1996 Dodge Ram power train problems
135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Dodge Ram — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving transmission failed to go from second to thid gear. Mechanic stated that the third gear lip seal failed. This was a common failure with these vehicles. *ak”
filed Jun 21, 2004
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
2100601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 16, 2001
Power Train problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 7 | 26% |
| 2008 Ram | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 Ram | 11 | 28% |
| 2004 Ram | 8 | 14% |
| 2003 Ram | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 Ram | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 Ram | 50 | 16% |
| 2000 Ram | 21 | 14% |
| 1999 Ram | 53 | 14% |
| 1998 Ram | 80 | 17% |
| 1997 Ram | 71 | 18% |
| 1995 Ram | 91 | 15% |
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.