardlehead, MA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS AREN'T WORKING AND THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP . PLEASE DESCRIBE .

NHTSA complaint #801687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Medway, OH

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

DRIVER'S SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR LOOSE, CAUSING MIRROR TO WOBBLE.

NHTSA complaint #483131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hinsdale, IL

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

DRIVERS SIDE VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES SO THAT AT NIGHT DRIVER CAN'T TELL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ONE CAR OR SEVERAL. *DSH

NHTSA complaint #488930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cresskill, NJ

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD HAS OBSTRUCTION IN GLASS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

NHTSA complaint #502854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Morrisville, PA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, DEALER SAID THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER. TT

NHTSA complaint #977812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jackson, NJ

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREEZE UP EASILY CAUSING MOTOR TO BURN OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA complaint #977519 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Suisun City, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CRACK HAS DEVELOPED ON WINDSHIELD AND SPREADING DUE TO POSSIBLE STRESS. NO EVIDENCE OF A ROCK OR OTHER OBJECT CAUSING CRACK. KT

NHTSA complaint #971282 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

River Rouge, MI

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW CRANK CAME OFF.

NHTSA complaint #966576 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

River Rouge, MI

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

REPLACED WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE.

NHTSA complaint #966576 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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