10.0

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

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1995 Dodge Ram Van 1500 electrical problems

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1995 Dodge Ram Van 1500 Owner Comments

problem #10

Oct 021995

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 #9

Jul 262000

Ram Van 1500 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 Van 1500 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

Nov 041999

Ram Van 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #6

Jun 191999

Ram Van 1500

  • 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 Van 1500

  • 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 Van 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 Van 1500

  • miles
Wiring harness and fuse block failed.

- Stockton, NJ, USA

problem #2

Oct 011997

Ram Van 1500 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 Van 1500

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

- Kent, OH, USA

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