Visibility
Filed Jan 2, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HOOD OF HIS VEHICLE FLEW UP AND BROKE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. TS
- NHTSA ID
- 10001790
- Incident
- Dec 16, 2002
1995 Dodge Ram Visibility Problems
Owner-reported complaints naming the visibility system, filed with NHTSA
Data refreshed
Visibility reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
27
Latest Jan 2, 2003
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
4%
of 611 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1995 Dodge Ram submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 27 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming visibility
The 25 most recent of 27, in the owner's own words
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+3 more
Filed Aug 13, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY DID NOT HOLD, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE COASTED THROUGH A RED LIGHT THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION, THIS WAS CAUSED BY A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, WHICH WAS THE RESULT OF THE WAY THE BRAKE LINE WAS ASSEMBLED.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE 4X4 DID NOT WORK, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THERE WAS A WATER LEAK AND THE CARPET HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, THE REAR WINDOW WAS REPLACED, THE REAR BRAKES NEVER WORKED, THE RADIO WAS INOPERATIVE, THE HOOD LIGHT FLICKERED WHILE DRIVING, AND ALSO VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 8016217
- Incident
- Aug 13, 2002
Visibility
Filed Mar 23, 2001
WINDSHIELD WILL POP AND CRACK WILL FORM FROM SIDE OR BOTTOM CENTER OF WINDSHIELD AS IF UNDER PRESSURE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 742931
- Incident
- Sep 5, 1997
ElectricalVisibility
Filed Nov 7, 2000
THIS CONTINUES MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. CHECKED CIRCUITS AND FOUND THE A/C RELAY WAS ARCHED TOGETHER. REPLACE THE RELAY AND RECHECK SYSTEM. RECHECKED IOD OFFDRAW AND THE SYSTEM IS WITHIN SPECS AT THIS TIME." WITHIN 3 DAYS, THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED SO MUCH THAT THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START. I AM RETURNING IT AGAIN TO LANCASTER DODGE (717-393-0625) TODAY FOR REPAIRS.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 735891
Visibility
Filed Aug 18, 2000
I WAS WATERING MY LAWN ON SUN. AUG 6..TEMP OUTSIDE WAS APPROX. 78 DEGREES..INSIDE TEMP OF MY TRUCK WAS APPROX. 85 DEGREES ( WINDOWS DOWN). THE WATER FROM THE HOSE SPRAYED MY WINDSHIELD FOR APPROX. 5 SECONDS, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A CRACK. MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED AT EYE LEVEL FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE, THEN PROCEEDED TO THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CENTRE, THEN BACK DOWN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ( TOTAL CRACK APPROX. 2 -3 FEET IN LENGTH). THE WINDSHIELD HAD NO VISIBLE CRACKS OR FRACTURES TO ATTRIBUTE TO THIS PROBLEM. I DID NOTICE IN YOUR REPORTS FROM OTHERS..SOMEONE REPORT A WINDSHIEL DEFECT ON JULY 6/00. TWO CHRYLSER DEALERSHIPS SAYS IT HAPPENS DUE TO SUDDEN TEMP. CHANGES..I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THIS ANSWER OR THE POSSIBLILTY OF IT HAPPENING TO A REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD ??
- NHTSA ID
- 728360
- Incident
- Aug 6, 2000
Visibility
Filed Jul 7, 2000
WINSHIELD CRACKED - BELIEVE THIS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. I'VE READ ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 725073
- Incident
- Jul 6, 2000
AirbagsHeating & air conditioningElectrical+1 more
Filed Jun 25, 1999
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. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 841159
- Incident
- Jun 19, 1999
Body & structureVisibility
Filed May 4, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING SYSTEM DOES NOT PUT OUT HEAT OR AIR THROUGH VENTS. COMES OUT DEFROSTER ONLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED IT WAS A FAULTY ACTUATOR. THE ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED. THE DOOR LEVER WAS FAULTY & PARTS BEING ORDERED. THE HVAC WAS CONTAMINATED WITH OIL FROM VACCUM PUMP.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 837450
- Incident
- Apr 6, 1998
BrakesElectricalEngine+5 more
Filed Aug 12, 1998
PARKING BRAKE ROD FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 538991
- Incident
- Jul 19, 1995
Visibility
Filed Jun 30, 1998
PITS AND MARKS IN WINDSHIELD CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY.
- NHTSA ID
- 537259
BrakesDriver assistanceFuel system+2 more
Filed May 22, 1998
BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL ALTHOUGH MANY COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED (VACUUM LINES,PUMP,BOOSTER,ROTORS,MASTER CYLINDER) RESULTING IN GRABBING, FADING, AND PULLING.
- NHTSA ID
- 535814
AirbagsVisibility
Filed Apr 17, 1998
Crash reported1 injury reported
WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH WHEN DRIVER WAS BLINDED BY SUN WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO RUN OFF ROAD HIT 6 FOOT WALL SAND BANK. DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT WINDSHIELD. AIRBAG NEVER CAME ON TO INDICATE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH IT. MANUFACTUER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 822549
Visibility
Filed Mar 19, 1998
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE WIPERS WILL LOSE CONTACT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 822032
ElectricalEngineInterior & seats+3 more
Filed Feb 18, 1998
REVERSE CHECK VALVE FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 530582
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1998
Body & structureElectricalEngine+3 more
Filed Jan 21, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 528615
Visibility
Filed Sep 30, 1997
WIPER MOTOR BURNED OUT.
- NHTSA ID
- 522804
- Incident
- Jan 28, 1997
Visibility
Filed Feb 20, 1997
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 809169
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+4 more
Filed Dec 10, 1996
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL PULL SLIGHTLY AND SOMETIMES IT WILL PULL SO BAD THAT THE VEHICLE WILL TURN A CORNER ON ITS OWN, THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. TRANSMISSION HAS LEAKED THREE TIMES. RADIO BROKE. POWER WINDOWS FAILED. FUEL PUMP FAILED. KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE. WEATHER STRIPPING FALLING OFF. *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 806093
BrakesTransmissionVisibility
Filed Sep 17, 1996
PURCHASED TRUCK NEW AT 9,000 MILES AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TWO BACK DRUMS , THERE IS A LEAK REAR WINDOW OF THE TRUCK, SOMETIMES POWER WINDOW DOESN'T WORK . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 802507
BrakesVisibility
Filed Aug 30, 1996
THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS AREN'T WORKING AND THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 801687
Visibility
Filed Mar 23, 1996
WINDSHIELD HAS OBSTRUCTION IN GLASS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 502854
- Incident
- Mar 17, 1996
Visibility
Filed Jan 18, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, DEALER SAID THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 977812
- Incident
- Jan 14, 1996
Visibility
Filed Jan 11, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREEZE UP EASILY CAUSING MOTOR TO BURN OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 977519
- Incident
- Jan 7, 1996
Visibility
Filed Oct 12, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES SO THAT AT NIGHT DRIVER CAN'T TELL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ONE CAR OR SEVERAL. *DSH
- NHTSA ID
- 488930
- Incident
- Apr 1, 1995
Visibility
Filed Aug 28, 1995
CRACK HAS DEVELOPED ON WINDSHIELD AND SPREADING DUE TO POSSIBLE STRESS. NO EVIDENCE OF A ROCK OR OTHER OBJECT CAUSING CRACK. KT
- NHTSA ID
- 971282
- Incident
- Aug 17, 1995
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Other components reported on this vehicle
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Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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