Two problems related to front suspension wheel bearing have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer heard a clung then a metal to metal noise while driving. Passenger's side front wheel bearing malfunctioned, but the wheel didn't fall off. The consumer pulled over in time to keep the wheel from falling off.
The wheel bearing on the driver side broke off, caused the vehicle to sway to left lane which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.