4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems

suspension problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Dec 082003

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles

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

Consumer heard a clung then a metal to metal noise while driving. Passenger's side front wheel bearing malfunctioned, but the wheel didn't fall off. The consumer pulled over in time to keep the wheel from falling off.

- Tiro, OH, USA

problem #3

May 122000

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
The throttle cable unraveled, front differential seals leak oil, transmission plastic connections leaked, and an alignment needed T offset bushing.

- Templeton, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 151998

Ram 1500

  • miles
The wheel bearing on the driver side broke off, caused the vehicle to sway to left lane which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Houka, MS, USA

problem #1

Oct 011997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Bearings failed.

- Seaford, NY, USA

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