Wheel Related Problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel (three problems).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel Bolts problems
4
Wheel problems
3

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

The Wheel Bolts problem

Nothing leading up to event either incident, with the exception of seconds before tire separated from vehicle because bolts were sheared off, there was a slight vibration. First incident in 1999, bolts sheared off front passenger side while traveling at about 25 mph, no significant damage to truck,   Read details...

The Wheel problem

Sigma tires stampede tires -265 75 16 at splitting tread and coming apart -told recall only last ten* years**-nothing to do and no replacement-tire kingdom* truck vibrates and shakes, loud thud,thud, noise(in motion) affects steering as wobbles always issues as rough**riding over the years and   Read details...


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