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1996 Dodge Ram suspension problems

The 1996 Dodge Ram has 54 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

54

Suspension complaints

6%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

What owners report

IN AUGUST OF 1999 WITH APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES ON ODOMETER WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION, AND THE DRIVER LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL BEFORE CRASHING INTO A DITCH. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND REPLACED STEERING GEAR BOX TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. SINCE REPLACEMENT OF ORIGINAL STEERING…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 1, 1999 · crash

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 1996 Dodge Ram have?

NHTSA has 54 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram suspension — 6% 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.