Does the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500?

124 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Dodge been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls, newest first

February 5, 1999NHTSA 99V02400079,366 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: Vehicle description: model 3500 light duty trucks only. Operation of the headlamps over an extended period of time can result in headlamp switch failure, causing the headlamps or park lamps to go out.
Consequence: If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp switch including a relay in the park lamp wiring circuit.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 124 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 10
Injuries reported: 3
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes44
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15
Fuel system9
Power train › Automatic transmission9
Hydraulic › Foundation components8

Other Dodge Ram 3500 years

Other 1996 Dodge models

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1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500?: 124 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.