10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 electrical problems

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #8

Sep 012001

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles

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

Headlights go on and off over every bump in the road. About 2 years ago I replaced the switch body to fix the same problem, I did not notice if the loom was already failing at that time. When the same problem happened again I investingated a bit further and found the center section of the wire loom was melted and deformed around 2 of the connectors. Testing with a volt meter indicates one of the connectors (green wire) is wired to the headlights. The wire also shows signs of excessive heat buildup. I suspect the real problem is a busted relay somewhere else, but havent searched for that yet. This is curiously similar to recall 99V024000.

- Needham Heights, MA, USA

problem #7

May 222001

Ram 2500

  • miles
Circuit breaker had burned while driving. Prior to problem generator light had came on, and voltage regulator went very low. Vehicle had stopped dead.

- Roseville, CA, USA

problem #6

May 082001

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
The J2 wire from ignition caused a power spike, causing headlights to burn. A tsb has been issued on vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Blacklick, OH, USA

problem #5

Aug 151998

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk. Driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose. Emergency brake handle came off and was replaced. Fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module. Wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor. Vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block. Radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant. There was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and ABS light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring. Passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air. Vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.

- Warreen, MI, USA

problem #4

Jun 201999

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
While truck is idling or moving..if the horns are used, the fuse under the hood blows. This is also prevalent while the A/C is running. The A/C shuts down at this point, the compressor doesn't work until the fuse is replaced. The circiuit from the horns and the A/C are two different circuits under hood cannot use the horns to alert others fuses keep blowing.safety issue will not pass nh state inspection this way.

- Athens, OH, USA

problem #3

Aug 011996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuse box door failed.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 241996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states the listed vehicle is used for towing purposes, upon towing vehicle, the automatic circuit fuse blowed, causing loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Control (braking) is lost to the 12,000lb tralier when the ABS fuse blows, dealer unable to correct the problem.

- New Port Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 251996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Light fuses continuously blow out.

- Fontana, CA, USA

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