Differential Unit problems of the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Rear differential is failing. This appears to be a wide spread issue for Ram 1500 trucks. Due to severity of catastrophic failure at highway speeds, maybe a safety recall is in order.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear differential failed, while he drove at approximately 30 mph. The contact heard a rattling noise at the rear end and the vehicle seized. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Slowing down to exit highway when rear differential locked up causing truck to skid.

I had heard a grinding sound for a few days only when going in reverse. I was on my way to work and all of the sudden a loud bang happened and I stopped the truck and had to have it towed to the dealership. Repairman said that the rear end differential had exploded. Ive only had this truck financed for four months and now they want $4300 to repair.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the contact heard a scraping noise and the abs and brake lights illuminated then the rear brakes seized. And the rear brakes seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the driveshaft became detached and fluid was leaking from the rear differential. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the rear differential and driveshaft assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 101,309.

I was leaving work when it happened. I left the driveway and got on the road and once I hit about 35 or so my truck began to seize and popped in the rear. My truck then began to bounce in the back and I had to pull over and get out to see what had happened, and didn't see anything. I was very confused. I started to drive and turn back to the street and it started violently bouncing again so I took it to my mechanic who then helped me figure that the problem was the rear differential. We took it apart and found chunks of metal gears all over the bottom. I had to have it rebuilt for $1800 total. I was very disappointed and confused as to how a rear diff. Could just give out so I looked it up and many others with the same year or close to it had the same problem I had. Some at higher, more dangerous speeds for something that vital to give out. I was shocked to learn about this many people complaining and having the same serious problem with this part that I had and that there has been no recall for it. It shouldn't have to wait for someone to be injured or worse for the problem to be fixed. The truck is barely broken in and I love it which is why I was heartbroken when this happened. I want a recall done to stop this from happening to others and to help those that it's already happened too. I'm very upset this problem is happening to so many and nothing is being done about it. I'm glad I wasn't going at highway speeds like some others that had the same thing happen. I want the whole problem fixed because I heard it has something to do with the driveline as well and if that shatters like the rear diff then I hope I'm as lucky the first time.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear differential made a loud noise when reversing or turning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 81,000.

Vehicle will shift into 4 wheel drive but when trying to go forward or in reverse the 4 wheel drive locks up and causes vehicle to stop and this could cause for a unexpectedly stop causing someone to hit me from the rear and the rear differential is vibrating causing the gears to chip and does it at slow speeds and fast also when in 4 wheel drive the vehicle will not turn it comes to a dead stop which again can cause a unexpectedly stop and cause an accident.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while reversing out of a driveway, the pinion gear on the rear differential broke, causing the vehicle to stop in the street. The contact towed the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer repaired the rear differential and pinion gear. The failure mileage was 23,000.