1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van.

Most common 1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires2
Structure1
Visibility1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering1

What owners report

2016-10-18, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE MINI RAM VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO THE SIDES. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS DISCONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000...UPDATED 11/17/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPAIRED THE STEERING HIMSELF BY REMOVING THE STEERING SHAFT AND REPLACING THE UJOINT. UPDATED 08/08/2017*JS
2005-02-21, Tires
I HAVE HAD TO EITHER REPLACE OR REPAIR TWO OF MY HANKOOK MILAGE PLUS TIRES SINCE I PURCHASED THEM SIX MONTHS AGO. THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURING ON 2/21/05. I HAVE BOTH TIRES THE ONE THAT WAS REPLACED AND THE I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED.
2003-01-27, Vehicle Speed Control
DURING SUMMER CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF BETWEEN 18 AND 25 MILES. *AK CRUISE CONTROL WAS OPERATIVE WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES ARE COOL. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *TT
2001-08-21, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FAILURE, ENGINE WAS REPLACED FOR FOUR TIMES BY DEALER. REASON FOR FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
1996-04-17, Structure
PASSENGER DOOR/REAR GATE LEAKS.*SD

1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van questions

Does the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Structure (1), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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