1996 DODGE DODGE TRUCK
0 recalls, 49 complaints - 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
49 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
STRUCTURE
Sep 6, 2011
Incident date: Aug 6, 2011
LIKE ALMOST EVERY OTHER DASH IN THE DODGE PICKUP THIS ONE AS WELL AS THE ONE IN MY 18 YEAR OLD SONS 96 1500 IS DESTROYED. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 12, 2003
Incident date: Dec 20, 2002
I WAS DRIVING MY 1996 DODGE CARAVAN TO WORK ONE DAY WHEN I BEGAN TO HEAR A SOUND LIKE AN AVALANCHE OF ROCKS FALLING UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE VAN ULTIMATELY STOPPED RUNNING. I NOTICED COOLANT ON THE STREET. I TOWED THE VAN TO A DODGE SERVICE CENTER. THEY DIAGNOSED THAT MY WATER PUMP BEARING HAD B... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 17, 2002
Incident date: Nov 26, 2002
1996 DODGE RAM EXTENDED CAB PICK UP INVOLVED IN SEVERE FRONTAL CRASH. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DODGE'S INVESTIGATION SAID THAT THIS WAS CORRECT SINCE THE DAMAGE WAS IN THE "CRUSH" "CRUMPLE" AREAS AND ENERGY DID NOT DISIPATE ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE AIRBAGS? INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED VEHICLE DUE TO SEVERE... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 28, 2002
AFTER PUMPING FUEL INTO VEHICLE THERE IS NO REGISTRATION ON FUEL GAUGE/NEEDLE ON DASHBOARD.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GAS PUMP WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, ALSO GAS IDLE DOES NOT WORK. *SLC
SEATS
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Aug 24, 2001
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE . THE BACK PART OF THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BROKE AND FELL AGAINST THE BACK SEAT. THE STEEL FRAME BROKE IN HALF THE THE JOIN T WHERE IT SWIFFERS. THE METEAL THICKNES IS LESS THAN 1-8 INCH. I WENT TO ASHEVILLE DODGE . THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRENTY AND THEY WOULDN'T ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 15, 2001
EVERY WEEK THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR INTO THE NELSON DODGE DEALERSHIP IN EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY "THINK" IT MAY NEED POWERSTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND MAP SENSOR. THE DE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2001
EVERY WEEK THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR INTO THE NELSON DODGE DEALERSHIP IN EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY "THINK" IT MAY NEED POWERSTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND MAP SENSOR. THE DE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Nov 15, 2001
EVERY WEEK THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR INTO THE NELSON DODGE DEALERSHIP IN EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY "THINK" IT MAY NEED POWERSTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND MAP SENSOR. THE DE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Nov 15, 2001
EVERY WEEK THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR INTO THE NELSON DODGE DEALERSHIP IN EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY "THINK" IT MAY NEED POWERSTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND MAP SENSOR. THE DE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Nov 15, 2001
EVERY WEEK THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR INTO THE NELSON DODGE DEALERSHIP IN EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY "THINK" IT MAY NEED POWERSTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND MAP SENSOR. THE DE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2001
EVERY WEEK THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR INTO THE NELSON DODGE DEALERSHIP IN EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY "THINK" IT MAY NEED POWERSTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND MAP SENSOR. THE DE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Nov 13, 2001
EVERY WEEK THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR INTO THE NELSON DODGE DEALERSHIP IN EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY "THINK" IT MAY NEED POWERSTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND MAP SENSOR. THE DE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Nov 13, 2001
EVERY WEEK THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR INTO THE NELSON DODGE DEALERSHIP IN EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY "THINK" IT MAY NEED POWERSTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND MAP SENSOR. THE DE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Nov 13, 2001
EVERY WEEK THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR INTO THE NELSON DODGE DEALERSHIP IN EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY "THINK" IT MAY NEED POWERSTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND MAP SENSOR. THE DE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 13, 2001
EVERY WEEK THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR INTO THE NELSON DODGE DEALERSHIP IN EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY "THINK" IT MAY NEED POWERSTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND MAP SENSOR. THE DE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 14, 2000
Incident date: Jul 31, 2000
DEALER PERFORMED RECALL 875 OF THE STEERING COLUMN WIRING, HOWEVER THE REPAIR DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Aug 30, 2000
OUR BATTERIES BOTH DIED TOGETHER ON THE DAY BEFORE OUR RECALL APPT. IN CONSEQUENCE, TO RETURN HOME, WE HAD TO BUY TWO(2) NEW BATTERIES. WE ARE WONDERING IF THERE IS SOME FORM OF REMUNERATION FOR THIS UNFORESEEN AND COSTLY FAILURE?
