1996 Dodge Ram 2500 problems by component
291 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 74 | 25% | — |
| Power Train → | 44 | 15% | — |
| Electrical System → | 26 | 9% | 145,000 mi |
| Tires → | 24 | 8% | — |
| Suspension → | 23 | 8% | — |
| Steering → | 20 | 7% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 16 | 5% | 185,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 16 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 16 | 5% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 14 | 5% | — |
| Structure → | 13 | 4% | 173,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 3% | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.