Table 1 shows 17 common power train related problems of the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the driveshaft (64 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (40 problems).
The pinion nut has loosened up and that caused the driveshaft to become unstable and it has caused problems that have to be changed such as (crush slave, inner and outer bearings,spacers, and pinion nut) all have to be replaced. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced transmission failure, and the brake lines were rusted. The contact was trapped in the desert for hours with his dog. Read details...
I was traveling on roadway there was a loud bang, truck skidded to stop and would not move. Truck had to be towed, appears the rear differential pinion shaft has snapped off. The truck is currently parked in a snow bank until I can evaluate what needs repaired/replaced. Read details...