Component Record

Dodge RAM 1996 Brakes Problems

231 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1996 Dodge RAM - 37% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage231 complaints

231 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V068000Reported April 28, 1997 - 58,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 58,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train148 Engine64 Suspension51 Electrical System50 Steering48 Fuel and Propulsion System41

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.