general problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500

Eight problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 1996 doge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 45-55 mph the vehicle had experienced severe front end shaking and vibration when driving over a grove in the road. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer urness motors(505 cherry heights road, the dalles, or. 97058) and the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 176,000. Jft.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2016

Death wobble.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2013

I was driving down the road doing about 55mph and all of a sudden started to have a bad vibration. It caused the whole truck to shake. I pulled over and looked under it and all around it but found nothing. I continued to drive it and it drove fine. Every time it gets around 55 it starts the shaking. I keep finding online that it is called the "death wobble" and that there have been multiple cases.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2006

I have a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 with 5. 9l turbo diesel. The front passenger side spring/shock tower is ripping from the frame, driver side is cracked. Dodge will do nothing be cause it doesn't fall within their recall dates. Safety recall no. 835. This as far as I am concerned means nothing, my vehicle was built early summer of 1995, not sure exactly. This is a big problem I am without a vehicle. Chrysler told me to file a complaint, and so I am. VIN#3b7kf23c7tm100283. Thanks, mike stanley.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2002

When braking vehicle pulls hard to the left. Dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

6 Suspension problem

When truck is being driven at 65 mph, and a bump in the road is hit, driver's side front wheel bounces out of control. This has been an ongoing problem for over a year. Dealereship is not able to duplicate this problem. Please provide any furhter information.

7 Suspension problem

Vehicle vibrates so severely it gives driver a false sense of control.

8 Suspension problem

Vehicle vibrates.




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