10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 1
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 engine problems

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #35

Sep 082002

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

Consumer states when the engine was turned off for 30 minutes a fire broke out under the hood.

- Delta, CO, USA

problem #34

Nov 012001

Ram 1500

  • miles
Consumer stated that the vehicle stalls at various speeds, the dealer and warrantee people can not find the problems, the consumer was told to keep driving until the problem reoccurs.

- San Bruno, CA, USA

problem #33

Nov 012001

Ram 1500

  • miles
Consumer stated that the vehicle stalls at various speeds, the dealer and warrantee people can not find the problems, the consumer was told to keep driving until the problem reoccurs.

- San Bruno, CA, USA

problem #32

Oct 242001

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Consumer states engine stalled while traveling down a mountain, consumer lost all control of vehicle and went off a 300 ft revene, vehicle finally stopped after striking a tree head on, air bag did not deploy, consumer sustained injuries, a month after purchasing vehicle, recall repairs were completed on vehicle regarding blower and igntion, consumer was later informed of additional recalls that needed to be repaired on vehicle, however consumer was never given any specific details about what was repaired/replaced.

- Monroe, GA, USA

problem #31

Aug 302001

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Northampton, PA, USA

problem #30

Jun 091999

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving vehicle locked up, and consumer lost control of vehicle, causing a major crash, which resulted in vehicle totaled, and 1 fatality. No one determined the cause of the crash.

- Forest City, AR, USA

problem #29

Jun 172000

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

After having trouble with the starter could hear noise coming from the engine. Then vehicle caught on fire without a warning.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #28

Feb 252000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While traveling vehicle would stall without indicaton. Dealer has been notified. Also, oil pump needed to be replaced. Vehicle is on its third replacement.

- Roundrock, TX, USA

problem #27

Feb 142000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Original failure took place on Nov 26, 1997. The oil light came on and oil pressure droppped to zero. The oil pump was replaced under warranty. Then, on Jan 21, 1999 the same scenario happened again. This time the oil pump, connecting rod, crankshaft and gaskets were replaced at my expense as the vehicle was no longer under warranty nor were the parts that had been replaced. Finally, on February 14, 2000 the entire scenario took place again. The oil light came on and oil pressure dropped to zero. It appears that the oil pump will agin need to be replaced. At this point, the dealership is trying to say it is a lack of maintenance and should be repaired at my expense. My concern is that the vehicle has been maintained and that after 3 failures there is a definite problem with the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at the previously mentioned dealership awaiting repairs and the response from Chrysler Corp as to whether or not they will do so at their expense. Any help you can provide would be greatly a

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #26

Dec 101999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Intermittently when vehicle makes a left or right turn vehicle will stall out and die. Dealer has been notified.

- Louisville, OH, USA

problem #25

Sep 301999

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles

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

I am a mechanic and have talked to other mechanics about my problem. The motor in my truck is 3 years old and is rusting from the inside out. I am told that Chrysler has had previous problems like this for many years. I know that many other people like me are having to fix there problems out of our own pockets. My problem is only fixed temporaly it can not be fixed. The next solution would be a new motor. I feel that this is a problem that Chrysler should attend to.

- Dover, PA, USA

problem #24

May 011999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
After about 15 minutes, one or more lifters begin to tick. The ticking remains throughout the time the truck runs. If the engine is turned off for a period of time and the engine cools, the ticking is not present on start-up but begins again in about 15 minutes. The oil is changes every 3,000 miles or 3 months and the truck only sees very light duty.

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #23

Apr 161999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star Dodge in san antonio. Air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester. All windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks. Vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain. Vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 mph. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start. Most if not all of these problems were reported to Dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta Dodge nothing has ever been remedied.

- Pipe Creek, TX, USA

problem #22

Jul 301997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Engine control program--vehicle stumbles on acceleration, premature combustion while running, no movement below 1500 RPM, engine does not generate output above 2200 RPM until vehicle exceeds 60 mph.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #21

Mar 281999

Ram 1500

  • miles
No compression in the #6 cylinder may have caused the vehicle to loose power when going up grades.

- Ellensburg, WA, USA

problem #20

Jan 291997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle has experienced continued problems with engine performance that are not able to be rectified, hesitates, rough idle, and problems starting.

- Newport Ne, VA, USA

problem #19

Apr 021999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving 70 mph vehicle completely shut down without warning. Vehicle has to be put into neutral to restart cause unknown.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #18

Feb 111997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle continually stalling with check engine light illuminating.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #17

Nov 151998

Ram 1500

  • miles
Spent $1200 to rebuild entire front end of car due to excessive clunking and looseness after only 40,000 miles of lite street use. Factory installed componants obvoiusly inferior quality or defective. Dailmer Chrysler was willing to assist in the costs of the repair until the bills came in. Daimler Chrysler walked away from the issue. Rear window water leak - suggest other owners to look on passenger side for water ponding adjacent to sill plate at rear of seat. Rear factory sliding window defective. Must replace with alternate selection. Headliner will not fit properly on alternate selection - beware. Dodge Ram owners beware. This owner jumping ship from Dodge/Chrysler products. Only owned this vehical for 11 months.

- Danvers, MA, USA

problem #16

Nov 091998

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving the oil light came on, and the engine cut completely off. Engine has to be rplaced.

- Freindship, MD, USA

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