1996 Dodge Ram engine problems

57 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 57
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
25
Engine
15
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
5
Exhaust system: emission control
3
Exhaust system
3
Cooling system: radiator assembly
3
Cooling system
3
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Ram engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Dodge Ram engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 12 Overheating 9 Loss of power 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · FL

Air condition works off and on the paint on the truck is blue .it has been coming off for some time .first in small areas and now longer. Looks like a bad sun burn.don't think it was done right at the manufactors.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 88,992 miles · CA

Cylinder head's are cracked, causing truck to damage head gaskets. Overdrive on the truck went out so truck wouldn't shift.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Engine · FL · fire

Engine caught on fire without warning.

Filed May 15, 2003 · Engine · VA

I have a 1996 dodge ram van 2500 with a 3.9 liter engine in 117000 miles I had to have 2 timing chains installed and now it is on its 3rd timing chain why?

Filed Sep 26, 2002 · Engine · AZ

Consumer states that the vapor canister is filled with some sort of black substance and the vehicle is not running properly. Contacted dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle is not included in the recall.

Filed Apr 5, 2002 · Engine · AR

While driving, consumer discovered that crankshaft was misaligned and knocked bearings out of the rods. *ak dealer installed remanufactured engine in truck at 54,000 miles, the remanufactured engine had a knock in it from day one of installation, consumer took truck back to dealer, dealer replaced pan and bearings.

Filed Dec 10, 2001 · Engine · GA

While driving vehicle makes a clunking noise. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that cataylic converter needed replacement. Please provide any further information.

Filed Nov 8, 2001 · Airbags, Engine · GA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer states engine stalled while traveling down a mountain, consumer lost all control of vehicle and went off a 300 ft revene, vehicle finally stopped after striking a tree head on, air bag did not deploy, consumer sustained injuries, a month after purchasing vehicle, recall repairs were completed on vehicle regarding blower and igntion, consumer was later informed of additional recalls that needed to be repaired on vehicle, however consumer was never given any specific details about what was repaired/replaced.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Engine · PA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · TX

Consumer states transmission has been replaced.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Ram engine

Does the 1996 Dodge Ram have engine problems?

Owners have filed 57 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Dodge Ram, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Ram engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Is there a recall for the 1996 Dodge Ram engine?

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