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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems

The 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 has 31 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

31

Suspension complaints

8%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

What owners report

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT ANY MPH AND WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER TRIED TO KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND KEEP FOCUSED ON THE ROAD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED.*AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · December 8, 1998

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.