Complaints
273
Crashes
14
Fires
16
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Dodge 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:76,982 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#218 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:76,724 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#310 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Dodge 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 24 | 1 | 1 | 76,982 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 18 | 1 | 1 | 76,724 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 8 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 101,335 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 4 | 175,950 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 7 | — | 4 | 122,667 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 7 | — | — | 213,472 mi | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 6 | — | — | 152,798 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — |
Structural Problems
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,982
Automatic Transmission
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,724
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,335
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
175,950
Electrical System:Ignition
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
122,667
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
213,472
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,798
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Dodge 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Dodge 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1995 Dodge 1500 has 273 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structural Problems with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Dodge 1500?
Top reported problems: Structural Problems (24 complaints, avg 76,982 mi); Automatic Transmission (18 complaints, avg 76,724 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (10 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Dodge 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 111,620 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Dodge 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Dodge 1500 include 14 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Dodge 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Dodge 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Dodge 1500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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