1996 Dodge Pickup Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Dodge Pickup, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“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 1997-07Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Pickup
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 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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