1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500, 2% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The reclining mechanism has been repaired twice and has failed thee times. Two time while the vehicle was in motion, once at highway speed. Parts are not available for correct repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10256029, filed 2009-01, 96,000 miles“Passenger seat will not lock in place unless you push down on seat lever located under seat. Unable to put car seat in vehicle as we fear seat will fly forward. This has been broken for about 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10215192, filed 2008-01“Front power drivers seat adjuster support tube snapped in half when driving causing the seat to tilt suddenly back a couple of inches starteling the driver and causing momentary loss of control . Dealer refuses to cover cost of repair because truck is out of warranty. G of inches”
NHTSA complaint #727877, filed 2000-08“While getting into vehicle driver's side seat collapsed. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be done due to vehicle being out of its warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #880361, filed 2001-02“Consumer was traveling about 15mph on a side street and without prior notice driver's side seat went back into back seat. Bolt and anchor broke. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #878505, filed 2001-01Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 3 | 0% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500
52 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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