1996 DODGE RAM 3500 Electrical System Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 1996 DODGE RAM 3500

2 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE RAM 3500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#11233910 |
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
#10491817 | Fire
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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V024000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

Other 1996 DODGE RAM 3500 Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 15 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Steering 5 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Air Bags 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
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