Model Year Problem Record

Dodge RAM 2500 1996 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

291Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

0Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

39Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes90 complaints

90 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

No recall campaigns cover this model year.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP03006Opened September 23, 2003 - Closed April 8, 2004

SEAT BACK FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP03006Opened September 23, 2003 - Closed April 8, 2004

SEAT BACK FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE00048Opened December 11, 2000 - Closed March 7, 2001

LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. Resulted in recall campaign 01V037000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19952

199610

199742

199840

199923

200036

200127

200227

200314

200410

200510

20067

20077

20082

20095

20103

20112

20121

20138

20145

20152

20162

20192

20202

20211

20231

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.