MYRModel Year Report

1996 Dodge Pickup

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1996 Dodge Pickup
RENDERED 2026-10-31T21:12:12.385Z

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
26

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 4 complaints 1992 1994: 8 complaints 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 26 complaints 1996 26 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 15 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint
1992: 4 complaints 1992 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 26 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1992: 4 complaints 1992 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 26 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1996: 26 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19924
19948
199523
199626
19972
199815
19996
20003
20013
20021

Known problem areas

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

8 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Fuel system, gasoline

5 of 26 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing delivery and tank assembly.

FIRE

Power train

4 of 26 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 26 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle caught on fire . According to the dealer, the pipes are too close to the heat shield and it caught on fire. There is a technical advisory out on the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-29

Suspension

3 of 26 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing leaf spring assembly and front.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Dodge Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Dodge Pickup reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge Pickup?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Dodge Pickup have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.