1996 Dodge Dodge Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dodge Truck years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Dodge Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (9 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 77 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Dodge Dodge Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Like almost every other dash in the dodge pickup this one as well as the one in my 18 year old sons 96 1500 is destroyed. *tr
I was driving my 1996 dodge caravan to work one day when i began to hear a sound like an avalanche of rocks falling underneath the car. The van ultimately stopped running. I noticed coolant on the street. I towed the van to a dodge service center. They diagnosed that my water pump bearing had…
1996 dodge ram extended cab pick up involved in severe frontal crash. Airbags did not deploy. Dodge's investigation said that this was correct since the damage was in the "crush" "crumple" areas and energy did not disipate enough to activate airbags? Insurance company totaled vehicle due to severe…
After pumping fuel into vehicle there is no registration on fuel gauge/needle on dashboard.*ak consumer states that the gas pump was replaced three times, also gas idle does not work. *slc
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE . THE BACK PART OF THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BROKE AND FELL AGAINST THE BACK SEAT. THE STEEL FRAME BROKE IN HALF THE THE JOIN T WHERE IT SWIFFERS. THE METEAL THICKNES IS LESS THAN 1-8 INCH. I WENT TO ASHEVILLE DODGE . THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRENTY AND THEY WOULDN'T FIX IT…
Other Dodge Dodge Truck years
← 1995 Dodge Truck · 1997 Dodge Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dodge Truck | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 Dodge Truck | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 Dodge Truck | 39 | 0 |
| 2000 Dodge Truck | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 Dodge Truck | 51 | 0 |
| 1998 Dodge Truck | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 Dodge Truck | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 Dodge Truck | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Dodge Truck model years, the 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.