1996 Dodge Ram electrical system problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Dodge Ram — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 97V068000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control), and 00V135000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local…”
filed Nov 25, 2024
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram. The contact noticed a chemical odor coming from the dashboard and the heater. The headlights flickered and the instrument panel lighting suddenly dimmed. The headlights went completely dim. The contact turned everything back on, but the headlights only…”
filed Jan 28, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKSCampaign 00V135000 · May 10, 2000
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Electrical System problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 6 | 22% |
| 2008 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2006 Ram | 6 | 24% |
| 2005 Ram | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram | 10 | 17% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 Ram | 20 | 6% |
| 2000 Ram | 13 | 9% |
| 1999 Ram | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 Ram | 48 | 10% |
| 1997 Ram | 22 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Ram
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.