Rear Suspension Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 19 problems related to rear suspension (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Rear Suspension problem of the 2005 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 10/01/2007

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact realized that the vehicle was leaning and the rear passenger side was dragging on the ground. She immediately attempted to straighten the vehicle, but it continued to drag and lean. The vehicle immediately stopped after striking the barrier on the front passenger side. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the axle failed and the wheel and drum were four lanes across the highway. The police arrived and filed a report. The contact sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer and was repaired. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.

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2 Rear Suspension problem of the 2004 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/04/2005

While making left turn the left rear wheel locked up and a loud squeaking noise came from the rear as well. Driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic stated that a problem was detected, but a solution was unavailable at this time.

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3 Rear Suspension problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 06/01/2004

All warranty service at cliffs autosvr-goodyear-springtown. The vehicles rear end had to be replaced due to wear.

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4 Rear Suspension problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/28/2002

Consumer states that the rear end failed while driving 50 mph. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr.

5 Rear Suspension problem of the 2002 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/01/2002

When vehicle goes over a bump rear end skates around, and it feels as if vehicle is going to lose control.

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6 Rear Suspension problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 07/07/2002

While diving at 70 mph and without warning rear dual left wheel broke off. Brake system flew out, and vehicle had major damage. Dealer has been notified, however, was unable to remedy the problem.

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7 Rear Suspension problem of the 2002 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/24/2002

While driving 65 mph and towing a horse trailer, rear of vehicle locked up. Dealer determined rear axle needed to be replaced.

8 Rear Suspension problem of the 2002 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 12/11/2001

While traveling approximately 45 mph right rear tire came off, and left rear of vehicle collapsed. Rear of vehicle started sliding along the ground when it hit a median and was stopped. Driver suffered neck injury. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined the cause as "customer neglect. " *note: on November 25, left rear tire had a blowout because of a road hazard. But, lugs: nuts were stripped, and tire had to be removed professionally. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

9 Rear Suspension problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 11/15/2001

While driving at 50mph their is a vibration in rear axle of vehicle.

10 Rear Suspension problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

When rolling over a bump on the road, the rear of the vehicle shakes.

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11 Rear Suspension problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 10/11/2000

I had my complete rear end overhalled under my 90-day warranty, now 6 mths. Later I was backing out of my driveway and rear end locked -up breaking my pinion shaft gear. They offered me a tow & a rental, then come back & say I have to pay for it!! note-the pinion shaft lock bolt shows damage of falling out,they told me they don't use lock-tite. Ford&chevy manual say's discard old bolt, I think Dodge should too!!please help.

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12 Rear Suspension problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/13/2000

While traveling at highway speed of 60 mph vehicle was rearended/dropped, and lost control. Towed to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer that the preload adjuster was set and cross threaded. Dealer notified, and had nothing to say! provide further details.

13 Rear Suspension problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 06/05/1999

Rear axle broke/fell apart causing vehicle to collapse and damage undercarriage. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs.

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14 Rear Suspension problem of the 2000 Dodge RAM

The rear end went out, consumer is asking for reimbursement.

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15 Rear Suspension problem of the 2000 Dodge RAM

Consumer states that the rear end needed to be rebuilt, then the rear wheel fell off through the lug nuts.

16 Rear Suspension problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

At highway speeds, if the vehicle hits a small bump, it vibrates so violently it you almost drive off the road.

17 Rear Suspension problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Rear brakes failed.

18 Rear Suspension problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Axle broke without warning while driving at approximately 25-30 mph, causing vehicle to run into ditch and rollover.

19 Rear Suspension problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

At 50 mph the rear end shakes. Please describe .



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