1996 Dodge Ram 2500 engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. While attempting to downshift at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the clutch would not engage into any gears. He was forced to use the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and…”
filed Aug 7, 2009
“We have a 1996 dodge truck ram p/u 2500 2door e with 78,155 miles. The sleeve threading for the oil plug to screw into under the oil pan broke during a chrysler mileage driven maintenance schedule for my ram pickup cummins diesel. There have been 17 oil changes done up to now. The dealership said…”
filed May 25, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 23 | 7% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 20 | 6% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 13 | 3% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 26 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.