Vehicle is on fourth engine and only 44,000 miles on present engine. Dealer says engine is out of warranty. Excessive blow by from engine. Check engine light comes on. Sensors have been replaced but problem still occurs. Also the truck wanders on the road, and has a rumbling rattle noise on front passenger side that sounds like its coming from the shocks area. But my mechanic says shocks are ok. The dealer did not check into problem when I purchased the truck but it is listed as complaint when the first engine was replaced. Have replaced tracking bar, u-joints, rear springs, stabilizer shock & tires. When going over bumps on highway vehicle jerks the steering wheel to side rail fast giving a fishtail effect. Drive shaft has also been replaced.
1996 Dodge RAM 1500: pulls to one side
9 of the 296 complaints about the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 describe pulls to one side.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Pulls to one side by model year
What owners say
Ongoing problem with a clicking sound in steering wheel when turning, and a problem with wandering cross road at 40 or more MPH. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Truck pulls right / alignment is within normal values / appeared at around 49500 miles.
While driving vehicle about any MPH and when stepping on the brake pedal to stop, vehicle wanders from side to side on the road. Consumer tried to keep control of vehicle and keep focused on the road. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
Transmission failure. Also premature wear of brakes and always pull to the left.
Consumer took vehicle dealership on 3-17-98 for repairs on brakes. Dealership said brakes were fine. Second time dealership said they adjusted the brakes. But consumer marked nut on wheel to see if dealer was repairing vehicle, and the marks lined up still. Consumer took vehicle to dealership a third time, dealer said they replaced brake pads and shoes, and turned the rotors. When driving and braking vehicle pulls left real hard, almost sideways. At the mediation board hearing with ncfds the board decided that the truck was unsafe . The claim number for his case is 66985167fl against chhrysler.
During normal driving the vehicle pulls to the right, the problem gets worse when braking is involved.
Poor ABS brake performance, the vehicle pulls to the left and right when the brakes are applied. Also the smell of burning brake pads is experienced.
Poor ABS performance, the vehicle pulls to the left and right when the brakes are applied, also extended stopping distance.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 pulling
Is pulls to one side a common problem on the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500?
9 of 296 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 (3%) mention pulls to one side. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500
Headlights 14Brake failure 13Fire or smoke 13Transmission failure 13ABS 11Overheating 9Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 6Slipping 5Won't shift 5
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