While driving up a hill engine lost power and rolled backward. Then, consumer controlled vehicle and parked it, and saw black smoke. Transmission fluid came out. Problem was just like safety recall on gasoline o, but this vehicle engine was diesel.
1996 Dodge Ram: sudden loss of power
7 of the 622 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 22 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
While traveling at 30 MPH with a half to 1/4 of tank of fuel, fuel injector stopped operating, causing vehicle to lose power. Dealer was notified. *ak check the engine light came on as the vehicle started to cut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and serviced.
I was not able to enter the VIN # here it is: [xxx]. I was traveling @ 75 MPH in the fast lane of interstate 95 in heavy traffic. Felt sudden loss of power & decline of speed, narrowly escaped major accident. Found that transmission lost 5th gear. Researched and found manufacturer published service bulletin (#21-10-98a) sept. 98. I was never made aware of this known problem. Dodge does not consider this a safety concern - I wish they were in the vehicle when this happened instead of my two sons & I.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle will lose power when going up a hill. Dealer has rebuilt transmission, but defect has reoccurred.
While driving on the highway the driveshaft fell out of vehicle, causing the vehicle to lose power. Dealer has seen and replaced the driveshaft at consumers expense.
During vehicle operation at 10 MPH the crankshaft pulley& belt fell off, causing a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The same problem took place a 2nd time.
Failure of the ABS brakes, causing loss of power assist, the brake pedal went to the floor.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Illuminated MIL as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have...
- Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube,...
- Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - OBD II "carb" readiness monitor information
- A new kit has been released that will allow technicians to repair turbochargers with failed wastegate...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the accesory drive belt becomes damaged on the inboard edge
- Some vehicles may exhibit light spark knock with a warm engine under load
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Ram loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Ram?
7 of 622 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram (1%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Ram?
There are 0 recalls and 22 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 8Power steering loss 7Premature wear 6Sudden acceleration 6Adaptive cruise 5Grinding brakes 5Harsh shifting 5
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