1996 Dodge Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 26filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 84,840miles, 4 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 Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 1996 Dodge Pickup. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (23% of the total), followed by fuel system (5) and engine cooling (3). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 84,840 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 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.
- Brakes6 23%
- Fuel system5 19%
- Engine cooling3 12%
- Steering3 12%
- Suspension3 12%
- Electrical system2 7.7%
- Seats2 7.7%
- Tires2 7.7%
- Vehicle speed control2 7.7%
Also reported: Air bags (1), Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “The failure and near fatalities involved the installation of napa brake pads by a local Dodge dealer. I was supposed to have had Dodge brake pads installed but napa pads were substituted without my knowledge. The failure involved the inside brake pad. Somehow, the inside brake pad separated from the metal pad plate. Then at the most inopportune time, when I needed to apply the brakes, the brake pad slipped out of the caliper housing. I was on an interstate highway, traveling about 60 MPH in a 4-wheel drive Pickup in fairly heavy traffic when brake lights started to go off. …”
NHTSA complaint #741772, filed 2001-03Fuel system: “I believe that this is a safety as well as an environmental issue. The failed components are firmly attached to the chasis of the vehicle. As there is no associated accident the part failure is premature and a manufacturing defect. Please advise if you wish me to retain the parts for investigation. No safety defect mentioned in the summary.”
NHTSA complaint #725004, filed 2000-07Engine cooling: “Vehicle caught on fire . According to the dealer, the pipes are too close to the heat shield and it caught on fire. There is a technical advisory out on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #814526, filed 1997-07Steering: “The consumer received recall on throttle cable and linkages. While the vehicle was in dealers shop for recall fixing, the fuel pump broke, the dealer said the consumer is responsible for the fuel pump breaking that it was brought into the dealership that way.”
NHTSA complaint #563517, filed 2001-10Mileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 72,000 and 97,679 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 Pickup 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 Pickup.
Other model years of the Dodge Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 94,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 15 | 96,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 26 | 84,840 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 23 | 210,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 8 | 173,289 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Dodge Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 1996 Dodge Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Dodge Pickup is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (23% of the total), followed by fuel system with 5.
Has the 1996 Dodge Pickup 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 Pickup reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 84,840 miles and the middle half falls between 72,000 and 97,679 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.