Differential Unit problems of the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance and was informed that one of the differential clips was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 70,000.

Retaining clips from the limited slip clutch packs in the rear differential, fractured and fell into the gears, locking the rear end. The truck slid on a dirt road into a gate causing minor body damage. This is the 9. 25 inch ring gear axle with a dana tru-trac limited slip.

Whining noise in differential at all speeds straight ahead and turning. Replaced pinion bearings, races, and carrier bearings and races. Pinion gear and ring gear ok but bearings were rough. Cracked dash. Repair cost on differential $800. Parts. Did labor self. Cracked dash not repaired.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal scraping heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the rear differential would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the rear differential fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Djr.

Found metal pieces (broken c clip) and damage to the rear differential of my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 4x2. The whole rear end had to be replaced. This is a well documented known problem based on hundreds of forum threads under "c-clip", "retainer clip" and/or "clutch pack retainer" problems. Paid out of pocket to fix as warranty has expired.

Rear clips broken in 2002 Dodge Ram 1500.

Rear differential began making a humming noise under load. It had progressively gotten worse until failure. Pinion bearings are bad. This is an ongoing problem with the Dodge truck products. A repair shop in my town just did 3 rebuild on this type truck in one week. A recall should be issued . This rear end could come apart and injury could be happen.

I have a 2002 Dodge 1500 pickup with the limited slip rear differential. My differential "came apart" at 37,000 miles. Since my incident I have discovered numerous other people with this differential in '02-'05 pickups have had similar problems. I would think this is a safety issue as if the broken parts were to get into the ring and pinion gears it could cause the truck to go out of control and crash. The manufacture is aware of the problem but seems unconcerned. I think this issue needs to be investigated. Bob brandenberg.

Found metal pieces the rear differential of my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4. The whole rear end had to be replaced. This is apparently a well documented known problem based on hundreds of forum threads under "c-clip", "retainer clip" and/or "clutch pack retainer" problems.

The retaining clips fail in the rear differential of all 02-2005 (maybe 2006) 9. 25" lsds are affected from Dodge ram's. Mine has failed once and has been replaced under warranty. The problem is Dodge just replaces them with the same ones that will continue to fail.

First, the automatic transmission failed due to an overdrive band that broke and then the whole transmission had to be rebuilt. Second, I had the mechanics check the differential for normal servicing. It was determined that the ltd slip component had broken, which then caused bearings to break, which then nearly destroyed the axle housing. $4500 or more to repair transmission and to replace rear axle. 77337 miles, no off road use and gentle driving habits. I can have the old axle I believe. 10 days in shop so far.

Cluncking noise under hood. Left upper control arm and ball joint. This truck has only 55,000 no off roading.

The differential broke in half while driving at approximately 55 mph, vehicle went off the road and down to a ditch. The vehicle is currently immobile. . . . . . . Mad eall tires flat, and rear passenger tire detached/fell off the truck. No police report obtained. Consumer claimed police were trying to get money in exchange of the report. On epicture included.

While driving at 30 mph consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the rear. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that the differential fluid needed changing. Dealer changed the fluid and charged the consumer for the work.

Speedometer stopped functioning. Found that sensor on top of differential was dislodged and oil was coming from differential. Took truck to dealer. Dealer replaced differential, pinion bearing, and sensor.