1996 Dodge RAM Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 10,500miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering (2) and latches, locks and linkages (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Steering: “Steering failure, coupling assembly has a universal joint and between the assembly there is sliding shaft that has movement which causes the vehicle not to steer correctly and pull to the right or left while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #807300, filed 1997-01Vehicle speed control: “Gas pedal sticking on 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup causing the vehicle to immediately accelerate. Pedal had to be manually pulled up to stop the acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #10016995, filed 2003-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,500 and 10,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM Pickup (1500) · coupe | not rated | 3 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a…
Other model years of the Dodge RAM Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14 | 16,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 22 | 49,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 20 | 44,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 8 | 67,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 33 | 67,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 18 | 122,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 17 | 45,004 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 6 | 10,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | 132,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge RAM Pickup model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,500 miles and the middle half falls between 10,500 and 10,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.