1996 Dodge RAM 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM 2500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 291 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500. That ranks 10th out of 18 RAM 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (74 complaints, 25%), typically at around 94,000 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 15 fires, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 291owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 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 problems | 74 | 25% | 94,000 | “abs brakes” (12%) | — |
| Power Train | 44 | 15% | 105,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 26 | 9% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 24 | 8% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 23 | 8% | 189,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 20 | 7% | 203,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 5% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 | 5% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 5% | 222,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 5% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 13 | 4% | 173,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 4% | 257,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 3% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | 92,300 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 1% | 135,707 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 1% | 226,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 181,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 175,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Seat back failure (DP03006) — opened Sep 23, 2003, closed Apr 8, 2004.
- Loss of throttle control (PE00048) — opened Dec 11, 2000, closed Mar 7, 2001, led to recall 01V037000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the air bag warning light suddenly activated, and moments later the front driverâs side air bag erroneously deployed. During the failure, the driver sustained various facial injuries and injuries to the…
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at night with the high beam on, a strong burning odor was detected inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that he thought the burning odor was coming from outside not the vehicle as no warning lights were…
The pealing (defective) paint that dodge refuses to do anything about has now pealed around the windshield frame. The windshield is stuck to the paint, but since the paint has turned loose from the windshield frame it's just sort of sitting there. I guess the good news is now upon impact the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 45-55 mph, the vehicle experienced severe front end shakes and vibration when driving over grooved pavement. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer urness motors (505 cherry heights road…
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate at night time. The contact mentioned that the high beam headlights turned off after ten minutes and the low beam headlights flickered. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred…
Other Dodge RAM 2500 years
← 1995 RAM 2500 · 1997 RAM 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 283 | 4 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 298 | 4 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 236 | 4 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 214 | 5 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 317 | 7 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 361 | 8 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 670 | 6 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 422 | 6 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 582 | 6 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 661 | 6 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 155 | 0 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 469 | 1 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 211 | 1 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 313 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 225 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 213 | 0 |
| 1996 | 291 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 267 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 74 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM 2500 model years, the 1996 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.