1996 Dodge RAM Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 4%of 625 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Dodge RAM, 4% of the 625 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at 30 MPH a cup of hot coffee spilled from the cup holder, scalding the consumer's leg. Consumer felt that the cup holder was not designed to hold securely.”
NHTSA complaint #10048742, filed 2003-11, 110,000 miles“Consumer was changing the alteranter and haeard a squeaking underneath the vehilce. Consumer looked down and found that it was a cracked frame above the coil spring housing. Consumer contaced the chrysler corporation. However, consmer was told that thery was nothing they could do.”
NHTSA complaint #10099578, filed 2004-11“Bed has completely cracked in width of vehicle. This condition makes vehicle unstable. Consumer states there are also cracks at edges near tail gate. Tailgate hinges broke. Handles on window broke, causing window to open while vehicle was in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #8000824, filed 2001-12“Owner states that when entering vehicle after it rains his floor is wet, owner is concerned that this may lead to his floor falling through while driving, also notes that dealer found leak around back glass and fixed it but vehicle still leaks.”
NHTSA complaint #808185, filed 1997-01“When driving at any speed vehicle isn't shifting properly. Also, floorboard is getting hot, and there is some type of noise coming from the floorboard.”
NHTSA complaint #845610, filed 1999-08Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 8% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 15% |
| 2002 | 15 | 13% |
| 2001 | 24 | 8% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 18 | 4% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 24 | 4% |
| 1995 | 26 | 4% |
| 1994 | 17 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 11% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM
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.
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