1995 Dodge Ram Van Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1995 Dodge Ram Van. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Frame failure. Rusted holes in frame. Front suspension not secure. Unsafe to drive. Hole size of fist. Holes covered by rubber type flap that prevents splashing. *jb”
“Consumer states while driving, upper ball joint cracked and caused the front wheel to fall off. Nlm.*jb”
“Fan motor switch stopped working several months ago. The switch melted. Independent mechanic pulled up a universal recall on make/ model. Problem was caused by inadequate heating to switch. Consumer's vehicle was not part of recall due to vin. *ak recall number 00v135. *slc”
“Recall 99v023000, airbags have an internal corrosion of the electronic control module (aecm). Unable to get original dealer to correct defect (aecm) unit.*ak”
“No summary listed for avove vehicle. *ak”
“Driver noticed smoke coming from dash , drove less than 1/2 block and then noticed smoke coming from underneath hood, within 1 minute floorboard was on fire. Total loss of vehicle. *ak”
“The spare wheel on this vehicle is a regular steel wheel with no opening for ventilation causing the brakes to overheat and become so hot while driving down grade that there was no brake function on that wheel at all. Nlm”
“Transmission leaking and would not move due to failure of the cooler line quick connect fittings (recall component), recall performed however failed due to wrong part installation and needed full replacement of transmission due to damage.”
Defect investigations
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…
SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS.…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Dodge Ram Van as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.