10.0

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

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1996 Dodge Ram Van 3500 suspension problems

suspension problem

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1996 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Owner Comments

problem #11

Jun 151996

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When driving at any speed and applying the brake or hitting a bump in the road, consumer feels like she is loosing control. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #10

Feb 262002

Ram Van 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle kept pulling to the right. Owner stopped vehicle and checked it. Noticed cracks on driver's side, shock tower mounts were cracking and getting worse. Passenger's side was also cracking. Tower mounts were separating from frame. Contacted dealer who informed consumer that this vehicle was not on recall. Vehicle being repaired.

- Agua Duke, CA, USA

problem #9

Jan 142002

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
While driving, could hear noise coming from rear of vehicle wich sounded like suspension was out of place. Had taken vehicle to dealer, and they had to replace rear pinion bearing on differential. Please provide more informatinon.

- Presca Valley, AZ, USA

problem #8

Aug 011999

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

In August of 1999 with approximately 70,000 miles on odometer while driving 35 mph, there was a vibration, and the driver lost all steering control before crashing into a ditch. Dealership examined vehicle and replaced steering gear box to remedy the problem. Since replacement of original steering gear box, vehicle wanders all over the road during normal operation. Steering gear box has to be replaced again by an independent repair shop.

- Negaumee, MI, USA

problem #7

Jun 011997

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Intermittently vehicle would shake/ wobble while driving at approx. 40 or more mph once it started it continued until speed come down to 25 mph. Vehicle been in / out of repair shop on four occasions, and condition remained unresolved. Manufacturer notified and informed consumer that a correction can be made. But, the cost would be at consumer's expense. Can NHTSA provide information concerning this matter.

- Gustine, CA, USA

problem #6

Jul 291999

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
While driving below 45 mph or above the front end of the vehicle severely shakes as if the tires were bouncing off the ground. Dealer replaced the track bar and steering stablizer.

- Flagstaff, AZ, USA

problem #5

Feb 181999

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles

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

While driving the vehicle vibrates and steeering is very unstable, cause unknown. Dealer replaced shock absorber bar which did not correct the problem.

- Lodi, OH, USA

problem #4

Feb 031997

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vibration, repairs made, however vibration continues.

- Nettleton, MS, USA

problem #3

May 071998

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Vehicle shook badly whenever hitting a bump during 25 mph or more. Dealer notified.

- Monroe, IL, USA

problem #2

Aug 131997

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Suspension system problem/rough riding, repairs made however still experience.

- South Elgi, IL, USA

problem #1

Oct 171996

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
While driving on freeway, consumer applied brakes & vehicle pulled left, across 2 lanes. At a much lower speed, pulled right. Took to dealer several times for brake problem & was corrected 75%. was informed normal for truck to pull right. Consumer states that the vehicle is now constantly pulling to the left at any speed.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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