1996 Dodge RAM 1500 steering problems

Filed May 10, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 100,000 miles · UT

My ball joints, tie rods, steering box, all that has to do with those areas have serious issues and dodge needs to fox them for free put them under the recall dept so they can be. Steering wheel very loose tons of play very dangerous.

Filed Nov 4, 2018 · Steering, Wheels · 140,000 miles · FL

Sigma tires stampede tires -265 75 16 at splitting tread and coming apart -told recall only last ten* years**-nothing to do and no replacement-tire kingdom* truck vibrates and shakes, loud thud,thud, noise(in motion) affects steering as wobbles always*had issues as rough**riding over the years and never knew why*

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 107,300 miles · WV

When applying the turn signal, the signal does not illuminate or is erratic or does alternate of what is chosen.

Filed Dec 31, 2013 · Steering · 150,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the front wheel became unresponsive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2013 · Steering · 220,000 miles · NM

When I drive my 96 dodge ram 1500 4x4 pickup on highway at miles between 60 and 70 it starts shaking and I am not able to control the steering wheel, I sometimes have to stop or speed up to over 75 miles for it to decrease as I am afraid this will cause an accident. Also when I cross a small bump in the road it does the same thing but this happens at any speed. One mechanic told me the stabilizer bar needed to be replaced $400.00 did not fix the problem. I have taken to three different mechanics and they are not able to find the exact problem.

Filed Jul 16, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 129,385 miles · MT

Was driving on highway at 65 MPH, I crossed a small bump in the road and lost all control of the 1996 dodge ram 1500 4x4 pickup. It shook all the stuff off of my seat as well as my cd holder. This is the second time this has happened. I am at a loss as to how to look for the problem. I love this truck but I have gone through two wheel bearings and a tie rod end and I have only had it for a year.... I want to know how to fix this problem before someone gets killed.

Filed Jan 28, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · 96,000 miles · PA

S,bar link ,replaced twice within 3 weeks ,no good.transmission failure took to transmission shop ,replaced pressure sol,governor,gov switch,switchand seleriond,still acting the same.left controlarmandboltkit , also say needs right side .will not alligne .light under hood comes on when driving ,and horn does not work no one can fig out why ..?dodge should cover all tranny and frount sup on these trucks ,found out after purchaced all the things that go wrong with this yr of tk.96 dodge ram 4x4 1500 also the 4x4 is hard to shift into and take out and sometimes doesn not come out ,even when light indcates it is out of four wheel.never again dodge!! Numerous dates of work to this vehicle.

Filed Mar 8, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 106,000 miles · WI

I own a 1996 dodge ram 1500 with the 5.2 liter engine. The engine oil light would flicker when stopped at a stop sign in drive. I took it to the dodge dealership and they said that the engine would have to be replaced due to the wear. I have used mobile 1 synthetic oil since the breakin oil and never let the oil in the vehicle over 4,000 miles. Each time the oil filter was also changed. The vehicle has 106,000 miles on it and the engine replacement is costing me $4.700. I've been told that the 5.2 liter engine does not handle synthetic oil well. The oil does not return to the oil pan fast enough to keep the bottom of the engine lubricated. I find this hard to believe but I've never wore out an engine before. My question is how can an engine wear out when it was taken such good care of? I've had several other failures of this vehicle dealing with u-joints, steering shaft, failed fuel pump, and an unstable suspension requiring a $500 piston assembly to repair but the repair did nothing to help.

Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Steering, Transmission · CA

I have all the copes ,I just want my truck to be fix . Auto plaza is giving me the runing around,can you help me or give me some advice thank you. No safety defect.

Filed May 30, 2001 · Engine, Steering · MA

On april 19, 2001 while traveling on rt 495 in wareham ma the fan on my l996 dodge 1500 2 wheel drive sport pickup truck suddenly became unattached from the water pump shaft causing the fan to fly into the radiator and puncturing same.at the same time due to the loss of the belt that drives the power steering pump,and water pump causing difficult steering and engine overheating I immediately stopped in the breakdown lane. When this occurred the vehicle had 57159 miles.