1996 Dodge RAM Van Steering 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 steering 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.
“Steering wheel and column is extremely loose which has resulted in severe problems maneuvering vehicle. Problem becomes more pronounced when making a right or left turn ,cause has not yet to be determined. No collisions or injuries have occurred due to the problem. Consumer was informed that there had been a recall regarding the Dodge minivans steering problems, however consumers vehicle did not fit recall because it was a full size van.”
NHTSA complaint #890292, filed 2001-06Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge RAM Van
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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