1996 Dodge MINI Ram Van Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Dodge MINI Ram Van. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge mini ram van. The contact stated that the steering shaft failed causing the vehicle to veer to the sides. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and informed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced, however the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was…”
“I have had to either replace or repair two of my hankook milage plus tires since I purchased them six months ago. The latest incident occuring on 2/21/05. I have both tires the one that was replaced and the I had to have repaired.”
“I have had to either replace or repair two of my hankook milage plus tires since I purchased them six months ago. The latest incident occuring on 2/21/05. I have both tires the one that was replaced and the I had to have repaired.”
“During summer cruise control shut off between 18 and 25 miles. *ak cruise control was operative when outside temperatures are cool. Dealer cannot find problem. *tt”
“Engine failure, engine was replaced for four times by dealer. Reason for failure was unknown. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak”
“Passenger door/rear gate leaks.*sd”
“Windshield wipers come on upon starting vehicle. *sd”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Dodge MINI Ram Van as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.