1996 Dodge RAM 3500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Dodge RAM 3500, 5% of the 124 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Tow package beneath vehicle broke away, causing bolts to loosen and hitch to break away. Metal that goes to the frame was breaking away during travels over 5 year period. Not covered by manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #893122, filed 2001-07“Spare tire is supported by a steel cable connected to a hand winch. Upon raising spare tire, it will not lift up directly to the stowed position, but will hang against tail pipe. Operator layed under vehicle to align the tire and clear tail pipe. Cable became slack and cable retainer plate became detached, allowing the spare wheel to fall free, striking the operatoe in the face. Hitting with enough force to cause the eye glasses to cut the skin below left eye, requiring stiches at local emergency room.”
NHTSA complaint #534029, filed 1999-04“Transmission will not shift into 5th gear,cause unknown, accelerator cable was replaced,electrical short with ABS and consumer also states radio is inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #832637, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge RAM 3500
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM 3500
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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