10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #6

Dec 061999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on the highway the driveshaft fell out of vehicle, causing the vehicle to lose power. Dealer has seen and replaced the driveshaft at consumers expense.

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 231998

Ram 1500

  • miles
Universal joint and drive shaft failed, causing vibration.

- Sardinia, NY, USA

problem #4

Oct 011997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Drive shaft failed.

- Seaford, NY, USA

problem #3

May 041996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Drive shaft problem, causing vibration.

- Bearden, AR, USA

problem #2

Dec 301996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Drive shaft failed.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 131996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While traveling 70 mph, driveshaft seperated from the back axle. Dealership indicated have not seen this before. Driveshaft, universal joint and collar straps on rear are being worked on.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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