One problem related to windshield has been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Windshield cracked for no apparent reason in June 02. It had recently progressed the full lenght of the windshiled obstructing drivers view. During winshield replacement technician found windshield was seperated from polyurethane bedding and was loose. The only thing holding the windshield in was the moulding around the windshield. Technician said the windshield was either prepared incorrectly or not prepared at all during factory installation.