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1996 DODGE RAM Power Trainaxle Assembly Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Trainaxle Assembly Issues in the 1996 DODGE RAM

7 power trainaxle assembly complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE RAM. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Power Trainaxle Assembly Complaints

#562818 |
REAR AXLE SEALS LEAKING AND TRANSFER CASE LEAKING. NLM
#562818 |
REAR AXLE SEALS LEAKING AND TRANSFER CASE LEAKING. NLM
#562818 |
REAR AXLE SEALS LEAKING AND TRANSFER CASE LEAKING. NLM
#732135 |
REAR AXLE RECENTLY STARTED MAKING AN AUDIBLE GEAR WHINE/MOAN WHEN GOING ANY SPEED. THE TRUCK HAS 68,000 MILES CURRENTLY. I HAVE ACCOUNTS OF OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE OWNED '96 RAM 1500 TRUCKS THAT HAVE HAD SIMILAR, IF NOT THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFTEY AND THE SAFTEY OF OTHERS IF THIS DIFFERENTIAL DECIDES TO FAIL AND LOCKUP. MY WARRANTY IS UP AND THIS WILL BE A COSTLY FIX. YOUR ATTENTION AND RESPONSE WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
#709112 | Crash Fire
THE TIRE, RIM, BRAKE DRUM AND AXLE SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE AXLE HOUSING. THE ASSEMBLY WEDGED UNDER VEHICLE. WHEN IT POPPED OUT, IT FLEW UP AND LANDED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATED, APPARENTLY THE OTHER (REMAINING) DRIVE WHEEL BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE ENGINE; OUR EXHAUST BRAKE COULD NOT SLOW US DOWN. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKES WERE SPONGY, AND APPARENTLY NOT WORKING. WE SLID TO A STOP ON WHAT REMAINED OF THE AXLE HOUSING. WHEN WE EXITED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FLAME SHOOTING FROM THE END OF THE AXLE HOUSING, WHERE THE AXLE SHAFT WOULD NORMALLY BE. THIS FLAME WAS APPROX. 1.5-2 FEET FROM THE FUEL FILLER TUBE. IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, THERE WAS A VERY LOUD SCREETCH SOUND. WITHIN A MINUTE, THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAME APART. AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE SAME AXLE PROBLEMS REAPPEARED.
#709113 |
THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN REPAIRED BY SANDUSKY CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP, SANDUSKY, OH, FOR THE PREVIOUS AXLE FAILURE. TRAVELING EAST ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWED, LIKE SOMEONE JUST JAMMED-ON MY BRAKES. WITHIN A MINUTE, THERE WERE TWO VERY LOUD SCREETCHES. MY WIFE, TRAVELING IN A RENTAL VEHICLE BEHIND ME, EVEN HEAR THE SCREETCHES. GIVEN OUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHILE TRYING TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED, WE WERE INFORMED BY CONSTRUCTION CREWS THAT WE COULD NOT STAY, THERE, ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THEY DIRECTED US A COUPLE MILES UP THE ROAD, TO THE NEXT EXIT. ONCE OFF THE HIGHWAY, WE STOPPED TO FIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL STICKING OUT FROM THE FENDER BY A COUPLE INCHES. ON CLOSER INSPECTION, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE BACKING PLATE. THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS STARTING TO SEPARATE FROM...
#808539 |
SUSPENSION FAILURE, THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Other 1996 DODGE RAM Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 92 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 76 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 32 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 27 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 24 complaints Suspensionfront 24 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 16 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 16 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 16 complaints Tirestreadbelt 16 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 14 complaints Tires 14 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Air Bags 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 11 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 9 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 9 complaints Seats 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 7 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Structureframe And Members 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 6 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 6 complaints Suspensionrear 6 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield 6 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 5 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 5 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringlinkages 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 4 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 4 complaints Electrical System 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Tiressidewall 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structurebodyhood 2 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Structurebodytailgate 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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