10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,917 miles

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1995 Dodge Ram Van 2500 accessories - exterior problems

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1995 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #24

Jun 012003

Ram Van 2500

  • miles

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

While driving at 45 mph hood flew up, smashing glass into driver's face.

- Rutherford, NJ, USA

problem #23

Apr 102003

Ram Van 2500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 190,000 miles
While driving, the hood flew open and damaged the hood. The consumer was notified of a recall on the hood latch, but the vehicle identification number did not pertain to the vehicle. The consumer received recall letter after the incident. (#01V040000)

- La Porte, IN, USA

problem #22

Mar 262002

Ram Van 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Throttle control cable was repaired under campaign id 01V037000. Less than 500 miles later, throttle cable failed while driving. Vehicle checked by another dealer, who advised consumer that recall repairs did not properly repair the first time. Dealer advised consumer that first dealer did not add all necessary components. Consumer states hood latch and ignition switch repaired under recall campaign (01V-040 and 00V-135) but failed again.

- Reids Spring, MO, USA

problem #21

Jun 222002

Ram Van 2500 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving vehicle stalled out. Transmission blewout which was caused by pressure clip on line blowing off, all the fuel ran out.*also, there were 5 recalls, dealer only fixed one, hood latch.

- Newville, PA, USA

problem #20

Jul 132001

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Recall 95 V 056 000/hood assembly latches: Hood flew open while driving 50 mph. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Sleepy Eye, MN, USA

problem #19

May 042002

Ram Van 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 30 mph hood flew up, hood latch had broken. No injuries.

- Dalton, IL, USA

problem #18

Oct 081999

Ram Van 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Recall repairs for secondary hood latch failed, also hood flew up and went through windshield, contacted dealer.

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

problem #17

Oct 112001

Ram Van 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 70 mph hood flew open. No accident.

- Hopewell, VA, USA

problem #16

Apr 262001

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
While driving hood latch released, causing hood to flip up, resulting in damage to vehicle.

- Ortonville, MI, USA

problem #15

Nov 012000

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Hood latch disengaged without warning while vehicle was in operation. Consumer had hood tied down at the moment to prevent this from happening. Consumer was informed by manufacturer that this vehicle was not included in recall 95V056000. Only vehicle's registered on East coast were included in recall.

- Bremerton, WA, USA

problem #14

Apr 122001

Ram Van 2500

  • miles

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

While driving 50mph hood flew up, causing damage to vehicle.

- Conneautville, PA, USA

problem #13

Jan 192001

Ram Van 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving between 60 -62 mph hood flew open. In 1995 there was a recall on hood latch. Consumer was never notified of recall. Dodge co insisted recall was performed on this vehicle.

- Andover, NJ, USA

problem #12

Mar 301995

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
95V056ooo/hood assembly:latches; 97V084000/transmission cooling line; 97V199 000/fuel tank rollover valve, and 00V135000/ignition swtich wiring. Consumer received recall notices since Mar 1995, and still was unable to get dealer to honor the recalls because of no parts being available. Dealer would call and tell consumer to bring vehicle in for a part that was available. However, when consumer arrived the part was already given to someone else. Asking help from NHTSA in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details.

- Phenix City, AL, USA

problem #11

Mar 242000

(reported on)

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
While driving at 25-30 mph, secondary hood latch broke, causing the hood to fly up, blocking the consumer's view. Dealer has been contacted.

- Osseo, MI, USA

problem #10

Dec 301997

Ram Van 2500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Recall 95V056000. Dealer refuses to service service recall without an explanation.

- Woodlawn, TX, USA

problem #9

Apr 071998

Ram Van 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Received recall notice 95V056000, secondary hood latch; because vehicle was involved in an accident & owner refused repairs, insurance company totaled it. Body shop brought, repaired & sold vehicle. Owner took vehicle to dealer for recall & mechanic called zone representative who refused to have dealer do recall repairs due to vehicle not having any warranties & was salvaged.

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

problem #8

Nov 111997

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Received recall notice (395V056000) in the mail & contacted dealer. Was informed that there were no parts available & that they are on back order. Been over 2 1/2 months & been calling off & on ever since but to no avail.

- Kimball, NE, USA

problem #7

Aug 131995

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
While driving vehicle, hood suddenly flew up onto windshield, which cracked, obstructing driver's vision, did some damage to hood.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #6

Feb 051996

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Hood latch failure, causing hood to fly up while the vehicle was being operated.

- Orlanod, FL, USA

problem #5

Apr 021996

(reported on)

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
The dealership did not have the parts and as a result the hood came up while driving and almost caused a collision.

- Skokie, IL, USA

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