1995 Dodge RAM Pickup — 5.9L L6 Diesel

The 1995 Dodge RAM Pickup shows 9 complaints and 10 TSBs, with notably 2 NHTSA investigations—matching the highest investigation count in this generation—yet zero recalls. Comparing this to later years in the dataset reveals an interesting arc: complaints surged to 20 in 1998 and peaked at 33 in 1999 before dropping sharply to 8 in 2000, while recalls only appeared in 2002. The 1995 model therefore sits at the generation's beginning with moderate complaint volume but elevated investigative scrutiny, suggesting potential early manufacturing or design concerns that were identified but did not meet the threshold for a formal recall. The top complaint areas—Electrical System (3) and Vehicle Speed Control (2)—along with 1 crash complaint and 2 fire complaints indicate specific issue patterns, though these numbers are small. This year represents a relatively stable entry point within the generation, showing fewer complaints than the problematic 1998-1999 period, but with the caveat that the 2 investigations hint at underlying issues that may have manifested more clearly in subsequent model years. Given the lower complaint count relative to later years and absence of recalls, the 1995 represents a moderately safer bet within this generation, though buyers should budget for potential electrical and speed control repairs suggested by the TSB pattern.