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1996 Dodge Ram 3500 structure problems

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Dodge Ram 35009% of all complaints for this model year.

11
Structure complaints
9%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

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, 2019
  • Use 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, 2019
  • Repair 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, 2019
  • Repair 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
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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.