1996 DODGE RAM 3500
1 recalls, 182 complaints - 17 TSBs
99V024000 Feb 5, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO GO OUT.
Consequence
IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INCLUDING A RELAY IN THE PARK LAMP WIRING CIRCUIT.
Complaint Statistics
182 total complaints
8 crashes 12 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 15 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 8 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| TIRES | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
AIR BAGS
Jul 22, 2019
Incident date: Jul 22, 2019
DASH IS ALL CRACKED UP ALLOWING SHARP PLASTIC PROJECTILES IN AND ABOUT THE CAB THAT CAN CUT YOU IN A WRECK SUN GETTING ON ELECTRICAL WIRES DESTROYING THEM AND NOW SHORTS AND SOMETIMES DONT WORK RIGHT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 22, 2019
Incident date: Jul 22, 2019
DASH IS ALL CRACKED UP ALLOWING SHARP PLASTIC PROJECTILES IN AND ABOUT THE CAB THAT CAN CUT YOU IN A WRECK SUN GETTING ON ELECTRICAL WIRES DESTROYING THEM AND NOW SHORTS AND SOMETIMES DONT WORK RIGHT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2019
Incident date: Jul 22, 2019
DASH IS ALL CRACKED UP ALLOWING SHARP PLASTIC PROJECTILES IN AND ABOUT THE CAB THAT CAN CUT YOU IN A WRECK SUN GETTING ON ELECTRICAL WIRES DESTROYING THEM AND NOW SHORTS AND SOMETIMES DONT WORK RIGHT
TIRES
Apr 2, 2018
Incident date: Apr 1, 2016
1996 DODGE RAM 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRE TREAD SHREDS OFF CASING AND CAUSES SEVERE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE. *SMD *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 7, 2017
Incident date: Dec 25, 1996
"TAKATA RECALL" THE DASH ON MY TRUCK IS ALL CRACKED UP AND I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF MY TRUCK. IO CAME ACROSS AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE DODGE DASH'S I WENT RIGHT OUT SIDE AND PULLED MY DASH COVER BACK AND TOOK A LOOK AND TO MY SURPRISE MY DASH IS ALL CRACKED UP IN MANY PIECE'S . AND I HAVE HAD IT COVERE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 3, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
HEAT CAUSED THE DASH TO DRY OUT AND CRACK INTO LARGE JAGGED PIECES, THAT COULD HAVE FATAL CONSEQUENCES IF IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT.
SUSPENSION
May 13, 2015
Incident date: Apr 13, 2012
DEATH WOBBLE. VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE TRUCK. SIMPLY GOOGLE "DEATH WOBBLE" AND DODGE TRUCK. HOPE YOU DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE DOES GET KILLED.
Crash
STRUCTURE
Apr 26, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
DASH FALLING APART DODGE DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT/CANNOT FIND REPLACMENT. *TR
SUSPENSION
Mar 5, 2013
Incident date: Mar 1, 2012
STEERING WOBBLES/SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING. OFTEN INITIATED BY A MINOR IRREGULARITY IN ROAD PAVEMENT. REQUIRES COMING TO A FULL STOP TO ELIMINATE THE WOBBLE. RECURS OFTEN. DIFFICULT TO EXCEED 30MPH IN ORDER TO AVOID SHAKING. NO NOTICEABLY BAD OR BROKEN SUSPENSION PARTS. *TR
STEERING
Mar 5, 2013
Incident date: Mar 1, 2012
STEERING WOBBLES/SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING. OFTEN INITIATED BY A MINOR IRREGULARITY IN ROAD PAVEMENT. REQUIRES COMING TO A FULL STOP TO ELIMINATE THE WOBBLE. RECURS OFTEN. DIFFICULT TO EXCEED 30MPH IN ORDER TO AVOID SHAKING. NO NOTICEABLY BAD OR BROKEN SUSPENSION PARTS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 8, 2013
Incident date: Jan 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, A THERMAL EVENT STARTED IN THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ABOVE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER ... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Dec 22, 2011
Incident date: Jul 1, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE MECHANIC PERFORMED REPAIRS TO THE STEERING ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF TH... Read more
STEERING
May 8, 2011
Incident date: Mar 26, 2011
1996 DODGE 3500 4X4 DUALLY HAS A FRONT END SHAKE AT ANY SPEED HAVE PUT NEW BALLJOINTS IN PUT A NEW TRACK BAR IN THAN PUT A DOUBLE FRONT STEERING STABILIZER ON AND THE TRUCK STILL SHAKES AFTER IT DOES IT ONCE AND YOU HAVE TO TRY AND GET OUT OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AND STOP IT WILL JUST RANDOMLY KEEP DOING... Read more
TIRES
Mar 28, 2011
Incident date: Mar 26, 2011
ON MARCH 26TH 2011 WHILE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON I 76 IN COLORADO OUR DRIVERSIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS A TEMPRA TRAIL CUTTER RADIAL RT LT 255/85R16. AFTER A LOUD SHOTGUN TYPE NOISE, OUR VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. WE REGAINED CONTROL AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 16, 2010
Incident date: Sep 8, 2010
