1996 Dodge Ram engine problems
The 1996 Dodge Ram has 66 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
66
Engine complaints
7%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE NEAR EXHAUST PIPE. OWNER HAD JUST DRIVEN TRUCK ABOUT 3/4 OF A MILE. OWNER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FIRE. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1996 Dodge Ram have?
NHTSA has 66 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram engine — 7% 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.