9.5

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,100 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems

suspension problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 072003

(reported on)

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,300 miles

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

The upper and lower ball joints experienced premature failure.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #2

Nov 202001

Ram 1500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When replacing ball joints on front end, replactment ball joints may not fit properly in upper or lower control arms, parts department told me to weld the ball joint to the control arms.

- Bacliff, TX, USA

problem #1

Apr 181998

Ram 1500

  • miles
Loud clunking noise and sensation in steering linkage while braking and turning corners. Dealer had same problem with another Ram pickup. Dealer replaced upper and lower ball joints. Fixed problem. However, after additional 10,000 miles problem is re-occurring. Also, three of original five tires had defects including significant bulging and ply separation. Resulted in poor traction, excelerated wear, and bouncing. Owner replaced two tires. When third tire failed, owner replaced all the tires. Dealer stated they receive many tire complaints from new vehicle owners with Goodyear tires.( dot number: Tire size: P245 75R16 )

- Louisville, OH, USA

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