Driveshaft Problems of Dodge Ram 1500 - part 1

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the driveshaft detached. Due to the failure, the gear oil and rear differential fluid leaked out of the vehicle. The contact was able to temporarily repair the driveshaft. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Additionally, the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the contact was informed that due to a crack in the dashboard, he would be charged for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

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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. This same issue happened to the 2005 Dodge ram and they recalled those trucks just not the year of mine. I was driving my truck when this happened and it could have been extremely dangerous for my family and I and others on the road way if the driveshaft became unattached or the rear-end locked up on me.

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Noticed a high pitched whine coming from the rear of the vehicle about 30-40 seconds before the rear axle assembly locked up. Traveling on a secondary to a city street slowing to 30 mph. Axle assembly locked up at 45 mph causing a skid that was controlled. Axle housing split, drive shaft detached, gear lube drained out and tires are severely flat spotted. Skid length was 115 ft.

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While driving the vehicle came to a complete stop. It felt like someone had hit me from the back. When I got off to look I saw that no one had crashed into me. A bystander says that my drive shaft is on the floor. Had to call a tow truck to take home. Went to a Dodge dealer about the issue and stated that there was a recall on it. He said that the vehicle was taken to dealership 5 years ago. The problem was previously fixed. They can't do anything about it. I looked up some information and found that this has happened again to other drivers. All owners stated that issues were never resolved. My dad owns a 1999 Dodge 1500 and the drive shaft has never fallen off.

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Recall below manufacturer refuses to repurchase as stated below thank you Feb 05,2013 manufacturer recall numbern08 NHTSA recall number13v-038 recall statusrecall incomplete summary the rear axle pinion nut on about 278,000 of the above vehicles may loosen due to undersized pinion shaft splines. Safety risk a loose pinion nut could cause the rear axle to seize or cause the driveshaft to separate resulting in a loss of motive power. Either situation could cause a crash without warning. Remedy the rear axle pinion nut must be inspected. Rear axles found with a loose pinion nut and/or a seized up rear axle assembly must be reconditioned. Rear axles with a 6-point pinion nut that has not loosened will have a pinion nut retainer installed. All rear axles with a 12-point pinion nut require no additional repairs. . Read more...

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Rear wheels locked up at 55 mph on the highway causing me to lose control and almost roll over, the driveshaft sheared off at the rear and flew out from under the truck. I was able to slide off the right side of the road and avoid a collision.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear pinion nut loosened while driving at 35 mph, which caused the drive shaft to detach from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was repaired. The contact called jeff d'ambrosio Dodge Chrysler Jeep downingtown (1221 e lancaster Ave, downingtown, PA 19335) where he was informed that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was 274,000.

Was driving on the expressway, exited to a side road 30 mph and heard an unusual whining coming from the rear end. Then bang! wheels locked up, no power steering. Drive shaft disconnected at the rear of the truck. Had it towed to my house. Was very lucky this didn't happen two minutes earlier on the expressway or lives may have been lost.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that driving at an unknown speed, the drive shaft fell off. The vehicle was taken to the david stanley Dodge dealer , (877-853-3755, located at 7609 se 29th st, midwest city, ok 73110) where a recall was performed two years ago under NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The contact stated that the dealer did not performed the recall according to the manufacturer's specification. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and supported the dealer. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000. Fe.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving about 60 mph, the drive shaft fell off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle pinion fell into rear differential. The vehicle was taken to the tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram dealer (253-475-7300, located at 4101 s tacoma way, tacoma, wa 98409) where it was stated that the vehicle was not covered by the recall under NHTSA campaign number: 12v474000 (power train) the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. Fe.

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Tl the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the rear wheels seized and the driveshaft detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gears in the crankcase were all tangled and fractured. The mechanic stated that the entire rear end and driveshaft needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.

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I was driving down the road at about a bout 50 mph down the road and started hearing a noise when letting off the throttle and slowed down a lil gave it some gas then let off again next thing I hear is the drive shaft hitting the road and the tires sliding across the road and causing me to slide across the road locally there was no traffic coming towards me I was able to control the slide of the rear tires to a stop on the side of the road. I got out and was looking what happen the pi�on nut came off the pi�on gear locking up the rear differential I think this is a safety issue because it could have ended up someone getting hurt and or killing someone in a crash. The truck is very well taking care of and has 108k miles low for its age and there was a recall on this before but on the 05 Dodge ram truck's that was made in 04 is what someone told me.

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Tl the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle vibrated abnormally and decelerated without warning. In addition, the driveshaft detached and became stuck underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The engine was running, but the vehicle stopped moving. The contact called roadside assistance and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a loose pinion nut caused the driveshaft and the yoke to detach. The technician notified the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The contact stated that he did not receive a recall notification. The contact took the vehicle to don weir's reno Dodge ram fiat (775-786-1211, located at 700 kietzke ln, reno, nv 89502). The dealer stated that the contact waited too long to have the recall repair performed; however, a repair appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall would not cover the extensive damages, and only the recall part would be covered. The manufacturer stated that the recall notice was sent to the contact in 2015; however, the contact stated that the notice was never received. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the driver was driving, a humming noise was coming from the right front of the vehicle and was showing sign of hesitation to accelerate. The contact stated the vehicle was accelerating. The driver coasted to the side of the road but did not notice a failure and continue to drive, within 20 feet down the road a rumbling and dragging noise occurred, the vehicle then stalled. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and noticed the driveshaft was detaching in pieces. The vehicle was pushed a mile down the road by a state trooper. The vehicle was later towed to the contact's residence but was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Traveling at about 40mph, driveshaft fell off. After further investigation, I saw the pinion loose hanging inside the differential. I took cover off differential and the pinion and gear were destroyed. The pinion nut was off . That being said, nut came loose, causing pinion to drop into gear box , destroying it. However, my VIN was not recalled. Multiple issues like this on this year also.

