Rear Suspension Problems of Dodge Ram 1500 - part 1

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the rear wheels locked up causing the vehicle to bounce back and forth in the middle of the highway. The vehicle then loss motive power and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear drum had locked up and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the rear wheels seized and the vehicle slid off the road without warning. There was no crash. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000. The VIN was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle caught on fire while driving 60 mph. An eyewitness extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a report was not filed. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The recall repair was serviced at the local dealer (adventure Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram located on 36845 euclid Ave, willoughby, ohio, 44094). The vehicle was driven to an unknown local dealer located in the state of kentucky. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated they would send a special engineer to investigate the vehicle per case number: 31588634. The vehicle was investigated by the manufacturer's engineer who informed the contact that a special investigations unit was to review the vehicle and report back to the manufacturer. The vehicle remained at the dealer for three weeks, but no repair order had been provided from the manufacturer. The contact was informed that he would have to start paying a storage fee for the vehicle if it was not removed. The contact had the vehicle shipped to his personal independent mechanic located in atlanta, georgia who diagnosed that the rear pinion nut was repaired and was too tight, which caused the fire. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time and no assistance was made available. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact had not experienced any failures prior to the vehicle being taken to the dealer (christopher's Dodge world, (303) 238-7311). The dealer inspected the vehicle for an unknown recall, but was unable to provide the part within a reasonable time frame. The contact waited for over two months. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer (vista auto group, 171 9th st, silverthorne, CO 80498, (866) 636-6202) who indicated that the rear axle pinion nut was loosely connected and replaced the part for the recall. The second dealer also stated that there was a leak and that the pinion seal needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted to determine a solution to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 161,054.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 80 mph, the pinion nut detached and caused the rear axle to lock. The vehicle ran off the road and got stuck in mud. The vehicle was towed by the contact's family. The dealer stated that they were not able to repair the vehicle due to the fact that it was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact had not experienced a failure until the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). Upon leaving the dealer, there was a strong vibration in the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the rear axle nut seized and the rear axle assembly caused the two rear tires to flatten. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the rear wheels seized and prevented the vehicle from functioning. In addition, the wheels unlocked independently. The contact mentioned an abnormal noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the pinion bearing was loose and the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) before the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the rear axle bearing on the passenger side malfunctioned. The rear passenger side wheel became stuck. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 144,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 35 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (suspension). The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, the rear axle seized causing the vehicle to skid. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut separated. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for the repair. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, an abnormal sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle without warning and the rear of the vehicle seized. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the driveshaft detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While traveling approximately 75 mph, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact was in the process of merging to the side of the road when the rear axle pinion nut fractured, the rear wheels locked, the drive shaft fractured as well as the transfer case, causing damages to other components. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer indicated an unreasonable timeframe for the parts to become available and the contact was unable to get the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph over a dip in the road, the rear of the vehicle began to sway to the right. The failure recurred each time the vehicle struck a bump in the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,300. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at 35 mph, the contact heard a noise underneath the vehicle. The rear wheels seized and the vehicle spun around. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the driveshaft fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was inspected by a technician. The technician diagnosed that the u joint, rear axles, gear oil, differential, gasket, and multiple parts in the rear of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the contact and the technician. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 126,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the rear axle detached from the vehicle causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the rear end seized, which made the vehicle slide. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the driveshaft, the rear brake cables, and the rear passenger shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear axle seized without warning. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and they informed the contact that the part was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that there was oil leaking from the vehicle near the rear axle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle and it came to a sudden stop without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owned a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at 55 mph, the rear axle pinion detached without warning. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence and a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and head injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the rear axle seized and the rear end of the vehicle elevated and spun around without warning. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear end pinion pin fractured. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate without warning and emitted a loud vibration sound. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear pinion gear and axle shaft bearing needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 mph on a gravel path the rear suspension bounced causing the vehicle to crash in an embankment and roll over. The vehicle was destroyed. There were two other occupants in the vehicle who were bruised and sustained back injuries. Everyone in the vehicle was wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company. The manufacturer was had an adjuster inspect the vehicle; however, the manufacturer did not advise him of the results. The failure mileage was 58,004.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated the dashboard on the vehicle was cracked open. The contact stated the gauges are currently working, but the dashboard and instrument panel was broken. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but the dashboard was not covered under warranty. The contact stated there was also a problem with rear differential which was wearing out the gear, but the dealer was unable to pinpoint the cause. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 61,000.

Tl * the contact owns 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph during inclement weather, the rear axle fractured in half and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 8,500.

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The contact owns 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal humming sound from the rear. The contact stated that the faster the vehicle was driven, the louder the sound would become. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the pinion bearing would need to be replaced. The dealer also advised that contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 129,600.

Front end wobbles after hitting bump. Wobble is so severe almost lost control of vehicle. Vehicle is well maintained, there are no worn out parts that caused this. This death wobble is a common problem with Dodge trucks.

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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving between 2- 40 mph a whining noise was heard coming from the rear end of the vehicle. When the speed was increased the noise would become louder. When the vehicle was in idle the noise was not heard. The vehicle was currently at the dealer. The purchase date and VIN were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 101,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge 1500. While driving 55 mph the vehicle hit a separation in the road and the passenger rear tire went into the next lane causing the contact to temporarily lose control of the vehicle. The contact regained control of the vehicle and proceeded to drive. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 23,500, and the current mileage was 25,000. The consumer stated the rear suspension locked up for the 4th time. The consumer and passenger were injured. Updated 03/30/07.

Massive vibration at speeds of 80 km-100 km in the rear of the truck, left side of box shakes over all bumps. Replaced 3 tires , vibration still there .

We purchased the car on 6/30/05. On 7/4/05, my dayghters friend was driving on the freeway, when he heard a loud bang. Thinking that there was a flat tire, he proceeded to move into the breakdown lane. No sooner had he done this, the vehicle began bucking, went airborne, and flipped a minimum of 3 times. None of the airbags deployed. Thankfully he wasnt injured, but his passenger was. He had a small gash in his head which required 2 staples.

2003 Dodge 1500 dropped down on the right rear of the vehicle resulting from problems with the rear axle housing. The consumer lost control of the vehicle and it spun around 5-6 times inn the road. The tire, rim, axle and housing ended up under the truck.

When driving at highway speeds there was heavy vibration coming from the rear end. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

When driving down any bumpy road, the rear of the truck is all over the place have to drive at 5 mph or less to maintain control of the truck. When it's rainy it's even worse. On the highway on wet weather you can see the rear of the truck swaying after a bump - very scary this started when the truck reached 40,000 miles - will there be a remedy for this - have taken it to different mechanics they also agree with the way the truck operates as described above.