Complaints
905
Crashes
84
Fires
26
Injuries
53
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#192 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:14
#276 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:71,079 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#332 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 92 | 14 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 76 | 3 | 1 | 71,079 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 32 | 2 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 27 | 24 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 24 | 2 | 5 | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 24 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 23 | 4 | — | 78,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 21 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 18 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 16 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 16 | — | 2 | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 16 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 16 | 3 | — | 63,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 14 | — | 2 | — | |
| TIRES | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 13 | 3 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | — | 54,664 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 4 | — | 52,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 10 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 9 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 9 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 9 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 9 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 9 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 8 | 1 | — | — |
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