Driving about 45 mph when the back wheels locked up and drive shaft fell out. Causing me to skid uncontrollably to a stop.

Without warning upon leaving highway off ramp and turning into my workplace the driveshaft fell off the rear differential which then locked up rear wheels. When it was towed to dealer the tow driver mentioned the pinion nut which holds the driveshaft assembly to rear differential was obviously missing.

While driving down toll way at 70mph the drive shaft came off the pinion . The nut to hold shaft to pinion came off.

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to vibrate violently. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed that the driveshaft was detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called mike patton Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram at (706) 882-0600 (located at 1408 lafayette pkwy, lagrange, GA 30241) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to schedule an appointment with a local dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, the driveshaft fell to the ground and the rear wheels seized. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Rear end made loud whining noise and knocking before the driveshaft became complete disconnected and the rear end seized up. The vehicle was in motion on a highway when this happened-extremely dangerous. This appears to be the same issue covered under nhsta recall # 13v-038.

While driving on a major roadway in altamonte springs, FL. , with no warning, the rear differential failed and seized, locking up the rear wheels and shearing the driveshaft, and slamming me to a complete stop in traffic. Fortunately the vehicles behind me were able to avoid hitting me. I had my truck towed to tires plus shop. They evaluated the problem and stated "the pinion nut came off and dropped into the gears". Now this is costing me $3000 to fix!!!!.

As I was driving to my drs appointment in a city street at 40 mph. I heard a popping noise from the rear of my truck and I immediately lost power ,I was able to pull over to the side of the road and found my drive shaft laying on the road ,my rear axle locked up , I had to have my truck towed home , after farther inspection I found out that the pinion nut came off . I research the and found out many complains of this problem with Dodge trucks of this year ,with no response from Dodge . What is going to take a fatality before Dodge issue a recall .

Drive shaft fell off driving down the road and the rear end is completely out now too!.

While driving on a major roadway in concord, nc, with no warning, the rear differential failed and seized, locking up the rear wheels and shearing the driveshaft, and slamming me to a complete stop in traffic. Fortunately the vehicles behind me were able to avoid hitting me. The transmission shop currently evaluating the problem has stated "the pinion nut came off and dropped into the gears". This is a problem that Chrysler has issued a recall for on 2005 Ram 1500 pickups, but not the 2004 models.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the driveshaft detached from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to hayes Chrysler gainesville (3115 frontage road, gainesville, GA 30504, 855-439-2860) where it was diagnosed that the rear end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 240,075.

Driveshaft separated from rear axle and wheels locked. Vehicle was in motion.

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Driving on highway when drive shaft fell off and rearend locked up.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 2 mph, the pinion bolt loosened and fell off, which caused the drive shaft to fracture and also detach. The failure caused the vehicle to seize. Robert green Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep in monticello, new york was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 197,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud abnormal banging noise. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed oil leaking under the vehicle and that the drive shaft was missing. The vehicle was towed to normandin Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram fiat (900 capital expressway auto mall, san jose, CA 95136) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new drive shaft. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 35 mph, the rear axle seized and the drive shaft separated from the axle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. Paul bailey's Dodge (425 ten rod rd, rt 102, north kingstown, ri 02852, (401) 295-8855) was called. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.

On February 11, 2018, while returning home from emt training, I heard a whining noise and then boom. Pinion nut backed off, dropped down into the gear area causing my drive shaft and yoke to break and my rear end to lock up, putting me into a skid. I found 35 other complaints where Chrysler corporation was notified and nothing was done. I also found out that the 2wd trucks were recalled but not the 4wd. When I contacted Chrysler corporation, I was told to keep my receipts and if any recalls were to come they would contact me. Chrysler knows of the problem but will do nothing about it. They put my life and my families lives in danger and will not honor their mistake. . Read more...

My wife and I were driving at about 55 mph and next thing we know we heard a very loud bang and then my rear end locked up and about caused us to hit the car beside us once I was able to pull over safely I got out and found my driveshaft separated from the rear end so I had it towed to the local mechanic and he had informed me that my pinion nut had came loose and backed out that it was not properly torqued I have contacted the dealership and the corporation of ram and neither will own up to it even though they informed me there was a pending recall for my year model for that pinion nut and they also informed me that I do have the same rear end as the 05 model that did have a recall on the pinion nut which is the 9. 25� ring gear Chrysler rear end but they said since mine is a 2002 they can do nothing about it and that I am stuck with paying for repairs for something that should've never happened on a truck with 124,000 miles and something that could've injured my wife and I and I've seen a lot of reports of this same thing happening to people atleast once I don't see why this is not a recall because I see it as a huge saftey issue.

Vehicle was in motion on city street rear pinion nut came loose and cause catastrophic damage to the drive shaft and rear end of the truck.

Slt quad cab 2wd hemi 5. 7 automatic 5sp with only 49975 miles on odometer. Driving along about 15 mph in a parking lot, then all the sudden out of no where, the rear tires locked, the entire truck shooked violently and then I heard my drive shaft hitting the ground. Got out saw the yoke still attached to driveshaft and gear oil flowing out of differential. I then put my truck in neuteral with motor still running and attempted to push my truck out of the way but couldn't do so. The rear axle was locked up. 3 guys got out of their cars to help me push it and couldn't. Then I saw the skid marks and knew the rear end failed. Tow truck driver said this was a common problem with Dodge transmissions and that there was an aftermarket repair kit that will keep this c clip from falling out that caused this failure. Truck's in the shop getting rear axle rebuilt. Estimated repair is $2500.

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