MYRModel Year Report

1996 Dodge RAM Pickup

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1996 Dodge RAM Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:56:29.626Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 3 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6 1997: 17 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 14 complaints 2003
1992: 3 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6 1997: 17 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003
1992: 3 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6 1997: 17 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003

1996: 6 complaints

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YearComplaints
19923
19942
19957
19966
199717
199818
199933
20008
200120
200222
200314

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

2 of 6 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

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Steering wheel jerked, and steering wheel will turn completely around and around.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-26

Steering failure, coupling assembly has a universal joint and between the assembly there is sliding shaft that has movement which causes the vehicle not to steer correctly and pull to the right or left while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-08

Service brakes

2 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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Gas pedal sticking on 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup causing the vehicle to immediately accelerate. Pedal had to be manually pulled "Up" To stop the acceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-04

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 6 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Dodge RAM Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1996 Dodge RAM 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 RAM Pickup?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.