1996 Dodge Ram 1500 problems by component
298 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 52 | 17% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 46 | 15% | — |
| Structure → | 35 | 12% | 136,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 32 | 11% | — |
| Suspension → | 27 | 9% | — |
| Electrical System → | 26 | 9% | — |
| Steering → | 23 | 8% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 19 | 6% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 12 | 4% | — |
| Tires → | 12 | 4% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Air Bags → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 7 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.