BRAKE FAILURE, DUE TO BRAKE LINE TO REAR WHEELS RUSTED OUT IN FRAME CLIP BEHIND FUEL TANK. *TR
TIRES
Apr 26, 2010
Incident date: Feb 20, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL TIRE HIGHWAY SCOUT (NA) TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE THE TIRE MANUFACTURER AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE TIRE SIZE WAS 215/85R16 AND THE DOT NUMBER ADOP1LD1204 WERE LISTED ON THE HIGHWAY SCOUT TIRES. TH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 2, 2010
Incident date: Mar 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR A THROTTLE CABLE REPAIR MARCH 2010 BUT THE DEALER ONLY REPLACED THE THROTTLE CABLE AND NO OTHER REQUIRED PARTS THAT WOULD KEEP THE CABLE FROM FAILING. AS A RESULT, THE CABLE BECAME LOOSE TWICE AFT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 2, 2010
Incident date: Mar 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR A THROTTLE CABLE REPAIR MARCH 2010 BUT THE DEALER ONLY REPLACED THE THROTTLE CABLE AND NO OTHER REQUIRED PARTS THAT WOULD KEEP THE CABLE FROM FAILING. AS A RESULT, THE CABLE BECAME LOOSE TWICE AFT... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 2, 2010
Incident date: Feb 14, 2010
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILURE---CHECKED ON LINE FOUND RECALL # 819---WENT TO CHRYSLER DEALER---WAS ADVISED THAT THE RECALL HAD BEEN DONE ON THAT VIN# AND CHRYSLER HAD NO OBLIGATION---I PULLED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND FOUND THAT IT WAS DAMAGED, THE CONNECTOR MELTED AND NO RELAY PACK SPECIFIED IN THE REC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 21, 2008
Incident date: Mar 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE C... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Feb 11, 2008
Incident date: Feb 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 3500. THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF AND THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. THE LIGHT SWITCH ALSO OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED AT 63,557 MILES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V024000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH). THE MANUFACT... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Aug 9, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS ADAPTIVE BRAKE CONTROL UNIT (PART NUMBER 56029032AB) HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE MANUFACTURER. HE STATED THAT THE PART WAS NEEDED TO REPAIR HIS VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 211,000.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jul 25, 2007
Incident date: Feb 15, 2007
BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION ALSO CORROSION OF TRANSMISSION AND FUEL LINES 1996 DODGE RAM 3500 PICKUP 4WD EXT CAB. *TR
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 25, 2007
Incident date: Feb 15, 2007
BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION ALSO CORROSION OF TRANSMISSION AND FUEL LINES 1996 DODGE RAM 3500 PICKUP 4WD EXT CAB. *TR
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 25, 2007
Incident date: Feb 15, 2007
BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION ALSO CORROSION OF TRANSMISSION AND FUEL LINES 1996 DODGE RAM 3500 PICKUP 4WD EXT CAB. *TR
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 5, 2007
Incident date: Jun 2, 2007
I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK IN 2003 AND THE DASH WAS CRACKED. IT SHAKES AND RATTLES WHENEVER I HIT ANY BUMPS IN THE ROAD. DODGE WILL DO NOTHING BUT TRY TO SELL ME ANOTHER DASH AT A SKY HIGH RATE. I'M AFRAID THE DASH WILL COMPLETELY FALL APART WHILE MY WIFE OR I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I AM NOW EXPE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Jun 5, 2007
Incident date: Jun 2, 2007
I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK IN 2003 AND THE DASH WAS CRACKED. IT SHAKES AND RATTLES WHENEVER I HIT ANY BUMPS IN THE ROAD. DODGE WILL DO NOTHING BUT TRY TO SELL ME ANOTHER DASH AT A SKY HIGH RATE. I'M AFRAID THE DASH WILL COMPLETELY FALL APART WHILE MY WIFE OR I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I AM NOW EXPE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 5, 2007
Incident date: Jun 2, 2007
I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK IN 2003 AND THE DASH WAS CRACKED. IT SHAKES AND RATTLES WHENEVER I HIT ANY BUMPS IN THE ROAD. DODGE WILL DO NOTHING BUT TRY TO SELL ME ANOTHER DASH AT A SKY HIGH RATE. I'M AFRAID THE DASH WILL COMPLETELY FALL APART WHILE MY WIFE OR I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I AM NOW EXPE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jul 31, 2006
Incident date: Jul 28, 2006
CRUISE CONTROL CABLE (TWISTED FINE WIRE) BECOME FRAYED, CAUSING CABLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN HOUSING, CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO NOT GO OFF WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED. *NM
