Driveshaft Problems of Dodge RAM

Driveshaft disconnected/slipped out of rear diff (hanging down - still on truck) loss of power/had to coast to a safe area during coasting came to a sudden stop/something locked up in rear diff.

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The truck started making a whirring down shifting noise then a loud noise then the truck seized to a halt drive shaft now laying on ground.

While traveling a local road at approximately 30 mph, the rear differential made a short term humming noise and then a grinding sound. Rear differential locked up shearing the pinion shaft and allowing the driveshaft to drop free of the rear differential, hit the bottom of the truck several times and then drop to the ground. Vehicle was towed to the local dealership where it remains waiting on parts. According to the dealership, Chrysler has switched suppliers of the ring and pinion kits and there is currently a backorder of approximately 175 parts kits. Current release date for the parts is October 2012.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram. The contact stated the vehicle was traveling 35 mph when the drive shaft fell out and locked the rear wheels. The contact stated it caused the vehicle to tail spin and almost flip. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was being inspected. The drive shaft is not covered. The failure mileage and current mileages were 40,000. Rl.

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While traveling 65mph on the highway and without prior warning felt vibration due to driveshaft breaking.

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While driving about 20 mph front driveshaft fell off without prior warning. Dealer fixed it again.

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Transfer case assembly driveshaft gears broke.

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1500 truck taken to dealer previously for front end vibration. Dealer said tire problem. Tire maker replaced tires. On day of incident, at speed of 10 mph, drive shaft fell out while truck jumped up/down on street. Truck towed to dealer location. Owner terrified by experience. If had been driving at normal highway speed would have resulted in crash.

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Drive shaft failed.

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2007 Dodge pick up recall received about propeller shaft yoke. Consumer stated that the dealer ordered the part and would receive it in two weeks. Consumer called dealer back and was told the part had not been shipped yet.

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Rear end started howling very loudly. She started slowing down when the rear end locked up and the driveshaft fell out onto the road. Mr.

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Driving 45-55mph, vehicle would vibrate, but can be controlled. Taken to dealership twice for vibration. Had drivershaft replaced to correct problem. Also been to tire retailer due to possibility of tires causing problem. Tires were the problem. Contacted manufacturer , informed consumer nothing could be done. It was characteristic of truck, and could not be repaired. Consumer states vibration has existed in vehicle since purchased, consumer also states the vibration causes him to have to drive under 40 mph or over 50 mph to avoid the vibration.

We have changed tire brands. Transmission or driveshaft is still noisy, but does not seem to effect anything. It should be on recall but the car place said that this problem could easily be mistaken for losing the rear end. The one brake has continually not closed properly and therefor does not wear like the other 3. ( dot number: ).

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.

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. Please describe details.