Five problems related to axle shaft seal have been reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When applying the brakes, vehicle has no power. Also, the power steering failed, causing consumer to put vehicle into neutral, and rev the engine. Took six months to get part after repeated calls. Front brakes wearing out prematurely because rear brakes are not self adjusting. Very unsafe when braking at higher speeds. The left rear axle seal was leaking. Water collects near the passenger door underneath the carpet.
There is an oil leak from rear axle because of poor machinery of metal that allowed brake line to become contaminated with oil on the left rear wheel.
Rear axle seal failed.
Rear axle seal leaks fluid onto brakes.
Was driving and the abs and brake light came on, brake pedal went to the floor, took to dealer once and replaced the master cylinder, now the truck is at dealer for rear seal repair.