Three problems related to universal joint have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received NHTSA campaign numbers:05v462000, 09e001000, 13v528000, 14v817000 (air bags,steering,power train) however, the parts for repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel began to vibrate and a loud grinding noise was heard from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the front drivers and passengers side universal joint front axles were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was notified that they were on a list for recall repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Mm.
Fracture of the pitman arn at the steering box/ had to replace entire steering box/ fracture was found while undergoing wheel aligment/ was only a matter of time before it would have failed. Replace water pump/ 120000 replace rear universal joint for bad bearings/ 121,000 entire engine fan with pulley sheared off while on a trip/ 118000 replaced entire wiper mechanism due to complete failure/122000 poorly engineered vehicle/ wouldn't buy another Dodge lots of safety issues.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle apart and stated that the cause of the failure was the front driver side wheel hub. Approximately one month later, the noise recurred when the vehicle came to a stop. The contact removed the front passenger side wheel and found that the universal joint failed. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 91,000.