Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the dash wiring (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the underhood wiring (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Underhood Wiring problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems |
Consumer pulled over to shoulder 0ff road and left vehicle running to assist another motorist. When he returned to vehicle, there was smoke inside coming from underneath dashboard. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Mechanic told him that headlight switch needed to be replaced. Read details...
Fire in engine area,,,,,fuel pre-heater catches fire in the wiring because of bad seal on electrical connectors that allow rust to form in trucks in snow and salt country. . . Luckily I was getting home and stepping out of the truck when I spotted the fire,,,,if not the truck would have burn to the Read details...
Dash is all cracked up allowing sharp plastic projectiles in and about the cab that can cut you in a wreck sun getting on electrical wires destroying them and now shorts and sometimes dont work right Read details...