1996 Dodge Ram equipment problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1996 Dodge Ram — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My main complaint is the transmission. The pressure seal for second gear has been replaced 3 times. It lasts for about 30,000 miles and then goes. I've had to pay for the repair 2 out of 3 times. Approx 1400.00.. The last time I had parts put in that were not chrysler products.”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Wrong certification label on driver's door pillar. Has vin # [xxx] on label. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”
filed Sep 22, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt
1801201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 25, 2001Concerns with a buzz noise coming from the front door speaker(s). *tt
081600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 28, 2000
Equipment problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Ram | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Ram | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 Ram | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 Ram | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 Ram | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 Ram | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 Ram | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 Ram | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 Ram | 8 | 2% |
| 1992 Ram | 3 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Ram
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.