1996 DODGE RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1996 DODGE RAM 1500
7 suspension 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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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4. MY MILEAGE IS AT 85,020. I HAVE TAKEN REAL GOOD CARE OF THIS TRUCK AND I USE IT TO DRIVE IN THE SNOW WHEN I NEED THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I WAS DOING A OIL CHANGE AND I NOTICED THE PASSINGER SIDE TRAILING ARMS AND COIL SPRING BRACKET WELDS ARE PULLING AWAY FROM THE AXLE. I LOOKED OVER TO DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE TRAILING ARM WELDS ON THE FRONT AXLE ARE CRACKED. I HAVE A DANA 3.5 AXLE RATIO. THE TAG UNDER THE HOOD NUMBERS ARE 3850 FRONT AXLE DANA 4. I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK THINKING THE FRAME AND AXLES WOULD LAST THE LIFE TIME OF THE TRUCK. I'AM A NAVY VETERAN AND A MECHANIC AND I CAN REPAIR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. I FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD NOT OF HAPPEN AND I WOULD LIKE DODGE TO HELP OUT IN THIS MATTER. I ALSO...
I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WEAR. I HAVE USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE THE BREAKIN OIL AND NEVER LET THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE OVER 4,000 MILES. EACH TIME THE OIL FILTER WAS ALSO CHANGED. THE VEHICLE HAS 106,000 MILES ON IT AND THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT IS COSTING ME $4.700. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE DOES NOT HANDLE SYNTHETIC OIL WELL. THE OIL DOES NOT RETURN TO THE OIL PAN FAST ENOUGH TO KEEP THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE LUBRICATED. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE BUT I'VE NEVER WORE OUT AN ENGINE BEFORE. MY QUESTION IS HOW CAN AN ENGINE WEAR OUT WHEN...
#848810
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WHEN DRIVING AT 45MPH THE VEHICLE SHIMMIES, MAKING IT UNCONTROLABLE. DEALER SAYS THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. GOODYEAR SAYS ITS THE VEHICLE. *AK
#832019
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT ANY MPH AND WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER TRIED TO KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND KEEP FOCUSED ON THE ROAD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED.*AK
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VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 12,000 MILES DUE TO ABNORMAL, EXCESSIVE AND EXTREME WEAR ON THE OUTER EDGES OF FRONT TIRES. AGAIN AT 17,500.
#529187
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TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY BECAUSE VEHICLE CANNOT HOLD AN ALIGNMENT.
#527599
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CONTINUOUS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, INABILITY TO HOLD ALIGNMENT.
Other 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
33 complaints
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
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
Steeringlinkages
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