Dodge Ram Wagon 1996
Model Ram Wagon made in 1996 by Dodge got 5 consumer complains as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and parking brake. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 082700 | 09/29/2000 | 6092304 | Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt | 12/04/2000 | |
| 970919083297 | 09/19/1997 | 54423 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 083799 | 11/12/1999 | 081798C | 6089800 | Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt | 02/25/2000 |
| 081798 | 12/30/1998 | 603153 | Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc | 02/05/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 080899 | 03/26/1999 | 604709 | Experiencing error when reading airbag control module (acm) active diagnostic trouble codes (dtc)when using the drbiii and the 1994 - 1997 supercard 2 (ch8361). *tt | 05/10/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 082197 | 05/23/1997 | 6088803 | Information regarding no start - engin failed to crank. *nlm | 01/07/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 1801201 | 05/25/2001 | 620066 | Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt | 07/11/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 2401305 | 08/04/2005 | 10016603 | Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt | 09/26/2005 | |
| 241197 | 07/11/1997 | 6089311 | Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *nlm | 01/19/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 977 | 04/01/2001 | 619512 | Customer satisfaction notification to correct a statement in the vehicle's owners manual. this statement indicates that certain vehicles are equipped with an interlock brake system. this is incorrect. | 06/04/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 140897 | 11/21/1997 | 6088884 | Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
| 211197A | 09/05/1997 | 21-11-97 | 6089030 | This bulletin involves reverse buzz (46re) *nlm | 01/12/2000 |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 211197 | 09/05/1997 | 54392 | Experiencing a buzz sound when shifting into reverse. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210797 | 03/21/1997 | 6089000 | Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 210697A | 12/19/1997 | 21-06-97 | 6088991 | This bulletin involves overdrive unavailable in extreme cold temperatures, bypass kit installation, inhibitor programming. *nlm | 01/11/2000 |
| 210697 | 03/21/1997 | 54373 | Overdrive unavailable in extreme cold temperatures. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 050899A | 08/06/1999 | 050899 | 607681 | Subject regarding accelerated brake lining wear, front versus rear. *tt | 10/05/1999 |
| 050799 | 06/25/1999 | 606160 | Brief information on the use of asbestos fiber brake linings. *tt | 08/11/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 232397 | 04/18/1997 | 52013 | Sliding door difficult to close. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 020400 | 03/17/2000 | 021399 | 610616 | Some customers may comment on a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt | 05/08/2000 |
| 021399 | 09/10/1999 | 020396 | 607905 | Experiencing squeaking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt | 10/15/1999 |
| TIRES | |||||
| 220197 | 06/13/1997 | 6089038 | Information on tire and wheel runout. *nlm | 01/12/2000 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 1802002 | 06/24/2002 | 183298 | 634272 | Flash programming failure recovery. *slc | 09/28/2002 |
| 081697 | 04/04/1997 | 52012 | Inoperative remote keyless entry (rke). *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 08/11/2006 | 110000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 |
| Tl*- the contact's 1996 dodge van had been excluded from the recall involving a catalytic converters used in dodge van of that year and it failed to pass smog test due to the failure of the catalytic converter. the dealer declined to perform the recall repairs, and a follow up call to the manufacturer was placed, and they were also not helping. the contact believed that they excluded the van from the recall because they had a very limited number of electrical high powered vans. even though the parts were defective dodge declined to fix it.*ak updated 04/12/07/. *jb | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1996 | ||
| Brake release handle failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicles transmission cooler quick connect recalled, but repairs not made due to dealer problem. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1996 | ||
| Transmission indicator failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Fan clutch failed. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN JOSE | HARTZ TIME DODGE |