10.0

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

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1996 Dodge Ram 3500 body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments

problem #5

Dec 162001

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Bed has completely cracked in width of vehicle. This condition makes vehicle unstable. Consumer states there are also cracks at edges near tail gate. Tailgate hinges broke. Handles on window broke, causing window to open while vehicle was in motion.

- Mcleon, MT, USA

problem #4

Feb 222000

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Chassis cracked in half. Owner made this discovery after crawling under the truck to lube some parts. Problem was reported to manufacturer. Problem has not been corrected. Owner wants Dodge to take responsibility for the repairs.

- Inverness, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 131999

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed vehicle isn't shifting properly. Also, floorboard is getting hot, and there is some type of noise coming from the floorboard.

- New Plymouth, OH, USA

problem #2

Jan 311997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle has rust spots on the side panels of the body.

- Kiel, WI, USA

problem #1

Nov 181995

Ram 3500

  • miles
The storage compartment has a defect pops open.

- Houston, TX, USA

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