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1996 DODGE RAM 1500 Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 1996 DODGE RAM 1500

2 electrical systemignitionswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints

#10036917 |
I TOOK MY 1996 DODGE RAM TO THE DEALER FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH WIRING RECALL. AFTER THE RECALL PARTS WERE REPLACED, MY TRUCK WAS NOT FIXED. THE WIRING HARNESS HAD OVERHEATED AND DAMAGED MY IGNITION SWITCH. THIS COST MORE MONEY. THERE WAS ALSO A SPECIAL TOOL THAT MY HUSBAND HAD TO PURCHASE TO CHANGE THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE PLASTIC COVER ON MY STEERING COLUMN HAD ASLO MELTED. I WOULD SAY MY TRUCK WAS VERY CLOSE TO GOING UP IN FLAMES. THIS IS VERY UPSETTING TO ME BECAUSE I FEEL THIS PART SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED ALONG WITH THE HARNESS SINCE THE DEFECTIVE WIRING CAUSED THIS PART TO BE DAMAGED. I THINK DODGE SHOULD ADD THIS PART TO THE LIST OF PARTS CHANGED WHEN THEY SERVICE VEHICLES FROM THIS RECALL. I ALSO BELIEVE THEY SHOULD REIMBURSE ME AND ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. THERE WAS ALMOST A FIRE, I...
#559476 |
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO RECEIVE RECALL REPAIR 00V135, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAD TO WAIT A LENGTHY TIME DUE TO DEALERSHIP NOT HAVING TRAINED TECHNICIANS, WHEN CONSUMER PICKED UP VEHICLE, WIRES WERE HANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO 1ST OR 2ND GEAR, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK AND IT RAN FINE THE FIRST DAY, THE NEXT MORNING IT WOULDN'T CRANK AGAIN, CONSUMER FOUND BATTERY CABLE LOOSE AND THE FUSE COMPARTMENT COVER FELL OFF IN HIS HANDS. *SLC

Other 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 33 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 24 complaints Structure 20 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 11 complaints Suspensionfront 11 complaints Electrical System 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 8 complaints Tirestreadbelt 8 complaints Air Bags 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringlinkages 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 3 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 2 complaints Structurebodyhood 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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