Complaints
365
Crashes
21
Fires
18
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Dodge 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#132 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:7
#219 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:96,700 mi
Crash-related:1
#314 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:170,500 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Dodge 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 32 | 7 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 19 | 1 | — | 96,700 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | — | — | 170,500 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 12 | — | — | 148,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | 2 | 186,878 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | 1 | 210,992 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 217,440 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 9 | — | — | 225,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 3 | — | 223,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 2 | 198,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 7 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 6 | — | 1 | 124,800 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 6 | — | — | 222,500 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 | — | — | 118,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 184,250 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 1 | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
32
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,700
Tire Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
170,500
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
148,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
186,878
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
210,992
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
217,440
Tires:Tread/Belt
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
225,000
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
223,000
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
198,000
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
124,800
Manual Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
222,500
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,000
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,000
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
184,250
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Trailer Hitches
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Dodge 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Dodge 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1996 Dodge 2500 has 365 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Dodge 2500?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (32 complaints); Automatic Transmission (19 complaints, avg 96,700 mi); Tire Defects (14 complaints, avg 170,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1996 Dodge 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 157,913 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Dodge 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Dodge 2500 include 21 crash-related reports, 18 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1996 Dodge 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 Dodge 2500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1996 Dodge 2500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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