1996 Dodge RAM Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 4%of 625 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Dodge RAM, 4% of the 625 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1500 both mirrors have become so lose as to be folded back towards the vehicle when driving over thirty miles per hour. Contacted local dealer. Was told that due to the aftermarket bug shield the air has been redirected in a way that the mirrors were loosened. They suggestion: super glue the mirrors in place???”
NHTSA complaint #701630, filed 1998-12“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“The windshield chips when struck with even small objects also the entire windshield appears as if it was sandblasted and is difficult to see through when driving into the setting sun.. This seems excessive when the milage (34000) is considered”
NHTSA complaint #700449, filed 1998-11“When traveling at speeds higher than 55, the two rearview mirrors on both sides of vehicle will gradually turn inward and consumer can't see whats behind him. Also, wind moves windows inward.”
NHTSA complaint #880454, filed 2001-02“Abs, brakes make a loud noise when coming to a stop, vehicle will jump when coming to a stop, also replaced front brake pads/ windshield wipr blade/rearview mirror.”
NHTSA complaint #986335, filed 1996-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 3% |
| 1997 | 30 | 8% |
| 1996 | 24 | 4% |
| 1995 | 27 | 4% |
| 1994 | 33 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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