Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup peaked in 1997, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1996 Dodge RAM Pickup
Pickup, gasoline, 4x2, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Jan 8, 1997 to Jun 28, 2005.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints6Close to the median 1996 pickup
Severity index16.71996 pickups average 15.4
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 28, 2005Failure Jun 27, 200510,500 milesLakehurst, NJService brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO METAL LINE TUBE BREAKING AND RELEASED ALL BRAKE FLUID FROM MASTER CYLINDER.
NHTSA complaint 10126925 - Filed May 4, 2003Failure Jan 27, 2000Union Grove, ALAccelerator pedalCrash1 injured1 killed
GAS PEDAL STICKING ON 1996 DODGE RAM PICKUP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE. PEDAL HAD TO BE MANUALLY PULLED "UP" TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10016995 - Filed Jun 7, 2002Unknown, UNLatch
CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR RECALL REPAIR 01V-040 OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. NLM
NHTSA complaint 563614 - Filed Mar 26, 2001Failure Mar 23, 2001Shiner, TXSteering
STEERING WHEEL JERKED, AND STEERING WHEEL WILL TURN COMPLETELY AROUND AND AROUND.*AK
NHTSA complaint 884133 - Filed Oct 24, 2000Failure Sep 27, 2000Westfield, INService brakes, Rotor
FRONT ROTORS FAILED.*ET
NHTSA complaint 556387 - Filed Jan 8, 1997Failure Dec 31, 1996Kendall Park, NJSteering wheel/handle bar
STEERING FAILURE, COUPLING ASSEMBLY HAS A UNIVERSAL JOINT AND BETWEEN THE ASSEMBLY THERE IS SLIDING SHAFT THAT HAS MOVEMENT WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE NOT TO STEER CORRECTLY AND PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT WHILE DRIVING. *AK
NHTSA complaint 807300
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 9002849 Sep 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit … - 0801003 Apr 25, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT - 082700 Sep 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT - 083799 Nov 12, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT - 241197 Jul 11, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM - 220197 Jun 13, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM - 0801001 May 25, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT - 230800 Mar 3, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 081798 Dec 30, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC - 081698 Apr 17, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK - 230397 Feb 14, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.