When the consumer started the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated. The RPM's had gone into the red. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the repair shop, but the mechanic could not repair it because he could not duplicate the problem. *ak the tow truck driver had viewed one of the cables in a "u" shape and it was stuck into a spring on the gas pedal. *scc
1996 Dodge Ram: sudden unintended acceleration
6 of the 622 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
- 20101
- 20041
- 20021
- 19981
- 19972
- 19966
- 19951
- 19943
What owners say
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a crash. Sudden acceleration problem happened once before. Dealer could not determine the problem. *ak brake failed.
When vehicle was put in drive it suddenly accelerated, causing a collision, resulting in minor injuries to driver. Dealer has not been notified.
Overdrive unit broke, causing sudden acceleration.
During vehicle operation at 25 MPH. A sudden acceleration has been experienced twice.
Sudden acceleration.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.
- Risk
- A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. Owner notification began august 3, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V037000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Ram sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Ram?
6 of 622 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram (1%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Ram?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Ram
ABS 70Brake failure 34No deployment 27Pulling 21Tire blowout 18Fire or smoke 15Headlights 15Transmission failure 14Stalling 12Won't shift 12Fuel pump 10Slipping 10Overheating 9Ball joint 8Fuel gauge 8Loss of power 7Power steering loss 7Premature wear 6Adaptive cruise 5Grinding brakes 5Harsh shifting 5
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