1996 Dodge RAM Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 625 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,996miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Dodge RAM, 2% of the 625 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,996 miles.
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.
“Paint is coming off in huge spots. Starts as a small faded area then starts peeling. Transmission stalls in second gear and takes a while to shift to third.”
NHTSA complaint #10068739, filed 2004-01, 75,000 miles“Air condition works off and on the paint on the truck is blue .it has been coming off for some time .first in small areas and now longer. Looks like a bad sun burn.don't think it was done right at the manufactors.”
NHTSA complaint #10069357, filed 2004-01“While driving vehicle experience problems with transmission which the vehicle does shift properly and may result in a crash. Also, the engine check light stayed on. But, dealer could not determine the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #865048, filed 2000-07“Original failure took place on nov 26, 1997. The oil light came on and oil pressure droppped to zero. The oil pump was replaced under warranty. Then, on jan 21, 1999 the same scenario happened again. This time the oil pump, connecting rod,crankshaft and gaskets were replaced at my expense as the vehicle was no longer under warranty nor were the parts that had been replaced. Finally, on february 14, 2000 the entire scenario took place again. The oil light came on and oil pressure dropped to zero. It appears that the oil pump will agin need to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #718814, filed 2000-02Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 23 | 6% |
| 1998 | 26 | 5% |
| 1997 | 16 | 4% |
| 1996 | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge RAM
173 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
135 complaintsEngine cooling
57 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsTires
29 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM
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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