1996 DODGE RAM 2500 Power Train Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 1996 DODGE RAM 2500

3 power train 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 Power Train Complaints

#10444959 | Fire
AFTER OPERATING VEHICLE UNDER HEAVY LOAD (SNOWPLOWING), THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE RUPTURED WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED AND THE HYDRAULIC FLUID IGNITED ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM. NOTE: THERE WAS A RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V115000 ) ISSUED FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR TRUCK WITH A V10 ENGINE VERSES THE V8. THE HEAT FROM THE NEARBY EXHAUST PIPE EXCEEDED THE TEMPERATURE RATING OF THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL CAUSING IT TO RUPTURE. *TR
#10371708 |
PULLING LOADED CARGO TRAILER ON A HOT DAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC KIN SAN ANTONIO, TX. ALL A SUDDEN TRUCK STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDER AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS COMING OUT OF TRANSMISSION ON TO HOT EXHAUST. THE HOT TRANSMISSION FLUID MELTED THE PLASTIC/NYLON MATERIAL AT THE FLUID LINE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND CAUSED FLUID TO SPRAY ALL OVER THE EXHAUST AND UNDER SIDE OF TRUCK AND ONTO THE PAYMENT. TRANSMISSION AND LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS RECALL AS I HAD NEVER BEEN CONTACTED. I WISH I HAD, I WOULD HAVE SAVED ABOUT $4000.00!!!!
#605531 |
TRANSMISSION FAILED IN REVERSE.

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 Systemwiring 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 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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