SEATS
May 27, 2005
Incident date: May 25, 2005
1) NORMAL WEAR ON SEAT BACK LATCH ASSEMBLY, BY ACCESS INTO THE EXTENDED PORTION OF THE CAB ASSEMBLY; 2) SEAT BACK ON DRIVERS SIDE AND ON PASSENGER SIDE FAIL TO LOCK SECURLY IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION, THE LATCHES SLIP UNDER PRESSURE AND RELEASE THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD. UNDER HARD BRAKING AND OR AN... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 28, 2005
Incident date: Jan 28, 2005
DRIVER HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. THE FRONT BUMPER FELL OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT FRONT BUMPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Nov 19, 2004
Incident date: Nov 19, 2004
CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER TO VERIFY IF MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 722 REPAIRS WERE DONE. MANUFACTURER INSISTED THAT REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED BUT THEY HAD NO RECORDS OF IT DONE. VEHICLE WAS THEN INVOLVED IN A FIRE WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINE QUICK CONNECTION MELTI... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Apr 1, 2004
Incident date: Mar 23, 2004
AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT COOLING LINE CLIPS WERE DAMAGED.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Dec 23, 2003
THE PLASTIC TRANSMISSION LINES BECAME HOT AND LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE LEAK CAUSED INTERNAL DAMAGE AND NOW IT MUST BE REBUILT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 23, 2003
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE IT STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. *AK
PARKING BRAKE
Aug 29, 2003
WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE ON AND EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED VEHICLE ROLLED. HOWEVER, DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jul 18, 2003
Incident date: Dec 1, 2002
MY 1996 V10 DODGE RAM 3500 PICKUP HAD 3 CATALYTIC CONVERTERS PLUG UP IN A 4 YEAR PERIOD DUE TO REAR INJECTORS BEING PLUGGED. THERE IS NO FUEL FILTER IN LINE AND THE SCREEN IN THE INJECTORS PLUGS OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT A YEAR. AT A REPLACEMENT COST OF $600.00, THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT MOTIVATED TO ELI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jul 18, 2003
Incident date: Dec 1, 2002
MY 1996 V10 DODGE RAM 3500 PICKUP HAD 3 CATALYTIC CONVERTERS PLUG UP IN A 4 YEAR PERIOD DUE TO REAR INJECTORS BEING PLUGGED. THERE IS NO FUEL FILTER IN LINE AND THE SCREEN IN THE INJECTORS PLUGS OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT A YEAR. AT A REPLACEMENT COST OF $600.00, THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT MOTIVATED TO ELI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 15, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
BRAKES PULL TO RIGHT, CALIBERS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. REAR BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO WORK WELL ANTILOCK ALLOWS YOU TO ROLL TO FAR. STEERING COLUMN GOES BAD AFTER WARRANTY IS UP ( 100,000 MILES ). FUEL PUMP SHUT DOWN SOLENOID AND RELAY HAVE ALSO GONE OUT ON BOTH OF MY TRUCKS. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 15, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
BRAKES PULL TO RIGHT, CALIBERS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. REAR BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO WORK WELL ANTILOCK ALLOWS YOU TO ROLL TO FAR. STEERING COLUMN GOES BAD AFTER WARRANTY IS UP ( 100,000 MILES ). FUEL PUMP SHUT DOWN SOLENOID AND RELAY HAVE ALSO GONE OUT ON BOTH OF MY TRUCKS. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN
Jun 15, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
BRAKES PULL TO RIGHT, CALIBERS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. REAR BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO WORK WELL ANTILOCK ALLOWS YOU TO ROLL TO FAR. STEERING COLUMN GOES BAD AFTER WARRANTY IS UP ( 100,000 MILES ). FUEL PUMP SHUT DOWN SOLENOID AND RELAY HAVE ALSO GONE OUT ON BOTH OF MY TRUCKS. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 15, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
BRAKES PULL TO RIGHT, CALIBERS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. REAR BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO WORK WELL ANTILOCK ALLOWS YOU TO ROLL TO FAR. STEERING COLUMN GOES BAD AFTER WARRANTY IS UP ( 100,000 MILES ). FUEL PUMP SHUT DOWN SOLENOID AND RELAY HAVE ALSO GONE OUT ON BOTH OF MY TRUCKS. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 15, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
