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1996 DODGE RAM 2500 Electrical Systemwiring Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1996 DODGE RAM 2500

3 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10091411 |
HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED (3) THREE TIMES. THE LAST TIME HAD TO REPLACE THE CANNON PLUG ALSO DUE TO IT BURNING WIRES ALONG WITH HEADLIGHT SWITCH TERMINALS BURNED. TALKED WITH OTHER 1994 THROUGH 1997 DODGE RAM 2500 OWNERS AND TURNS OUT THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURS FREQUENTLY. IS THERE ANYWAY SOMETHING CAN BE DONE, THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE AN PEOPLE INJURED OR KILLED! REFERENCE: 854783. *AK
#10071968 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING SMOKE DRIFTED OUT OF THE VENTS. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT WIRES WERE BURNT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK
#8007617 |
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THERE IS A TRAILER ON BACK, TRAILER BLOWS THE FUSE ON REVERSE LIGHTS OF TRUCK. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE, COULD BE REAR ENDED. ALL LIGHTS REPLACED WERE FACTORY INSTALLED. *JG

Other 1996 DODGE RAM 2500 Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 32 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 19 complaints Tires 14 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 11 complaints Exterior Lighting 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Tirestreadbelt 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Electrical System 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Air Bags 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Trailer Hitches 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Fuel System Diesel 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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