TIRES
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jun 2, 2000
OUT OF A SET OF 4 TIRES, 3 OF THE TIRES FAILED. ONE WHILE TRAVELING 70MPH.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205-75R-14 )
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 15, 2000
WENT TO START, NOTHING IT BLEW 2 FUSES,LOCAL DEALER SAID NO RECALL ON THIS ONE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Jan 14, 1998
THE DAMAGE ENGINE IS REPLACED WITH A WRONG MODULE AND WOULD NOT RUN (FOR 1996 MODEL THEY PUT 1995 MODEL ENGINE). YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Jan 14, 1998
A DAMAGED PISTON AND CYLINDER WALL CAUSED LOW COMPRESSION. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 9, 1999
ANTI LOCK BRAKES CONTINUALLY FAILING RESULTING IN LOCKING UP.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 26, 1999
Incident date: Jan 25, 1999
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG RESULTING IN INJURIES TO CONSUMER (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
1 injured
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jan 7, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
AIR CONDITIONG UNIT LEAKING WATER.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Dec 14, 1998
TRANSMISSION COOLER FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Dec 2, 1998
Incident date: Jan 14, 1998
RECALL COMPONENT (COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS) FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE.
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Nov 27, 1998
BRAKE CALIPERS STICK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 19, 1998
Incident date: Feb 17, 1997
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THEM NOT TO STOP THE TRUCK PROPERLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 19, 1998
Incident date: Feb 17, 1997
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THEM NOT TO STOP THE TRUCK PROPERLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Feb 17, 1997
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THEM NOT TO STOP THE TRUCK PROPERLY.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Dec 25, 1995
HEATER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 14, 1998
BRAKES PULL RESULTING IN VEHICLE HITTING COW IN ONE INCIDENT, REPAIRS MADE HOWEVER CONTINUE TO PULL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Sep 17, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID CAUSED BRAKE SYSTEM TO FAIL. QCAW
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jun 10, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION PLASTIC COOLER LINES CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE, RECALL ORDER SENT AFTER FIRE.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 2, 1998
Incident date: Jan 14, 1998
BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO THE ENGINE FELL OUT, CAUSING FULL THROTTLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Nov 6, 1997
Incident date: May 31, 1996
REAR DRUMS FAILED DUE TO BEING OUT OF ROUND.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Sep 12, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
POWER STEERING LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
ROLL OVER VALVE FAILED, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO CANISTER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
FRONT CALIPERS SHOULD NOT RETRO.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
REAR BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Sep 4, 1996
FUEL FILLER LEAK.
TIRES
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Apr 30, 1995
TIRES UNDERSIZED FOR VEHICLE, RESULTING IN REPEATED BLOWOUTS PRIOR TO RECALL. (96V027000)
TIRES
Sep 4, 1996
FOUR TIRES BLEW OUT. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 16, 1996
FRONT BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. *SD
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Nov 27, 1995
HEAD REST, DESIGNED AS INTEGRAL PART OF SEAT, IS TOO LOW TO PROTECT TALL PEOPLE FROM INJURY IN CASE OF REAR END COLLISION. *DSH
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Dec 22, 1995
DRIVER'S HEAD REST IS UNADJUSTABLE. *SD
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Dec 22, 1995
DRIVER'S HEAD REST IS UNADJUSTABLE. *SD
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 DODGE DODGE TRUCK
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
SP696
Aug 25, 1997
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SUBJECT ON PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT OVERLOAD ON 1994 AND LATER FULL-SIZED TRUCKS. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE DODGE TRUCK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE96047
Opened: Jul 15, 1996 , Closed: Nov 13, 1996
STEERING COLUMN FAILURE/SEPARATION
STEERING COLUMN MAY FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF SECTIONS OF THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
DP93003
Opened: May 5, 1993 , Closed: May 27, 1993
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
DODGE DODGE TRUCK - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE DODGE TRUCK across all model years (1967, 1977).
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Total Recalls
468
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
29
Reported Crashes
15
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
DODGE DODGE TRUCK - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 48 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 70 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 42 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 29 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 0 | 49 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |