1996 Dodge RAM 2500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 291 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500, 3% of the 291 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,500 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.
“Dodge RAM 2500 pick up truck: dashboard has been slowly disintegrating to the point where certainly elements are holding only by one screw ' air-condition vents are falling out. Top of dashboard is 50% gone, broken in to small pieces and exposing electrical wires to the harsh sunlight. Some controls such as driver seat electrical window is no longer opening, RPM meter is only working intermittently. The underside, exposing all wires and controls is missing cover (disintegrated). Dodge is no longer selling the dashboard replacement ' would be willing to purchase at almost any price. …”
NHTSA complaint #10299079, filed 2010-01, 50,000 miles“Had to replace the whole air conditioning system by an independent mechanic that only wanted the truck for half as much time and money. The evaporator coil under the dash failed and the evaporator drier also failed( it rusted out). I have talked to other truck owners with similar problems and I did call chrysler and they never heard of the problem, kinda makes me wonder whats going on. Admittedly the truck is off warranty, but I've never had an air conditioning system that ever needed any attention and one is 12 years old. Any help with this situation would be greatly appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #727472, filed 2000-08“The rear blower motor that controls the air conditioner burned out, causing the inside of the van to become filled with smoke, the motor melted the housing cover of the motor. Dealer has been contacted.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTires
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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