1996 Dodge Ram body problems

24 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 24
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frame and members
7
Body
4
Body: tailgate
2
Body: hood: hinge and attachments
2
Body: hood
2
Body: door
2
Body: bumpers
2
Frame and members: underbody shields
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Ram body problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Hood latchOpened May 3, 2000, closed April 20, 2001

Onmarch 20, 1995, daimlerchrysler filed a defect report for 181,008 1994 and 1995 dodge ram trucks manufacturedc from january 21, 1994 - october 25, 1994 at the dodge city assembly plant and from march 26, 1994 - december 8, 1994 at the lago alberto assembly plant.the secondary hood latch rod could bind on the guide bracket and prevent engagement of the secondary latch.if this occurs when the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could fly up when the vehicle is being driven and obstruct the drier's vision increasing the potential for a crash.the recall remedy was to replace the sedcondary hood latch.owners were notified in august of 1995.this recall rate as of 2/97 was 68%

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What 1996 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Body · TX

Consumer was changing the alteranter and haeard a squeaking underneath the vehilce. Consumer looked down and found that it was a cracked frame above the coil spring housing. Consumer contaced the chrysler corporation. However, consmer was told that thery was nothing they could do.

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Body · 110,000 miles · PA · 1 injury

While driving at 30 MPH a cup of hot coffee spilled from the cup holder, scalding the consumer's leg. Consumer felt that the cup holder was not designed to hold securely.

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Body · OK

Hood blew up while driving 40 MPH, no injuries.

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Body, Visibility · MT

Bed has completely cracked in width of vehicle. This condition makes vehicle unstable. *ak consumer states there are also cracks at edges near tail gate. Tailgate hinges broke. Handles on window broke, causing window to open while vehicle was in motion.

Filed Sep 27, 2001 · Body · VA

Spring on hood corroded, causing hood not remain in the down position. Please give any further details.

Filed Apr 15, 2001 · Body · IL

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Body · OK

Welds on frame broke while driving, causing motor to drop on suspension. This caused vehicle to pull to right. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Sep 29, 2000 · Body, Transmission · TX

Frame separated because of improper welding, causing the transmission bolts to separate.

Filed Feb 18, 2000 · Body · TX

Tailgate side of the bed fell apart. The part was loosened from the original welding part.

Filed Sep 23, 1999 · Body, Engine · TX

Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star dodge in san antonio. Air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester. All windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks. Vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain. Vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 MPH. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start. Most if not all of these problems were reported to dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta dodge nothing has ever been remedied.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Ram body

Does the 1996 Dodge Ram have body problems?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the body of the 1996 Dodge Ram, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Ram body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Ram body?

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

What year does the Dodge Ram have the most body problems?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most body complaints are 1995 (26 complaints), 1996 (24 complaints) and 2001 (24 complaints).