Complaints
132
Crashes
11
Fires
7
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Dodge 3500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:200,000 mi
Crash-related:3
#210 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:59,000 mi
#37 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:98,112 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Dodge 3500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 | 3 | — | 200,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 98,112 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Hub | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,000
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,112
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Hub
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Dodge 3500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Dodge 3500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1995 Dodge 3500 has 132 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Dodge 3500?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (15 complaints, avg 200,000 mi); Automatic Transmission (10 complaints, avg 59,000 mi); Suspension Failures (7 complaints, avg 98,112 mi). 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 3500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 121,328 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 3500?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Dodge 3500 include 11 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 12 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 3500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Dodge 3500 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 3500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 3500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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