1996 Dodge Ram Pickup Problems: 6 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Brakes
2
Steering
2
Acceleration
1
Locks
1

Problems by type

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Brakes
2
Steering
2
Acceleration
1
Locks
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 11

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Sep 3, 2014 Service bulletinPart Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve
Apr 25, 2003 Service bulletinSeat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models. tt
May 25, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. tt
Sep 29, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. tt
Mar 3, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding child seat tether anchors. tt
Nov 12, 1999 Service bulletinDaimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. tt
Dec 30, 1998 Service bulletinSubject regarding airbag on - off switches. yc
Apr 17, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on installation of radio transmitting equipment. ak
Jul 11, 1997 Service bulletinConcerns with a/c evaporator odor. nlm
Jun 13, 1997 Service bulletinInformation on tire and wheel runout. nlm

See all 11 bulletins for the 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup

What 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Brakes · 10,500 miles · NJ

Brakes failed due to metal line tube breaking and released all brake fluid from master cylinder.

Filed May 4, 2003 · Acceleration · AL · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jun 7, 2002 · Locks · UN

Consumer was charged for recall repair 01v‑040 of the secondary hood latch. Nlm

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Steering · TX

Steering wheel jerked, and steering wheel will turn completely around and around.

Filed Oct 24, 2000 · Brakes · IN

Front rotors failed.

Filed Jan 8, 1997 · Steering · NJ

Steering failure, coupling assembly has a universal joint and between the assembly there is sliding shaft that has movement which causes the vehicle not to steer correctly and pull to the right or left while driving.

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Questions about the 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup

Is the 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup, fewer than a typical Ram Pickup model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup?

Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (2).

How many recalls does the 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup have?

No recalls on record.

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1996 Dodge Ram Pickup problems