1996 DODGE RAM VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
36
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 DODGE RAM VAN
The 1996 DODGE RAM VAN has received a total of 36 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (5 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints), and Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 DODGE RAM VAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE RAM VAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 DODGE RAM VAN
36 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE RAM VAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
WE SUBMITTED A LETTER TO CHRYSLER ASKING FOR A "GOODWILL REPAIR REFUND" AND HAD A PHONE CALL FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER, AL WILLIAMS, STATING THAT THE THREE (3)YEAR WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. WE HAD EXPLAINED THAT OUR LEISURE TRAVEL VAN WITH A DODGE V8 360 ENGINE ONLY ON 31,365 ON THE TRANSMISSION. HE SAID IT DID NOT MATTER. THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP THAT REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A REBUILT TRANSMISSION FROM CHRYSLER STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN A TRANSMISSION "CHEWED UP" LIKE OURS. WE HAVE MADE SEVERAL PHONE CALLS TO CHRYSLER ASKING FOR A LETTER STATING EXACTLY WHY THEY WERE DENYING OUR REQUEST FOR A "GOODWILL REPAIR REFUND". WE HAVE HAD NO CALLS RETURNED AND CAN NOT REACH THEIR CUSTOMER NUMBER BECAUSE IT IS ALWAYS BUSY. ON LINE "ASK" QUESTIONS NEVER RESPOND TO A QUESTION.
DUNLOP, AT, P255/70R15, DOT DBM2GA2428, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH 1000 MILES ON A 1996 RAM 250 VAN. DRIVER REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION AT 65 MPH. ON 6, AUGUST 2002 PASSENGER REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION AT 65 MPH, MILEAGE WAS 6000 MILES. *AK ALL THE TIRES NOW HAVE TREAD SEPERATION AND THE DEALER SENT THEM BACK TO DUNLOP WHICH ONLY PRO-RATED THE DEFECTIVE TIRES. CONSUMER FEELS THAT DUNLOP SHOULD REPLACE THE TIRES AT EQUAL VALUE BECAUSE HE COULD HAVE LOST HIS LIFE OR BEEN INJURED DUE TO THE DEFECT. *SCC
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER DRIVEABLE.*AK
VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A THREE QUATER TONE VEHICLE, BUT AFTER FURTHER REVIEW CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE WAS HALF TONE. WHEN CONTACTING DEALER, DEALER NOTED THAT THEY KNEW ABOUT IT. IT WAS MANUFACTURED THAT WAY BECAUSE OF BETTER HANDLING.*AK
MOVEABLE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS SLIP WITH SHUTTING DOORS AND WITH TRAVEL AT HIGHWAY SPEED (>45 MPH). I (OWNER) ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR INITIAL SLIPPAGE BY TIGHTENING SCREWS. MIRRORS SOON BEGAN SLIPPING AGAIN, AND VEHICLE WAS PAST 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. SCREW THREADS ARE NOW STRIPPED, MIRRORS WON'T MAINTAIN POSITION. DEALER RECOMMENDS PURCHASING TWO NEW MIRROR ASSEMBLIES (EXACT SAME STYLE) FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS. MANUFACTURER REJECTED REQUEST TO PAY FOR INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT MIRRORS FROM ALTERNATE SOURCE. NOTE: I PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 1987 DODGE VAN WHICH SUFFERED THE SAME PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH NOT QUITE AS SEVERELY. THE PROBLEM IS CLEARLY DUE TO A LONG-TERM FAILURE OF CHRYSLER TO ADDRESS AN OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE DESIGN. ABSENCE OF WORKING SIDE VIEW MIRRORS REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD, ALTHOUGH IN THIS CASE NO ACCIDENT HAS YET RESULTED.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 DODGE RAM VAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 DODGE RAM VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 DODGE RAM VAN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 DODGE RAM VAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
021399 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT
050899A — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING ACCELERATED BRAKE LINING WEAR, FRONT VERSUS REAR. *TT
080899 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING ERROR WHEN READING AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (ACM) ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC)WHEN USING THE DRBIII AND THE 1994 - 1997 SUPERCARD 2 (CH8361). *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 DODGE RAM VAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM VAN
- 1991 DODGE RAM VAN — 1 complaint
- 1992 DODGE RAM VAN — 3 complaints
- 1993 DODGE RAM VAN — 4 complaints
- 1994 DODGE RAM VAN — 9 complaints
- 1995 DODGE RAM VAN — 17 complaints
- 1996 DODGE RAM VAN (current)
- 1997 DODGE RAM VAN — 26 complaints
- 1998 DODGE RAM VAN — 38 complaints
- 1999 DODGE RAM VAN — 56 complaints
- 2000 DODGE RAM VAN — 35 complaints
- 2001 DODGE RAM VAN — 40 complaints
Other DODGE Models
- DODGE DURANGO — 19,139 total complaints
- DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 18,729 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 1500 — 15,420 total complaints
- DODGE CARAVAN — 14,266 total complaints
- DODGE DAKOTA — 9,227 total complaints
- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 2500 — 8,092 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints