10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,889 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 engine problems

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #27

Sep 262003

Ram 2500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles

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

When the consumer started the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated. The RPM's had gone into the red. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the repair shop, but the mechanic could not repair it because he could not duplicate the problem. The tow truck driver had viewed one of the cables in a "U" shape and it was stuck into a spring on the gas pedal.

- Dahlonega, GA, USA

problem #26

Sep 152002

Ram 2500

  • miles
Consumer still having problem after the recall repair has been performed on the vehicle. Recall#01V037000 throttle control. Community motors 354 South hwy55 price, ut 84501 1800-944-0219.

- Elmo, UT, USA

problem #25

Feb 192002

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Consumer was sent a recall notice (01V037000) for the throttle sticking on the vehicle. Consumer made an appointment under the assurance the parts would be in. They were not in so they were ordered. Consumer brought vehicle back and the repair was completed. The vehicle now idles high and the throttle is worse. Consumer oiled the linkages and the problem was better. Consumer brought vehicle back to the repair shop and was informed the throttle rod was bad and would cost for replacement. Consumer feels no charge should accompany the added work because the recall failed to remedy the problem.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

problem #24

Jul 242002

(reported on)

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles

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

While driving on the highway, consumer had the cruise control engaged, however when consumer touched the brakes to disengage the cruise control it did not respond, consumer then went to turn the switch for the cruise control off which is located on the steering wheel but it still would not come out of cruise control, consumer was able to pull over and shut off the engine, upon inspection of the vehicle, consumer discovered that the cruise control cable was frayed, and had become hung up on the hard plastic end of the cruise cable housing, the cable was replaced but is the same design of the first one, consumer believes this may happen again.

- Lodi, CA, USA

problem #23

Jun 092002

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Shifted from park to reverse. Engine idled fast, truck took off in reverse and could not be stopped by pressing on the brake. Speed probably accelerated to 20 mph before hit 3 other vehicles. Witnesses said the rear tires were spinning and the engine noise was high pitched and oscillating.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #22

Oct 022001

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Consumer is not satisified with the length of time it is taking to perform recall, even after having parts ordered in advance, consumer requested that vehicle be serviced the same day, however he received a call stating that the repairs had not been started, consumer then returned vehicle only to later be informed that the part broke and was said to defective, and another part was to be ordered.

- Hopeland, CA, USA

problem #21

Feb 252000

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles

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

Prior to recall (970) consumer experienced problems with the throttle linkage cable being frayed at the connection.

- Waymart, PA, USA

problem #20

Jul 252001

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer received NHTSA recall 01V037000/manufacturer's recall 970 5 months ago and called dealership for an appointment. Consumer kept calling dealer about parts, and dealer stated parts were not in. They could not get the parts. Consumer states that all 4 failures occurred while accelerating to get onto the highway, on three occasions the consumer had to turn off the ignition to correct the problem, consumer still has not received recall repairs.

- Clackamas, OR, USA

problem #19

Oct 022001

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Consumer is not satisified with the length of time it is taking to perform recall, even after having parts ordered in advance, consumer requested that vehicle be serviced the same day, however he received a call stating that the repairs had not been started, consumer then returned vehicle only to later be informed that the part broke and was said to defective, and another part was to be ordered.

- Hopeland, CA, USA

problem #18

Feb 252000

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
Prior to recall (970) consumer experienced problems with the throttle linkage cable being frayed at the connection.

- Waymart, PA, USA

problem #17

May 302000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Recall 01 V 037 000/throttle cable: Dealer / manufacturer is telling consumer that this recall does not exist; asking NHTSA help in this matter.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #16

Jun 052001

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
On three occasions vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly. Dealer has been notified.

- Pittston, PA, USA

problem #15

Sep 011999

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Throttle cable frayed once at 70mph. Dealer has been notified.. cruise control cable also frayed.

- Iron Mountain, MI, USA

problem #14

Jan 262001

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
On January 26, 2001 during an inspection, I noticed several frayed strands on the accelerator cable where it emerges from the sheath near the injector pump. I bought a new cable that same day and noticed it is of a different design than the original. If there was enough of a problem to cause a redesign of the part, it seems DC Corp. Should have notified the owners. With the powerful torque of this engine, this is a definate safety concern as it would be hard to bring it to a stop should the cable fail at highway speeds.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #13

Jan 162001

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The throttle cable failed, causing ABS and brake lights to be illuminated, also caused cruise control to hunt, consumer tapped to disengage cruise control and the accelerator stuck.

- Marshfield, WI, USA

problem #12

Nov 152000

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light came on after being hit on back end of vehicle. Dealer found internal wiring problem, airbag sensor had to replaced.

- Taswell, VA, USA

problem #11

Jun 102000

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving my truck on the interstate hwy at a speed of 60 mph, with the cruise control ingaged my truck excelerated to speed of 90+ mph, I was unalbe to stop the vechical.

- Ft. Worth, TX, USA

problem #10

Jun 102000

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving my truck on the interstate hwy at a speed of 60 mph, with the cruise control ingaged my truck excelerated to speed of 90+ mph, I was unalbe to stop the vechical.

- Ft. Worth, TX, USA

problem #9

Apr 222000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Fuel metering failure. The engine ran away and did not stop when the key was turned off. I had to stall the engine with my brakes and had no steering because the key was off. I consider this to be a very serious incident and if my wife had been driving the truck, she would likely have wrecked it or blown up the engine!

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #8

May 211999

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a crash. Sudden acceleration problem happened once before. Dealer could not determine the problem. Brake failed.

- Cabot, AR, USA

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