Model year record
1996 Dodge Ram Wagon recalls & problems
The 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainClutch assembly; Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) | 3 | — |
| Parking brake | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
| Service brakes | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Suspension
Upper control arm... Rusted through see attached pictures
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
TL*- THE CONTACT'S 1996 DODGE VAN HAD BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL INVOLVING A CATALYTIC CONVERTERS USED IN DODGE VAN OF THAT YEAR AND IT FAILED TO PASS SMOG TEST DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE DEALER DECLINED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS, AND A FOLLOW UP CALL TO THE MANUFACTURER WAS PLACED, AND THEY WERE ALSO NOT HELPING. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THEY EXCLUDED THE VAN FROM THE RECALL BECAUSE THEY HAD A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL HIGH POWERED VANS. EVEN THOUGH THE PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE DODGE DECLINED TO FIX IT.*AK UPDATED 04/12/07/. *JB
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
VEHICLES TRANSMISSION COOLER QUICK CONNECT RECALLED, BUT REPAIRS NOT MADE DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM.
- Parking brake
BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE FAILED.
- Power train › Clutch assembly
FAN CLUTCH FAILED.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.