1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Mini Ram Van. The contact stated that the steering shaft failed causing the vehicle to veer to the sides. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and informed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced, however the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the part was discontinued. The failure mileage was 37,000...updated 11/17/16 the consumer stated he repaired the steering himself by removing the steering shaft and replacing the ujoint. Updated 08/08/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10916786, filed 2016-10, 37,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Mini RAM Van
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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