7.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,640 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems

suspension problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #15

Nov 241996

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Front end misaligned, causing tire wear.

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #14

May 301997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle misaligned/pulling to right.

- Lawndale, CA, USA

problem #13

Jul 011996

Ram 1500

  • miles
When traveling on rough road conditions or at a high rate of speed, vehicle bounces and seems to bottom out on the frame. Both front shocks and tires were replaced but unstable conditions still exist.

- Huntersvil, NC, USA

problem #12

Dec 101996

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car pulls to right when brakes are applied.

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #11

Apr 291997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced a transmission overheating problem. Also, vehicle pulled to the left upon braking/front end misalignment pulled vehicle to the right.

- Brookline, NH, USA

problem #10

Dec 311996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front end misaligned.

- Placentia, CA, USA

problem #9

May 111996

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Suspension problem, causing vibration.

- Chillicothe, OH, USA

problem #8

Jan 121997

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle vibrates while in motion. Dealer tried to readjust it but that did not work.

- Waxhaw, NC, USA

problem #7

Feb 031997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
When hitting a bump the whole vehicle shakes, coming from the trackbar.

- Pineville, MO, USA

problem #6

Apr 011996

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied vehicle pulls sharply to the right.

- Piedmont, NC, USA

problem #5

Mar 061996

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle vibrates excessively at all speeds.

- Barbourville, KY, USA

problem #4

May 211996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Due to no front suspension, the vehicle front tires are wearing often.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 161996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Parts in the front end has to be replaced, including steering knuckles, vehicle only has 1.8 K miles.

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #2

Nov 151995

Ram 1500

  • miles
Traveling at certain speeds or making a panic stop vehicle pulls to the left or right.

- Ringo, GA, USA

problem #1

Nov 151995

Ram 1500

  • miles
Traveling at certain speeds or making a panic stop vehicle pulls to the left or right.

- Ringo, GA, USA

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