general problems of the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the pinion nut was loose and caused the rear tires to lock up without warning. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. . The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. Fe.

While driving approximately 50 miles per hour the rear end siezed up causing vehicle to come to a complete halt and throwing driveshaft from vehicle causing a two lane closure until drive shaft could be retrieved.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While traveling approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 15 mph, a loud noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the drive shaft fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician informed that the locking bolt of the drive shaft had disengaged and the outer seals, the bearings and rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear wheels seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle pinion nut failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 mph, the driveshaft detached from the rear of the vehicle without warning and the rear axle locked up. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle seized and slide, the contact notice the rear opinion nut fractured. The rear tires are damaged through this defect. The vehicle was towed to residence the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 213,000. Ng.

Tl - the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, an abnormal loud noise emitted from the vehicle as the drive shaft dislodged locking the rear wheels. Also, the contact mentioned that the pinion shaft went into the axle assembly housing puncturing a hole. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offered any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000. Pm.

Was driving in my neighborhood at approx. 20mph when the front end fell out onto the road.

Severe rust and corrosion on body and suspension parts. Started at around 10 years of age. Support for bed to frame shows severe corrosion making hauling unsafe. Water is able to enter the cab through corroded rocker panels causing mold. Also, electrical system malfunction in throttle body can cause no response from accelerator at intermittent times.

I was just made aware of the new buy back recall and fine, on similar Dodge ram trucks like mine. The recall show 2004 Dodge ram 2600, 3600, but not my 1600. The reason for the buy back with the other two models just also happened to my 1600. It is also on the left hand side, just like all the others. I would like my included in the buy back and get rid of this lemon. My VIN # does not show anything but an airbag issue, that I not received any information on. VIN # 1d7hu16d24j181034. Thank you, I still owe over eight thousand dollars on the vehicle which is about kelly blue book price here in hawaii.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while reversing into the garage the throttle body detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Djr.

Popping and grinding in rear end popping in the cv axle front tires leaning in and wearing on inside with new tires and front end alignment have added new calipers rotors brakes 2 new cv axles and the problem still not fixed.

Truck started squeaking then making a popping noise while turning in the driveway. The steering wheel makes a noise while turning. Didn't know there was any recalls on this truck. I took it to the shop and the man said the wheel was about to come off.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear wheels seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, a loud grinding noise emitted from underneath the truck as smoke started to come out of the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and upon inspection by the contact, it was noticed that the drive shaft was hanging loose. The contact mentioned that there were two puddles of oil and the drive shaft was bent. The vehicle became inoperative. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle was damaged and that the pinion nut came loose. The dealer determined that the rear axle and the carrier of the axle needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included on the campaign. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,612.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a right hand turn, an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. Also, the contact stated that the exhaust was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the left spring was bent and the shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge ram1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, a loud noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The contact later discovered that the rear shaft had become separated from the vehicle due a failed to pinion nut, which also caused the rear brakes to seize. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 119,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while turning left at approximately at 10 to 15 mph, the driver front wheel and front axle separated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 81,762.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the rear driver and passenger side tires seized. The rear drive shaft and the rear deferential were also fractured. The contact was unable to continue driving and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While attempting to turn the steering wheel, an abnormal noise was heard. An independent mechanic stated that the front end axle was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

I was driving at freeway speed, around 70 mph. Suddenly, I heard a noise from the rear of the truck and I noticed my speedometer went to zero. I was still moving at the same speed. The fault code identified a failure in the speed sensor in the rear differential. I was out of warranty, so I pulled the differential cover off and found what was left of the speed sensor in the bottom of the housing. I also found pieces of what was later identified as c clips from my lsd clutch assembly. The inductive portion of the speed sensor protrudes into the differential housing and was hit by the flying pieces of c clips. The carrier bearing also had a grove cut into it by these clips as they worked their way out. I am told that if I had not caught this, it would have resulted in carrier bearing failure and lock up of my rear axle. I removed all of the metal c clip pieces and removed the remaining c clips that had not yet fallen out. I don't know if there is any connection, but my left rear leaf spring cracked in half on the lower main leaf. I had to replace the spring assembly at my cost. I now have a permanent whine at low speeds and currently have 125,000 miles on my truck. I am certainly glad that I found these metal pieces when I did! there appears to be many complaints regarding this failure in my truck model, ranging from model years 2003 through 2006 Ram 1500 equipped with the 5. 7 hemi. At this time, Chrysler has not acknowledged the patterned failures in these rear differentials.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and the parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the repair. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that there was a failure with the rear differential which was replaced due to a faulty housing. The contact stated that recently while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise in the rear, the rear differential fractured and the pinion nut detached. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the rear differential needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The vehicle has 20 inch tires and the wheels are unstable. While driving 65 mph over bumps in the road, the vehicle veers into another lane. The dealer stated that nothing is wrong with the vehicle. The current mileage is 60,279 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/01/08. Updated 02/01/08.

My vehicle pulls hard to the right. I have complained to the dealer within the first week of purchase. I have had 4 alignments done, and that does not correct the problem. Dealership has not offered to investigate further to find problem.