10.0

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

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #5

Dec 162001

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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

Add Complaint
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

Add Complaint
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

Add Complaint
problem #2

Jan 311997

Ram 3500 4WD

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

- Kiel, WI, USA

Add Complaint
problem #1

Nov 181995

Ram 3500

  • miles
The storage compartment has a defect pops open.

- Houston, TX, USA

Add Complaint