9.3
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$3,766.00
Average Mileage:
134,703 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace engine (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
engine problem
Helpful Websites About 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 blown engine
2007Mar 13
(reported on)Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
Oil light came on and took to my shop, said the catalitic converter was screwed and caused my engine to overheat so badly the engine needed to be rebuilt or replaced. Dodge house in Temple Tx told me this is a common issue with this year truck
2003Oct 10
(reported on)Ram 1500
- 94,000 miles
had this truck in the shop 5 times for oil light coming on, they said nothing was wrong, then the dam thing blew up
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2009Jun 01
Ram 1500
valve spring broke causing the valve to drop down. This resulted in 90% of the piston in the bottom of the oil pan. It would have cost more to fix the engine than buy a NEW engine.
Christopher R.
Blountville, TN, USA
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