1996 Dodge Ram fuel system, gasoline problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1996 Dodge Ram — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My main complaint is the transmission. The pressure seal for second gear has been replaced 3 times. It lasts for about 30,000 miles and then goes. I've had to pay for the repair 2 out of 3 times. Approx 1400.00.. The last time I had parts put in that were not chrysler products.”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“While driving at 25 mph vehicle was running very roughly. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that fuel tank and fuel pump were contaminated. *ak”
filed Feb 24, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject pertaining to air filter service. *tt
090700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 2 | 7% |
| 2006 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Ram | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Ram | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 Ram | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Ram | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 Ram | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 Ram | 20 | 4% |
| 1997 Ram | 22 | 6% |
| 1995 Ram | 33 | 5% |
| 1994 Ram | 36 | 8% |
| 1993 Ram | 3 | 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.