1996 Dodge Mini RAM VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mini RAM VAN years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM VAN. That is the most of any Mini RAM VAN model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 20%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Dodge Mini RAM VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Dodge Mini RAM VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM VAN.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge mini ram van. The contact stated that the steering shaft failed causing the vehicle to veer to the sides. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and informed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced, however the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was…
I have had to either replace or repair two of my hankook milage plus tires since i purchased them six months ago. The latest incident occuring on 2/21/05. I have both tires the one that was replaced and the i had to have repaired.
During summer cruise control shut off between 18 and 25 miles. *ak cruise control was operative when outside temperatures are cool. Dealer cannot find problem. *tt
Engine failure, engine was replaced for four times by dealer. Reason for failure was unknown. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak
Passenger door/rear gate leaks.*sd
Other Dodge Mini RAM VAN years
← 1995 Mini RAM VAN · 1997 Mini RAM VAN →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Mini RAM VAN | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Mini RAM VAN | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Mini RAM VAN | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM VAN?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mini RAM VAN model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.