MYRModel Year Report

1996 Dodge Pickup

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1996 Dodge Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:33:32.249Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1994: 8 complaints 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 15 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1996: 26 complaints
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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
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970729

SUSPENSION

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Dodge Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.