1996 Dodge RAM Van Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%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 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Dodge RAM Van, 11% 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.
“Making routine stop engine will begin to surge for at least 20 seconds, causing the consumer to press hard on brakes until they squeak, resulting in loss of control. Dealer has reprogrammed computer 3 times and replaced idle speed motor. Defect is still occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #824368, filed 1998-06“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 1997-10Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 | 19% |
| 1996 | 2 | 11% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
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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