1996 Dodge Ram 2500 transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 37 complaints for the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while placed in park with the engine idling, the vehicle went into reverse without warning. The vehicle was moving at about 5 MPH. The sales/service dealer was notified but the contact was placed on hold and eventually the contact hung up. The manufacturer was not contacted. The problem occurred 3 times. There was no damage on the first incident, but an empty parked school bus was struck causing damage to the right front quarter panel, right door and the hood on the second occasion.
Recall 97v084000 concerning transmission cooling line. While pulling a 5th wheel trailer up a incline at 30 MPH vehicle stopped while in motion, and white smoke came from under the hood. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500
- Brakes 91 complaints
- Electrical system 27 complaints
- Tires 25 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Lighting 21 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints