1996 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission problems
The 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 has 55 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
55
Transmission complaints
14%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“AFTER TRUCK'S ENGINE WAS STARTED THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE SO AS TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE. A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS RETURNED TO P. AS THIS HAPPENED THE TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD STRIKING THE GARAGE WALL. THE BUIDING AND TRUCK WERE DAMAGED. *AK”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA has 55 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.