Model year record
1996 Dodge Mini Ram Van recalls & problems
The 1996 Dodge Mini Ram Van has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is tires (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 Dodge Mini Ram Van.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| TiresSidewall; Tread/belt | 2 | — |
| StructureBody › Door | 1 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlCruise control | 1 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE MINI RAM VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO THE SIDES. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS DISCONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000...UPDATED 11/17/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPAIRED THE STEERING HIMSELF BY REMOVING THE STEERING SHAFT AND REPLACING THE UJOINT. UPDATED 08/08/2017*JS
- Tires › Sidewall
I HAVE HAD TO EITHER REPLACE OR REPAIR TWO OF MY HANKOOK MILAGE PLUS TIRES SINCE I PURCHASED THEM SIX MONTHS AGO. THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURING ON 2/21/05. I HAVE BOTH TIRES THE ONE THAT WAS REPLACED AND THE I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED.
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
DURING SUMMER CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF BETWEEN 18 AND 25 MILES. *AK CRUISE CONTROL WAS OPERATIVE WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES ARE COOL. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *TT
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
ENGINE FAILURE, ENGINE WAS REPLACED FOR FOUR TIMES BY DEALER. REASON FOR FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
- Structure › Body › Door
PASSENGER DOOR/REAR GATE LEAKS.*SD
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.