1996 Dodge RAM Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM Pickup years
- Not enough data 9th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup. That ranks 9th out of 9 RAM Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 10,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner 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 RAM Pickup 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 | 2 | 33% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Dodge RAM Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup.
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.
Brakes failed due to metal line tube breaking and released all brake fluid from master cylinder.
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
Consumer was charged for recall repair 01v-040 of the secondary hood latch. Nlm
Steering wheel jerked, and steering wheel will turn completely around and around.*ak
Front rotors failed.*et
Other Dodge RAM Pickup years
← 1995 RAM Pickup · 1997 RAM Pickup →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM Pickup | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 RAM Pickup | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 RAM Pickup | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 RAM Pickup | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 RAM Pickup | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM Pickup | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM Pickup | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Pickup model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.