1996 Dodge Dodge Truck Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck, 11% of the 35 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2001-11Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 20% |
| 2002 | 4 | 18% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 8% |
| 1998 | 4 | 14% |
| 1997 | 3 | 17% |
| 1996 | 4 | 11% |
| 1995 | 4 | 25% |
| 1994 | 5 | 26% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
| 1992 | 2 | 14% |
| 1991 | 2 | 20% |
| 1990 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck
9 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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