1996 Dodge RAM Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM Wagon years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Dodge RAM Wagon. That is the most of any RAM Wagon model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 60%). 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 RAM Wagon 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 | 3 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Dodge RAM Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Dodge RAM Wagon.
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.
Upper control arm... Rusted through see attached pictures
Tl*- the contact's 1996 dodge van had been excluded from the recall involving a catalytic converters used in dodge van of that year and it failed to pass smog test due to the failure of the catalytic converter. The dealer declined to perform the recall repairs, and a follow up call to the…
Vehicles transmission cooler quick connect recalled, but repairs not made due to dealer problem.
Brake release handle failed.
Fan clutch failed.
Other Dodge RAM Wagon years
← 1995 RAM Wagon · 1998 RAM Wagon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 RAM Wagon | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 RAM Wagon | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 RAM Wagon | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 RAM Wagon | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM Wagon | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM Wagon | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge RAM Wagon?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, parking brake problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge RAM Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Dodge RAM Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Wagon model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.