1996 DODGE RAM PICKUP

0 recalls, 6 complaints - 12 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1
STEERING1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 27, 2005
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO METAL LINE TUBE BREAKING AND RELEASED ALL BRAKE FLUID FROM MASTER CYLINDER.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL May 4, 2003
Incident date: Jan 27, 2000
GAS PEDAL STICKING ON 1996 DODGE RAM PICKUP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE. PEDAL HAD TO BE MANUALLY PULLED "UP" TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. *JB
Crash 1 injured 1 deaths
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Jun 7, 2002
CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR RECALL REPAIR 01V-040 OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. NLM
STEERING Mar 26, 2001
Incident date: Mar 23, 2001
STEERING WHEEL JERKED, AND STEERING WHEEL WILL TURN COMPLETELY AROUND AND AROUND.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Nov 14, 2000
Incident date: Sep 27, 2000
FRONT ROTORS FAILED.*ET
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jan 8, 1997
Incident date: Dec 31, 1996
STEERING FAILURE, COUPLING ASSEMBLY HAS A UNIVERSAL JOINT AND BETWEEN THE ASSEMBLY THERE IS SLIDING SHAFT THAT HAS MOVEMENT WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE NOT TO STEER CORRECTLY AND PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 DODGE RAM PICKUP

12 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY2
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
220000 SEATS1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
190000 TIRES1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
140000 AIR BAGS1
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
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
0801003 Apr 25, 2003
150000 SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT
0801001 May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
082700 Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800 Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
083799 Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
081798 Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
081698 Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
241197 Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
220197 Jun 13, 1997
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM
230397 Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM PICKUP

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE01034 Opened: Sep 20, 2001 , Closed: Feb 19, 2002
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ELECTRICAL FIRES
PE96025 Opened: Mar 27, 1996 , Closed: Jul 29, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER LEAKAGE
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER AFTER TANK FILL.
PE96013 Opened: Feb 22, 1996 , Closed: Jun 28, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURES
ALLEGED FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITHOUT WARNING DURING RAIN AND SNOW.

DODGE RAM PICKUP - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM PICKUP across all model years (2002, 2002).

1 Total Recalls
183 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
15 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

DODGE RAM PICKUP - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2003 0 19 View
2002 1 29 View
2001 0 21 View
2000 0 8 View
1999 0 34 View
1998 0 27 View
1997 0 21 View
1996 (current) 0 6
1995 0 9 View
1994 0 3 View
1992 0 6 View

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