10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,520 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 engine problems

engine problem

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

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problem #5

May 281997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

Gasket split.

- Canby, OR, USA

problem #4

Oct 071996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Oil was leaking.

- Canby, OR, USA

problem #3

Sep 291996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Outer ring of balancer came apart, causing water pump/water hose to break and blow out front left tire.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #2

Jun 291996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Crankshaft sensor failed.

- Bearden, AR, USA

problem #1

Nov 091996

Ram 1500

  • miles
During vehicle operation at 10 mph the crankshaft pulley& belt fell off, causing a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The same problem took place a 2nd time.

- Toledo, OH, USA

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