1996 DODGE RAM 1500 Steeringlinkages Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Steeringlinkages Issues in the 1996 DODGE RAM 1500
4 steeringlinkages complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steeringlinkages Complaints
S,BAR LINK ,REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS ,NO GOOD.TRANSMISSION FAILURE TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP ,REPLACED PRESSURE SOL,GOVERNOR,GOV SWITCH,SWITCHAND SELERIOND,STILL ACTING THE SAME.LEFT CONTROLARMANDBOLTKIT , ALSO SAY NEEDS RIGHT SIDE .WILL NOT ALLIGNE .LIGHT UNDER HOOD COMES ON WHEN DRIVING ,AND HORN DOES NOT WORK NO ONE CAN FIG OUT WHY ..?DODGE SHOULD COVER ALL TRANNY AND FROUNT SUP ON THESE TRUCKS ,FOUND OUT AFTER PURCHACED ALL THE THINGS THAT GO WRONG WITH THIS YR OF TK.96 DODGE RAM 4X4 1500 ALSO THE 4X4 IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO AND TAKE OUT AND SOMETIMES DOESN NOT COME OUT ,EVEN WHEN LIGHT INDCATES IT IS OUT OF FOUR WHEEL.NEVER AGAIN DODGE!! NUMEROUS DATES OF WORK TO THIS VEHICLE. *AK
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THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE RADIO WERE REPALCED WITH NO PROBLEMS FROM THE DEALER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM I REPLACED MYSELF, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP WITH A $100 DEDUCTABLE AFTER CONTACTING CHYSLER, THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARM HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED, I AM NOT DRIVING THE VECHICLE
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WHEN DRIIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THERE IS SHAKING WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO PITMAN AND THE IDLER ARM MALFUNCTIONING. *AK
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CLAMP HOLDING STEERING LINKAGE TO STEERING BOX FELL OFF CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. VEHICLE WAS GOING 5 MPH AND RAN OVER CURB.
Other 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
24 complaints
Structure
20 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
11 complaints
Suspensionfront
11 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
8 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
8 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
3 complaints
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint