1996 DODGE RAM 3500 Structureframe And Members Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structureframe And Members Issues in the 1996 DODGE RAM 3500
5 structureframe and members complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE RAM 3500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structureframe And Members Complaints
DRIVER HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. THE FRONT BUMPER FELL OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT FRONT BUMPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
#765617
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DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT FOUND THAT THE LEFT FRONT FRAME WAS TOTALLY BROKEN AND THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE WAS CRACKED AND ALMOST TOTALLY BROKEN IN SAME AREA. THEY SAY THAT IT CAN POSSIBLY BE WELDED BUT NO GUARANTEE WOULD HOLD. WE ASK THAT THEY CONTACT CHRSYLER TO SEE IF ANYTHING COULD BE DONE ABOUT IT, BECAUSE WE FEEL THAT THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAPPEN. THEY SAID CHRSYLER REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, AND SAID SINCE IT WAS 6 YEARS OLD, AND HAD THAT MANY MILES ON IT THAT THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. WELL, WE FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IT BECAUSE THEY ARE THE MANUFACTURER THAT BUILT THE TRUCK AND THE FRAME IS SUPPOSE TO LAST, ONE WOULD THINK LONGER THAN 6 YEARS. WE HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE WE HAVE OWNED OR ANYONE WE KNOW HAS NEVER. WE ALSO HAVE A...
#897867
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WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY FIVE MPH AND PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY A-FRAME WELD BROKE, CAUSING FRAME TO DISCONNECT AND DROP TO GROUND. DEALERSHIP IS IN POSSESSION OF VEHICLE, AND NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE FOR REASON OF THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *AK
#736985
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WATER LEAKS THROUGH SEAMS IN TRUCK.HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES. WATER STILL LEAKS IN TRUCK TO THE POINT OF POURING OUT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WHEN OPENED. *AK
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WHILE TRUCK WAS GETTING AN OIL CHANGE THE MECHANIC NOTICED AN OLD FRACTURE THROUGH AN IMPROPER WELD OF THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER A FRAME MEMBER. IT WAS OLD. THERE WAS NO BRIGHT METAL. THIS PROBABLY WAS AN IMPROPER WELD DURING CONSTRUCTION. FORTUNATELY THIS WAS FOUND AND WELDED. THIS COULD EASILY HAVE LED TO A COMPLETE FAILURE WITH VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL. I HAVE TAKEN PHOTOS OF THE FRACTURED WELD.
Other 1996 DODGE RAM 3500 Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
8 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint