1996 Dodge RAM 3500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 13%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,545miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Dodge RAM 3500, 13% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,545 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering wobbles/shakes violently when driving. Often initiated by a minor irregularity in road pavement. Requires coming to a full stop to eliminate the wobble. Recurs often. Difficult to exceed 30mph in order to avoid shaking. No noticeably bad or broken suspension parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10501390, filed 2013-03, 98,090 miles“I am reporting a defect on a original frame weld. The stabilizer bar that is connected to the frame that keeps your vehicle from shaking has separated. I have had 3 welders look at this vehicle to repair it and they all say they wont for they dont want to be held responsible for it, be cause if I would have been going at a higher rate of speed I probably would have injured. I contacted chrysler and they stated to me that I should consider the mileage, well I have not had one problem with my engine and without a frame a engine is really no good. …”
NHTSA complaint #745615, filed 2001-05“While driving theres a squeeking noise, and if you hit a pot hole squeeking increases. Took to dealer and they have replaced sharks three times. Problem still occurs. The vehicle is now out of warranty. Dealer refusing to correct the problem free of charge. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023780, filed 2002-12“While traveling when road was warm and over a bump tire would leave skid marks on road. Vehicle would travel from left to right. At 65 MPH, the front tires makes deep skid marks on the road until the vehicle stops. The square shaft from the steering wheel and steering box makes noise while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #869500, filed 2000-09“Front end was shaking & vibrating. While exiting off road there was a lot of vibration in steering. Took to dealer & coupling, brakes, lower steering column shaft were replaced. However, vibration still continued. Took back to dealer & nothing found. Was lowering vehicle & noticed front end was cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #837503, filed 1999-05Related service bulletins
- 10148823Jun 11, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 36 | 10% |
| 2011 | 28 | 12% |
| 2010 | 23 | 15% |
| 2009 | 12 | 11% |
| 2008 | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 | 31 | 15% |
| 2006 | 20 | 8% |
| 2005 | 17 | 9% |
| 2004 | 25 | 12% |
| 2003 | 32 | 11% |
| 2002 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 14 | 11% |
| 2000 | 11 | 19% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 16 | 13% |
| 1995 | 20 | 19% |
| 1994 | 11 | 16% |
| 1993 | 3 | 15% |
| 1992 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge RAM 3500
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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