BRAKES PULL TO RIGHT, CALIBERS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. REAR BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO WORK WELL ANTILOCK ALLOWS YOU TO ROLL TO FAR. STEERING COLUMN GOES BAD AFTER WARRANTY IS UP ( 100,000 MILES ). FUEL PUMP SHUT DOWN SOLENOID AND RELAY HAVE ALSO GONE OUT ON BOTH OF MY TRUCKS. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Apr 2, 2003
Incident date: Mar 23, 2003
FIRE IN ENGINE AREA,,,,,FUEL PRE-HEATER CATCHES FIRE IN THE WIRING BECAUSE OF BAD SEAL ON ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS THAT ALLOW RUST TO FORM IN TRUCKS IN SNOW AND SALT COUNTRY...LUCKILY I WAS GETTING HOME AND STEPPING OUT OF THE TRUCK WHEN I SPOTTED THE FIRE,,,,IF NOT THE TRUCK WOULD HAVE BURN TO THE GRO... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 2, 2003
Incident date: Mar 23, 2003
FIRE IN ENGINE AREA,,,,,FUEL PRE-HEATER CATCHES FIRE IN THE WIRING BECAUSE OF BAD SEAL ON ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS THAT ALLOW RUST TO FORM IN TRUCKS IN SNOW AND SALT COUNTRY...LUCKILY I WAS GETTING HOME AND STEPPING OUT OF THE TRUCK WHEN I SPOTTED THE FIRE,,,,IF NOT THE TRUCK WOULD HAVE BURN TO THE GRO... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Feb 11, 2003
Incident date: Aug 5, 2002
THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED.*DT *JB
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Dec 10, 2002
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR WHEEL AXEL IS `NOT IN LINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE. PLEASE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
SUSPENSION
Dec 5, 2002
Incident date: Oct 5, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THERES A SQUEEKING NOISE, AND IF YOU HIT A POT HOLE SQUEEKING INCREASES. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY HAVE REPLACED SHARKS THREE TIMES. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. THE VEHICLE IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. DEALER REFUSING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
FIRST ENGINE FAILURE. OUT OF WARRENTY, $8,000. MR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Sep 17, 2002
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
PLASTIC TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE MELTED, AND CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACE IT WITH A METAL LINE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 DODGE RAM 3500
17 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 021540 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
DOR-F7R3P-11
Jun 11, 2018
021540 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
DOR-S3Q5A-11
Jun 11, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for improperly crimped hose fittings. Improperly crimped hose fittings could cause a potential fluid leak at
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
0200101
Jan 19, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 3500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08059
Opened: Oct 7, 2008 , Closed: Apr 17, 2009
TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION
ODI HAS CLOSED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE COMPLAINTS, OTHER FIELD DATA AND TECHNICAL DATA SUBMITTED BY CHRYSLER TO THE AGENCY.CHRYSLER REPORTS THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS HARD WIRED INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) AND THE CLUSTER DECIDES WHICH DIRECTION HAS BEEN SELECTED BASED... Read more
PE02049
Opened: Jun 3, 2002 , Closed: Oct 1, 2002
TIRE VALVE
DODGE RAM 3500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 3500 across all model years (1994, 2012).
96
Total Recalls
3,822
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
242
Reported Crashes
157
Reported Fires
9
Reported Deaths
DODGE RAM 3500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 502 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 293 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 130 | View |
| 2008 | 11 | 221 | View |
| 2007 | 14 | 284 | View |
| 2006 | 11 | 349 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 240 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 276 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 330 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 59 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 168 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 77 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 146 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 134 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 153 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 1 | 182 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 132 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 102 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 5 | View |