1996 Dodge Ram suspension problems

Filed May 15, 2002 · Suspension · TX

When replacing ball joints on front end, replactment ball joints may not fit properly in upper or lower control arms, parts department told me to weld the ball joint to the control arms.

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Suspension · VA

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.

Filed Mar 4, 2002 · Suspension · CA

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2002 · Suspension, Transmission · AZ

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.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · MI · crash

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. *ak

Filed Aug 28, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · CA

The front and rear causing the ABS and brake light to illuminate while driving. Nlm

Filed Apr 19, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · NC

Under normal operating conditions when traveling around 50 to 60 MPH and hitting a bump, front end will vibrate violently. Consumer must stop vehicle in order to get vibration to go away. Dealership has examined vehicle twice: during first incident dealership replaced track bar, and at second incident, dealership could not determine cause. *ak the steering damper has been replaced and consumer hopes that this solves the problem.

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Suspension, Transmission · MO

Was driving home when vehicle started to slow down, applied more gas, but vehicle was not going anywhere. Motor would rev up. Managed to get vehicle to side of road. Placed vehicle in park and was getting out when vehicle almost ran over driver. Vehicle did not have park/drive or reverse. Vehicle was towed. Was informed, it had no rear end.

Filed Jan 3, 2001 · Suspension · MS

There is a service bulletin number 020496, sequence number 49, date of bulletin 9606, the federal safety agency item number sb047743 out on this problem of the suspension;independent front control arm; ball joints being rusted and needing replacement. The dodge people told me it will cost me $880 to fix and the truck only has 26,000 miles on it. It is a defect that needs to be recalled. Thank you.

Filed Sep 18, 2000 · Suspension, Tires · PA

Driving at 15 MPH or more front end will shake uncontrollably causing a loss of vehicle control. Consumer replaced tires, but defect still occurs.