1996 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes problems
The 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 has 55 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
55
Brakes complaints
14%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER WHO SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THE…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA has 55 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.