10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,179 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #8

Apr 011998

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

Transmission slips and fails on ingrades.... excessive tire wear on the front tires and excessive fuel consumption.. and rough vibration in the front end even after a tire change and balance, and front end alignment... gas milage is 230 miles to a 26 gallon tank of gas( dot number: Tire size: P225/75R16 )

- Angleton, TX, USA

problem #7

Apr 181998

Ram 2500

  • 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

problem #6

Dec 111997

Ram 2500

  • miles
Drive shaft/cruise control, and battery malfunctioned. The original tires on the vehicle wore out within 20 months after it was purchased. The keyless entry system does not always operate properly. Owner indicated a "2-point belt"restraint system.however, the equipment listing a unibelt restraint system.

- Chester, VA, USA

problem #5

May 041998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

Tires replaced four times. (second vehicle on doc# 535094)

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #4

Jun 011996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tires failed.

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 011998

(reported on)

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
Drifts very hard to right causing tires to lose their tread very fast.

- Cherryvill, NC, USA

problem #2

Nov 261997

Ram 2500

  • miles
While returning from taking children to school, left rear tire came off, causing driver to lose control.

- Border, AK, USA

problem #1

Feb 201997

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Good year Wrangler tire worn out at 20000 mile.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

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