Complaints
407
Crashes
22
Fires
17
Injuries
18
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Dodge 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#133 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:102,529 mi
Crash-related:1
#224 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:24,571 mi
Crash-related:2
#320 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:119,700 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Dodge 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 33 | 1 | — | 102,529 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 24 | 2 | — | 24,571 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 20 | — | — | 119,700 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | — | 2 | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 11 | — | — | 98,692 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 2 | 144,575 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 136,098 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 8 | — | 2 | 84,333 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 8 | 1 | — | 131,719 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 8 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 3 | — | 143,333 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 2 | — | 152,798 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | — | 118,411 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 95,510 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | 1 | 144,000 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 120,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,529
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,571
Structural Problems
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,700
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,692
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
144,575
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,000
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,098
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
84,333
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,719
Tires:Tread/Belt
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,333
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,798
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,411
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,510
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
144,000
Manual Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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