Two problems related to axle assembly have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the rear axel fractured and came off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, upon inspection the dealer stated the contact must have hit something to cause this failure.
While stopping at a traffic light the consumer heard a breaking sound from the rear left side, but didn't think it came from vehicle. Two hours later, the noise occurred again, but louder. The vehicle immediately started spinning in the left direction until it crashed into a ditch and hit a concrete bearer. While spinning driver's door opened, and the seat connection in the middle broke. This was a bench seat. The driver's side slid forward, and the passenger's side slid backwards. When vehicle was picked up the rental store mechanic determined that the rear axle broke.