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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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No Data
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1995 DODGE RAM 1500 are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1995 DODGE RAM 1500
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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55
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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89
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Average
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Theft Index
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137
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1995 DODGE RAM 1500
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1995 DODGE RAM 1500
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1995 DODGE RAM 1500
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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06-26-2000
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Units potentially affected:
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690,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V135000
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Defective part or component:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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Description:
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The affected vehicles were built with an ignition switch and wiring that could overheat. High electrical current loads pass through the switch when the blower motor is operated on high for an extended periods of time. This could cause the ignition switch and wiring to overheat. Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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157,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V037000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control. A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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701,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V040000
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Defective part or component:
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STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Pickup trucks registered or located in states in the ""salt belt"" area (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri). Corrosion of the return spring on the hood secondary latch could cause the mechanism to bind in the ""release position."" If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch. Owner notification began September 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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175,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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95V056000
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Defective part or component:
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STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES
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Description:
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THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD CAN BIND ON THE GUIDE BRACKET AND PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECONDARY LATCH. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE HOOD TO FLY UP OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH BRACKET.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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293,043
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NHTSA campaign number:
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95V088000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN
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Description:
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WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE EXTRA KEYS ON A VEHICLE OPERATOR'S KEY RING CAN BECOME TEMPORARILY LODGED IN THE SCREW ACCESS HOLES IN THE BACK COVER OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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475,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V230000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN
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Description:
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If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft. If the lower steering shaft separates from the upper shaft, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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960,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V084000
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Defective part or component:
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POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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Description:
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Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission. When these temperatures occur, the fluid line will not stay connected with the transmission and fluid can spray onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in smoke or fire. Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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497,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V199000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL: VEHICLE CRASH, CUT OFF SYSTEM (5-94)
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the ground under certain vehicle operating conditions. Fuel leakage could result in a fire if an ignition source was present. Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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8,883
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V115000
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Defective part or component:
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POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, V10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture. The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.
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This 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1995 DODGE RAM TRUCK
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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J&L Warranty Pros has no information about the original manufacturer warranty for this 1995 DODGE RAM 1500.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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This ain't no sippin' truck
By Tony Swan, NewCarTestDrive.com
Potent as it may be, a Ram pickup with a V10 engine doesn't make sense unless you've got a lot of heavy-duty work for it to do. It's available only in the Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, which aren't as well-suited to all-around use as Dodge's basic 1500 series.However, Dodge also offers two very good V8 engines, as well as a 5.9-liter 60cylinder turbodiesel and the standard 3.9-liter V6 - plenty of engine choices and plenty of power. One cautionary note: Response to the new Ram trucks has been exceptionally strong, and factory output lags demand by many thousands of units. If you special-order your truck, be prepared to wait several months. A better bet is to see what local dealers have in stock and find the Ram that most closely suits your needs. Even if you have to compromise a bit, we bet you'll love it. |
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Does styling sell something as utilitarian as a full size pickup? You know your response to that question better than we do, but the short answer seems to be a resounding "yes." By way of proof, consider the Dodge Ram pickup. For almost two decades, the Ram toiled along virtually unchanged - and unnoticed - behind the Ford F-Series and the GM C/K series trucks, a distant third in the sales race. But the 1994 model year brought an all-new, knock-your-socks-off Ram to Dodge showrooms - bigger inside than its rivals from Ford and General Motors, with an exterior design that said truck in capital letters. Reaction to the Ram's bold styling was, and still is, polar. There are those who even employ the word ugly to describe its appearance. But there are just as many who seem to think that this is how pickup trucks ought to look - enough people, in fact, to swamp dealers with orders. For '95, Dodge has added the Club Cab, an extended cab, to the mix, and now the Ram is in the thick of the fight for full-size pickup leadership. The only thing that might hold it back is the factory's inability to meet the rising tide of demand.
Read the complete
1995 Dodge Ram review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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