- The problem
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The affected vehicles were built with an ignition switch and wiring that could overheat. High electrical current loads pass through the switch when the blower motor is operated on high for an extended periods of time.
- The risk
- This could cause the ignition switch and wiring to overheat.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness.
Electrical system
1996 Dodge Ram Electrical problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 1996 Dodge Ram's electrical system with NHTSA. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical recalls for the 1996 Dodge Ram
- The problem
- The fasteners which secure the generator cartridge fuse to the power distribution center may have an improper clamp load. Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection.
- The risk
- This condition can potentially cause a fire in the engine compartment.
- The fix
- Dealers will tighten the generator cartridge fuse fasteners properly.
Electrical complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Dodge Ram electrical complaints by year
Ram electrical problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data