10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,071 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #8

Nov 061997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Replace missing bolt on throttle linkage were it bolts to fuel pump, reinstall drive shaft, run and check engine.

- Saint Marys, OH, USA

problem #7

Mar 181996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cruise control failed due to improper installation of the security system.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #6

May 301997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Tps sensor failed.

- Lawndale, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 261996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Throttle position sensor failed.

- Valencia, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 091996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When pressing on the accelerator the truck hesitated and then it accelerated..

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #3

Nov 241995

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During vehicle operation at 25 mph. A sudden acceleration has been experienced twice.

- Oakland, MI, USA

problem #2

Apr 121996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Sudden acceleration.

- Atascadero, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 081996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Shifted into reverse, vehicle surged about fifty feet. Hit car and tree dual air bags did not deploy.

- El Central, CA, USA

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