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1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab (2WD)

The 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab (2WD) is a 175-hp 3.9-liter V6 pickup truck with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $17,716 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.

It makes 175 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).

The Ram 1500 measures 220.1 inches long on a 139.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,716 ($37,780 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.9L Magnum OHV V6
Displacement3.9 L
Horsepower175 hp
Torque225 lb-ft
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection TypeMulti-port fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.73
Final Drive3.21
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined16 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.6 x 1.26"
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 x 7.0"
Wheels Rear16 x 7.0"
Tires FrontP225/75R16XL
Tires RearP225/75R16XL
Dimensions & Weight
Length220.1 in
Height71.6 in
Wheelbase139 in
Interior
Headroom Front40.2 in
Legroom Front41 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1995 Dodge Ram 50 2-DR.
Other tested variants (2)
  • 1995 Dodge Ram Van 2500: overall not rated
  • 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 2-DR.: overall not rated

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 15, 2006 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Consequence: A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

NHTSA campaign 06E024000

827 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1995 Dodge RAM

Owner Complaints

827 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Dodge RAM (80 mention a crash, 48 a fire, 40 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes163
Hydraulic161
Power Train107
Electrical System100
Suspension63
Structure59
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 20, 2023 · Engine Fire
“The contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, she noticed fire coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that she was able to move…”
Oct 26, 2022 · Vehicle Speed Control
“The contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was not…”
Jan 24, 2021 · Structure
“WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE TRUCK THE DASH WAS JUST CRACKED UP THEN I HAD TO CHANGE THE HEATER CORE AND WHILE PUTTING THE DASH BACK IN IT BROKE ALL UP AND NOW THERE ARE SHARP EDGES ALL ACROSS THE TOP…”
Jun 10, 2020 · Electrical System Fire
“VEHICLE WAS OFF AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, UPON ENTRY THE NEXT MORNING FOUND A SMOLDERING FIRE AND A BURNED IGNITION/STEERING COLUMN W/ EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE. *TR”
Jul 23, 2019 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKING. HE THEN NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TOP ROLLOVER VALVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1995 DODGE RAM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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