Suspension Related Problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Table 1 shows seven common suspension related problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (five problems).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM

The Front Suspension problem

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.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

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.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

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.   Read details...


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