1996 Dodge Ram 3500 power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake line failure due to corrosion also corrosion of transmission and fuel lines 1996 dodge ram 3500 pickup 4wd ext cab. *tr”
filed Jul 25, 2007
“Consumer contacted manufacturer to verify if manufacturer's recall 722 repairs were done. Manufacturer insisted that repairs were performed but they had no records of it done. Vehicle was then involved in a fire which was caused by the transmission cooling unit and line quick connection melting …”
filed Nov 19, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for improperly crimped hose fittings. Improperly crimped hose fittings could cause a…
DOR-S3Q5A-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2018
Power Train problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 3500 | 28 | 8% |
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 22 | 9% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 32 | 16% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 64 | 30% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 26 | 9% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 14 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.