1996 Dodge Ram 3500 structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased this truck in 2003 and the dash was cracked. It shakes and rattles whenever I hit any bumps in the road. Dodge will do nothing but try to sell me another dash at a sky high rate. I'm afraid the dash will completely fall apart while my wife or I am driving down the road. I am now…”
filed Jun 5, 2007
“Driver heard a squeaking noise coming from the front. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. The front bumper fell off at the dealership, and mechanic informed the driver that front bumper needed to be replaced. *ak”
filed Jan 28, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 3500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 53 | 19% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 9 | 20% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 31 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500
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.