1996 Dodge RAM 1500 acceleration problems

11 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Cruise control
2
Linkages
1
Cables
1
Accelerator pedal
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge RAM 1500 acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Acceleration · 77,407 miles · AR

When driving with cruise control if the brakes are applied and driver returns to cruise control by accelerating the gas pedal goes to the floor. The engines and RPM's race very high, the driver has to stomp on the gas pedal to release pedal. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Acceleration, Transmission · 120,000 miles · UT · crash

After truck's engine was started the gear selector was placed in reverse so as to back out of garage. A loud noise was heard. The gear shift selector was returned to p. As this happened the truck lurched forward striking the garage wall. The buiding and truck were damaged.

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Acceleration · TX

The federal safety agency recall 01 v 037 000 manufacturer's recall 970 concerning /throttle cable: while driving at highway speed engine started to accelerate up to 77 MPH before consumer was able to gain control. Manufacturer was contacted and informed that vehicle not cover under that recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further inforamtion.

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Acceleration, Electrical · KS

5 core plugs replaced...intake manifold gasket replaced......throttle positioning senesor replaced...two batteries replaced

Filed Jan 22, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · IL

While attempting to shift into 3rd gear or overdrive at speed between 40-45 MPH, vehicle will either not shift and stay in 2nd gearso rpms continue to rise or will act as if in neutral and not shift or respond to the gas pedal, only resulting in high rpms.

Filed Oct 26, 1999 · Acceleration, Transmission · MA

While driving down the road transmission would not shift properly. It would slam into gear when shifting. Alsio, engine was racing when changing gears.

Filed Feb 10, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO

Throttle cable frayed/stuck. Also fuel line leak, and replaced front brakes.

Filed Apr 8, 1998 · Acceleration, Engine · SC

Vehicle experiences rough idling.

Filed Aug 29, 1997 · Acceleration · CA

Idler motor failed.

Filed May 30, 1997 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

Transmission vibrates/noisy.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 acceleration

Does the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the acceleration of the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 acceleration?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge RAM 1500 have the most acceleration problems?

The Dodge RAM 1500 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2012 (28 complaints), 2004 (26 complaints) and 2002 (22 complaints).