1996 Dodge Dodge Truck: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 35 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (26% of complaints).
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All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Like almost every other dash in the dodge pickup this one as well as the one in my 18 year old sons 96 1500 is destroyed. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2011
“1996 dodge ram extended cab pick up involved in severe frontal crash. Airbags did not deploy. Dodge's investigation said that this was correct since the damage was in the "crush" "crumple" areas and energy did not disipate enough to activate airbags? Insurance company totaled vehicle due to severe damage. We have pictures of damage. Is dodge correct or just trying to sweep this under the rug since our son did not get injuried in this accident. We have owned two other dodge vehicles the past several years. I am driving one now, is my family safe?”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2002
“Our batteries both died together on the day before our recall appt. In consequence, to return home, we had to buy two(2) new batteries. We are wondering if there is some form of remuneration for this unforeseen and costly failure?”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2000
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“Dealer performed recall 875 of the steering column wiring, however the repair does not appear to have fixed the problem. Nlm”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2000
“Recall component (cooler line quick connect fittings) failed prior to recall notice resulting in the vehicle catching on fire.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 1998
“Head rest, designed as integral part of seat, is too low to protect tall people from injury in case of rear end collision. *dsh”Owner report · Seats · Nov 1995
“After pumping fuel into vehicle there is no registration on fuel gauge/needle on dashboard.*ak consumer states that the gas pump was replaced three times, also gas idle does not work. *slc”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck reliable?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Dodge Truck problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 72,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.