Seats Related Problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat recliner (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the seats (two problems).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Dodge Ram 1500


Recently reported Seats problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

The Front Seat Recliner problem

Front power drivers seat adjuster support tube snapped in half when driving causing the seat to tilt suddenly back a couple of inches starteling the driver and causing momentary loss of control . Dealer refuses to cover cost of repair because truck is out of warranty. G of inches   Read details...

The Seats problem

Passenger seat will not lock in place unless you push down on seat lever located under seat. Unable to put car seat in vehicle as we fear seat will fly forward. This has been broken for about 6 months.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

Consumer was traveling about 15mph on a side street and without prior notice driver's side seat went back into back seat. Bolt and anchor broke. Dealership was aware of problem.   Read details...


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