1996 Dodge Dodge Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 35filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 36,038miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck. The part named most often is brakes, with 9 complaints (26% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and electrical system (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,038 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes9 26%
- Electrical system3 8.6%
- Engine cooling3 8.6%
- Seats3 8.6%
- Tires3 8.6%
- Air bags2 5.7%
- Equipment2 5.7%
- Fuel system2 5.7%
- Other or unknown2 5.7%
Also reported: Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Every week this past month I have been taking my car into the nelson Dodge dealership in el monte, california in regards to the service engine light keeps coming on. The dealership cannot find out what is wrong with the car. They think it may need powerstrain control module and map sensor. The dealership is not sure. I took the van in on 10/15/01 due to the check engine light and I was charge for replacing the thermostat and gasket. On 10/23/01, my van stall while driving and I took it in and was charge for the throttle body service. …”
NHTSA complaint #754149, filed 2001-11Electrical system: “Our batteries both died together on the day before our recall appt. In consequence, to return home, we had to buy two(2) new batteries. We are wondering if there is some form of remuneration for this unforeseen and costly failure?”
NHTSA complaint #729854, filed 2000-09Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 77 and 72,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck.
Other model years of the Dodge Dodge Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 15 | 22,428 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 22 | 31,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 39 | 68,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 20 | 66,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 51 | 86,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 28 | 58,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 18 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 35 | 36,038 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 16 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 19 | 95,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge Dodge Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 9 complaints (26% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.
Has the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,038 miles and the middle half falls between 77 and 72,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.