1996 Dodge Ram visibility problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1996 Dodge Ram — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bed has completely cracked in width of vehicle. This condition makes vehicle unstable. *ak consumer states there are also cracks at edges near tail gate. Tailgate hinges broke. Handles on window broke, causing window to open while vehicle was in motion.”
filed Dec 17, 2001
“When traveling at speeds higher than 55, the two rearview mirrors on both sides of vehicle will gradually turn inward and consumer can't see whats behind him. Also, wind moves windows inward. *ak *slc”
filed Feb 13, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 Ram | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 Ram | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 Ram | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 Ram | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 Ram | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 Ram | 15 | 3% |
| 1997 Ram | 30 | 8% |
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.