10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #13

Oct 021995

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A short in wiring harness, caused the fuel gauge to go out along with a few other electrical elements. Contacted the manufacturer and they are aware of problem, but was not willing to do any work.

- Longview, WA, USA

problem #12

Apr 112001

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
I took the truck in for an engine warning light check. The dealer performed the fix and worked the 3 factory recall issues, including the electrical system ignition switch. The technician noticed that the ignition switch did overheat and melted the steering column plastic shroud. He also noticed a 2-3" section of the main wiring harness behind the fuse box with 2 wires that were burnt with the insulation completely burnt off. He was hesitant to drive the vehicle for fear of it starting a fire. The dealer notified me that the repair may cost $2000, and was not covered under warranty. Maybe a related issue, but the radio shorted out 2 days before the service call and the technician said there was no power to the fuse block. Is this issue (the main wiring harness repair/replacement) covered under the recall of the ignition switch, or should it be if there is evidence of major failure of the harness?

- Sherman, TX, USA

problem #11

Nov 182000

Ram 2500

  • miles
Diesel fuel heater sensor shorted out and caused an under hood fire. Dealer notified, and informed consumer to call insurance Agency. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #10

Nov 122000

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving at night at 60 mph smoke came outof dashboard. Headlights went out. Wiring harness had burned out, headlight switch had to be replaced. Dealer told consumer vehicle has the same part(headlight switch) as 3500 truck series, which had been recalled.

- Barnesville, OH, USA

problem #9

Jul 262000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Temperature ouside was about 100 degrees on I-80 East of salt lake city climbing toward parley's summit. Engine was running a little bit warm as usual when climbing long steep grades, but was not overheating. Suddenly, I smelled smoke and the engine started to run roughly. I pulled over and opened the hood where the wiring harness at the base of the windshield was in flame. I had a fire extinguisher with which I put out the fire. Truck is still being repaired, $5000 and counting.

- Kamas, UT, USA

problem #8

Jul 262000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Temperature ouside was about 100 degrees on I-80 East of salt lake city climbing toward parley's summit. Engine was running a little bit warm as usual when climbing long steep grades, but was not overheating. Suddenly, I smelled smoke and the engine started to run roughly. I pulled over and opened the hood where the wiring harness at the base of the windshield was in flame. I had a fire extinguisher with which I put out the fire. Truck is still being repaired, $5000 and counting.

- Kamas, UT, USA

problem #7

Oct 051999

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving at 35 mph front headlights went out, and the consumer pulled over to the side of the road and opened the hood, and discovered that wire to the headlights melted.

- Walten Hills, OH, USA

problem #6

Jun 191999

Ram 2500

  • miles
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.

- Oneida, IL, USA

problem #5

May 161999

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer turned engine off, after a while when he tried to start engine, the dashboard was illuminated/ air bag and ABS did not function properly/ windows would not go up and down, and air conditioner did not start. Also, wiring harness got so hot that it it discolored the steering column.

- Splendora, TX, USA

problem #4

Jun 301998

Ram 2500

  • miles
While parked an electrical short in the wiring under dash, caused vehicle to catch on fire.

- Atlantic Mine, MI, USA

problem #3

Aug 231996

Ram 2500

  • miles
Wiring harness and fuse block failed.

- Stockton, NJ, USA

problem #2

Oct 011997

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Upon hooking the utility trailer to truck the wiring has burned midway to the truck and the fuse box, resulting in loss of headlights. The dealer has been notified.

- Greenvile, SC, USA

problem #1

Jun 281995

Ram 2500

  • miles
Electrical short, faulty wiring harness, causing the front brakes to lockup, impact 12:00 speed 25mph.

- Kent, OH, USA