1996 Dodge Pickup Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,679miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Dodge Pickup, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,679 miles. 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.
“Smoke came from up under the dashboard near the light switch. Removed dash panel to inspect the switch and found that the switch to the bottom left fire wall was burned. Contacted Dodge dealer. *dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*739168”
NHTSA complaint #10006381, filed 2001-01, 97,679 miles“On two separate occasions experienced an engine compartment fire. When turning off vehicle and removing key from ignition, car was still running. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the fuel shut off relay & wire. One week later, fire occurred again. Consumer felt this had something to do with ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #865223, filed 2000-07Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Pickup
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Pickup
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.
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