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Fuel systemPart report

1996 Dodge RAM Van Fuel system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Dodge RAM Van, 6% of the 18 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.

“While driving, could hear wind noise coming through the door on driver's side, continued driving, later, checked door, door lock post where normally welded to frame/covered with sheet metal, came off. Dealer rewelded door post back to frame. Had to be redone again 6 months later. Water leak at rear seam. While cruise control was activated at 68 MPH, vehicle accelerated to 78 MPH and was climbing. While driving in extreme heat, the clutch fan engages, there is a loss of power, and there is very low fuel economy.”

NHTSA complaint #816984, filed 1997-10

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200217%
200113%
199912%
199815%
1997213%
199616%

Other parts of the 1996 Dodge RAM Van

Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM Van

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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