1996 Dodge RAM VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM VAN years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Dodge RAM VAN. That ranks 5th out of 9 RAM VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 33%), typically at around 31,365 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Dodge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 33% | 31,365 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Dodge RAM VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Dodge 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Safety belt cinching latch plate (PE02082) — opened Nov 6, 2002, closed Apr 23, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We submitted a letter to chrysler asking for a "goodwill repair refund" and had a phone call from the customer service center, al williams, stating that the three (3)year warranty had expired. We had explained that our leisure travel van with a dodge v8 360 engine only on 31,365 on the…
Dunlop, at, p255/70r15, dot dbm2ga2428, replacement equipment with 1000 miles on a 1996 ram 250 van. Driver rear tire had tread separation at 65 mph. On 6, august 2002 passenger rear tire had tread separation at 65 mph, mileage was 6000 miles. *ak all the tires now have tread seperation and the…
Vehicle was supposed to be a three quater tone vehicle, but after further review consumer found out that vehicle was half tone. When contacting dealer, dealer noted that they knew about it. It was manufactured that way because of better handling.*ak
While driving at highway speeds transmission went out. Vehicle was no longer driveable.*ak
Moveable side view mirrors slip with shutting doors and with travel at highway speed (>45 mph). I (owner) attempted to repair initial slippage by tightening screws. Mirrors soon began slipping again, and vehicle was past 36,000 mile warranty. Screw threads are now stripped, mirrors won't maintain…
Other Dodge RAM VAN years
← 1995 RAM VAN · 1997 RAM VAN →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 RAM VAN | 14 | 1 |
| 2001 RAM VAN | 33 | 1 |
| 2000 RAM VAN | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 RAM VAN | 47 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM VAN | 22 | 1 |
| 1997 RAM VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM VAN | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge RAM VAN?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, visibility problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge RAM VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Dodge RAM VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM VAN 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.