10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #9

Jan 011998

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Side mirrors change postion when the wind blows. Dealer has admitted problem was noticed, they have changed design in 1997 vehicles. They have also offered to put different mirrors on this vehicle at consumer's cost.

- Corpus Cristi, TX, USA

problem #8

Apr 011997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #7

Dec 301998

Ram 1500

  • miles
Side rear view mirror failed.

- Goshen, CT, USA

problem #6

Sep 011999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Left outside rearview mirror and inside rearview mirror vibrates causing poor visibility at night causing headlights to be a blur. Nlm

- Bloomingto, IL, USA

problem #5

Aug 151998

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk. Driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose. Emergency brake handle came off and was replaced. Fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module. Wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor. Vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block. Radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant. There was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and ABS light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring. Passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air. Vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.

- Warreen, MI, USA

problem #4

May 171999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Rearview mirrors are loose and fold in when driving 55 mph. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- West Stedford, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jul 011996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driver's rearview mirror failed. Qcaw

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 181996

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
ABS brakes failed with brake pedal going to the floor, also 3rd sideview mirror blurs vission.

- Mayslanding, NJ, USA

problem #1

May 011996

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS, brakes make a loud noise when coming to a stop, vehicle will jump when coming to a stop, also replaced front brake pads/ windshield wipr blade/rearview mirror.

- Bowie, MD, USA

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