10.0

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

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1996 Dodge Ram Van 1500 electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Dodge Ram Van 1500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Jun 161998

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles

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

Making routine stop engine will begin to surge for at least 20 seconds, causing the consumer to press hard on brakes until they squeak, resulting in loss of control. Dealer has reprogrammed computer 3 times and replaced idle speed motor. Defect is still occurring.

- Granger, IN, USA

problem #3

Jan 101998

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the truck applied the brakes and the ABS brakes failed. On 4-3-98, driver applied the brakes and the entire brake system went out, leaving the driver with no brakes. Owner has taken the truck into dealer three times, and they replaced numerous parts, such as the fuel pump, spark plug wire, and etc. The truck still is having brake problems.

- Oxford, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 291996

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Computer board replaced.

- Bearden, AR, USA

problem #1

Mar 181996

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Epa standard. Onboard computer redesigned for 1999, doesn't provide proper reading to engine, resulting in hesitation and stalling.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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