The throttle cable unraveled, front differential seals leak oil, transmission plastic connections leaked, and an alignment needed t offset bushing.
1996 Dodge Ram suspension complaints
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I have had this dodge into the dodge dealership many times explaining that the pickup pulls to the right or pulls to the left. They said on each time they have installed spacers to correct it but it is still not corrected. I am in need of getting this resolved.
While driving 60 MPH front end vibrates or shakes, causing the wheel to feel like a wave in which the occupant may lose control which could result in a crash. Manufacturer is aware of the problem, but consumer has to pay for repairs. Please provide further information.
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 the federal safety agency provide information concerning this matter.
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. Please give any further details.
Rear axle broke/fell apart causing vehicle to collapse and damage undercarriage. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
At highway speeds, vehicle has vibration. Feels like tire slightly out of balance, but tires have been balanced repeatedly, wheels have been checked for true, and tires have been checked for out of round. Dealer stated that stock goodyear tires "are known for having a rough ride" but are not covered by warranty because they are "wear items". Dealer suggested replacing wheels and tires, both of which were done, but not at dealer; problem was not resolved and cost nearly $2000. Vibration is significant enough that front passenger seat can be seen vibrating. This is more of a nuisance than a safety hazard, but can make for an uncomfortable ride. Dealer's comment has been that "that's the way a truck rides," and stated that there was nothing that they could do to resolve it.
When driving over a bump or pothole, front suspension will shimmy violently. Shimmying continues until vehicle is pulled to side of road and speed is reduced. Shocks have been replaced, and did not resolve problem. There is no rhyme or reason to cause. Some bumps and potholes cause, some do not. Sometimes, shimmy starts mildly and progressively gets worse. Although occurred at 65, also occurs at slower highway speeds. If you know of a fix that is available (e.g., dealer retrofit), please e-mail me! Although this has not caused an accident, chances are it eventually will!
While driving the vehicle vibrates and steeering is very unstable, cause unknown. Dealer replaced shock absorber bar which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Loud clunking noise and sensation in steering linkage while braking and turning corners. Dealer had same problem with another ram pickup. Dealer replaced upper and lower ball joints. Fixed problem. However, after additional 10,000 miles problem is re-occurring. Also, three of original five tires had defects including significant bulging and ply separation. Resulted in poor traction, excelerated wear, and bouncing. Owner replaced two tires. When third tire failed, owner replaced all the tires. Dealer stated they receive many tire complaints from new vehicle owners with goodyear tires.( dot number: tire size: p245 75r16 )
The front tracking bar that holds the front axle in place is very loose and is about to break which may cause an accident. Cause unknown.
While applying the brakes the vehicle will move to the right lane unexpectedly. Has to release the brakes in order to move back into the orginal lane, which may cause an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. Dealer replace control arms, brake pads etc. Please provide details.
No deployment of air bag in accident.
Vehicle shook badly whenever hitting a bump during 25 MPH or more. Dealer notified.
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
Brakes continue to pull hard, several repairs made however have failed to remedy situation.
Steering in the vehicle gets extremely sloppy when driving and makes it hard to steer. The steering column has been replaced and the upper and lower control arms.
Alignment: pulls to the right and wearing the tires out. The alignment has been repaired eight time since may of 1996.
Front shock absorbers failed.
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. *ak consumer states that the vehicle is now constantly pulling to the left at any speed.
Transmission failed.
Front end misaligned, causing tire wear.
When traveling on rough road conditions or at a high rate of speed, vehicle bounces and seems to bottom out on the frame. Both front shocks and tires were replaced but unstable conditions still exist.
Vehicle experienced a transmission overheating problem. Also, vehicle pulled to the left upon braking/front end misalignment pulled vehicle to the right.
Transmission failed times.
Vehicle vibrates while in motion. Dealer tried to readjust it but that did not work.
Windshield prisms reflect in eyes at night.
Front end misaligned.
When hitting a bump the whole vehicle shakes, coming from the trackbar.
Right/rear wheel cylinder leaks.
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