CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 298 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 17 fires, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (55 reports).
1996 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500.
Most common 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 298 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 55 |
| Power Train | 55 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 37 |
| Structure | 35 |
| Suspension | 31 |
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Steering | 27 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the hood flew open and struck the windshield. The contact immediately veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that the hood was bent, and the windshield was cracked due to the failure. The contact was able to drive to the residence at a slow speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V040000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The dealer informed the contact that he would be charged a repair fee for the replacement of the hood, the grill, the windshield, and components; however, the parts were not available. The manufacturer was
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, he noticed that fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic stated that the rollover valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND THE PLASTIC START TO MELTING
MY BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, STEERING BOX, ALL THAT HAS TO DO WITH THOSE AREAS HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES AND DODGE NEEDS TO FOX THEM FOR FREE PUT THEM UNDER THE RECALL DEPT SO THEY CAN BE. STEERING WHEEL VERY LOOSE TONS OF PLAY VERY DANGEROUS.
SIGMA TIRES STAMPEDE TIRES -265 75 16 AT SPLITTING TREAD AND COMING APART -TOLD RECALL ONLY LAST TEN* YEARS**-NOTHING TO DO AND NO REPLACEMENT-TIRE KINGDOM* TRUCK VIBRATES AND SHAKES, LOUD THUD,THUD, NOISE(IN MOTION) AFFECTS STEERING AS WOBBLES ALWAYS*HAD ISSUES AS ROUGH**RIDING OVER THE YEARS AND NEVER KNEW WHY*
1996 Dodge RAM 1500 questions
Does the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500?
Based on 298 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (55), Power Train (55), Engine And Engine Cooling (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 has been fixed?
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