1996 Dodge RAM 2500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 291 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 226,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500, 2% of the 291 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 226,500 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.
“I was driving down the road doing about 55mph and all of a sudden started to have a bad vibration. It caused the whole truck to shake. I pulled over and looked under it and all around it but found nothing. I continued to drive it and it drove fine. Every time it gets around 55 it starts the shaking. I keep finding online that it is called the death wobble and that there have been multiple cases.”
NHTSA complaint #10538294, filed 2013-09, 203,000 miles“The hitch is cracking near where it bolts to the frame of the truck. Chrysler has recalled 1998-2000 trucks for this problem but says my truck is not in the recall. Yet I have a recall on the secondary hood latch, ignition switch and throttle cable.they told me to get the hitch repaired and save my reciept! It is stress cracked on both sides and I think welding it would be dangerous. There have to be a lot of hitches out there on Dodge rams ready to break off - I though you should know. P.s. …”
NHTSA complaint #751767, filed 2001-09“Drive shaft/cruise control, and battery malfunctioned. The original tires on the vehicle wore out within 20 months after it was purchased. The keyless entry system does not always operate properly. Owner indicated a 2-point belt restraint system.however, the equipment listing a unibelt restraint system.”
NHTSA complaint #540782, filed 1998-09“Consumer was hooked up to a stock trailor with 20 sheep weighing aproximately 4,000lbs. Consumer noticed that hitch was at a angle. Got down underneath to find it was cracked. Consumer will take it in to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #890500, filed 2001-06Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 13 | 6% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 35 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 10% |
| 2001 | 36 | 8% |
| 2000 | 14 | 7% |
| 1999 | 21 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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