1996 DODGE RAM 2500 Complaints

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  • 1996 DODGE RAM 2500
    - ROY, WA

    PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END SHAKING VIOLENTLY AT 60MPH AFTER GOING OVER A SERIES OF BUMPS IN THE ROADWAY.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1996 DODGE RAM 2500
    - MARYSVILLE, OH

    CONTINUOUS STALLING WHILE DRIVING, SMELL OF DIESEL FUEL, AND NO START OR CRANK OVER FOR A WEEK.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1996 DODGE RAM 2500
    - VALDOSTA, GA

    VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING, PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND WEARS OUT FRONT BRAKE PADS FREQUENTLY.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1996 DODGE RAM 2500
    - CHESTER, VA

    DRIVE SHAFT/CRUISE CONTROL, AND BATTERY MALFUNCTIONED. THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WORE OUT WITHIN 20 MONTHS AFTER IT WAS PURCHASED. THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM DOES NOT ALWAYS OPERATE PROPERLY. OWNER INDICATED A "2-POINT BELT"RESTRAINT SYSTEM.HOWEVER, THE EQUIPMENT LISTING A UNIBELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1996 DODGE RAM 2500
    - PAHRUMP, NV

    FRONT BRAKES ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. TECHINCAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR DEFECT. THE REAR BRAKE SHOES HAVE THE INCORRECT WHEEL CYLINDER INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THIS FORCES THE FRONT DISC BRAKES TO DO ALL THE BRAKING FOR THE VEHICLE. *AK *ML

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 1996 DODGE RAM 2500
    - BORDENTOWN, NJ

    TRANSFER CASE HAS BEEN REBUILT TWO TIMES AND OWNER HAS NOT USED 4-WHEEL SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1996 DODGE RAM 2500
    - NEW GRETNA, NJ

    CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEM WITH ROTORS CONTINUALLY WARPING AFTER BEING REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS. VEHICLE IS STILL IN SHOP AT THIS TIME, AND DEALER IS STILL UNABLE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. *AK

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 1996 DODGE RAM 2500
    - STONE RIDGE, NY

    WHEN DRIVING 50 MPH CONSTANTLY, THE TRUCK LOCKS UP AND YOU HAVE NO FORWARD MOTION, THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING, BUT HAS NO POWER. THE TRUCK HAS TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES. TWICE THEY PUT IN BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION, 4 TIMES THEY'VE DROPPED OUT THE TRANSMISSION AND TOOK IT APART. *AK

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 1996 DODGE RAM 2500
    - HINES, MN

    CONSUMER EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE PADS AND SHOES. ALSO THERE IS VERY POOR STOPPING DISTANCE, AND VEHICLE PULLS TO EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN BRAKING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 1996 DODGE RAM 2500
    - PARLIN, NJ

    AFTER STOPPING ABOUT 4 OR 5 TIMES HAD NO VACCUM ASSIST ON THE BRAKES, CAUSING DRIVER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE AND DAMAGING THE FRONT BUMPER. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND STATED THAT A LARGER VACUUM TANK COULD BE INSTALLED TO CORRECT PROLBEM AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE