2004 Dodge RAM 1500: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Suspension · 180,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal cracking and grinding noise coming from the rear axle. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rear suspension and wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. Jeff smith chrysler dodge jeep ram (100 iffie rd, perry, ga 31069, (478) 988-8444) was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Acceleration, Steering · 301,932 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, an abnormal squeaking noise occurred coming from the steering wheel. The contact also stated that when making turns, an abnormal scraping noise occurred coming from the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact also stated that while the driver was at a stop light and to go the vehicle jerked, then failed to accelerate. The contact coasted to the side of the road powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. No warning lights illuminated. The contact called hayes chrysler dodge jeep ram of gainesville ((770) 535-2835, 3115 frontage rd, gainesville, ga 30504) where it was determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 301,932.

Filed Sep 2, 2018 · Transmission · 128,000 miles · AL

Noise from rear end. Garage found chunks of metal inside, passenger side carrier retainer loose, c clips loose, pinion retainer loose. Clutches slipping. Vehicle in.motion grinding noise..

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · NY

Heard grinding noise in back of truck driving straight at 45 MPH on highway , truck skidded to a stop and I found the driveshaft at the back differential had broken off. Could not move truck in drive, 4wd or push in neutral due to the back diff locked up. Back wheels locked due to differential. Mechanic diagnosis is it needs a whole new differential and driveshaft. Highway was single lane with on coming traffic and I was lucky to miss a head on collision.

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Wheels · 100,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While making a right turn at 5 MPH, a loud grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. The driver pulled over and discovered that the rear passenger wheel fractured and caused the vehicle to collapse without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · 156,156 miles · AL

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

Filed May 11, 2015 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, there was a grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled off on the off ramp of the freeway and lost control of the vehicle without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the drive shaft was lying on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the contacts place of business. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Transmission · 183,377 miles · NC

Driving at approximately 40 MPH in heavy traffic slowed by road construction a grinding noise started at the rear end of the truck. Approximately 5 seconds later and a loud pop the truck began shaking . I veered to the shoulder of the road barely getting it off the road . Looking under the truck found the driveshaft separated from the differential with the u joint a yoke still attached to the driveshaft .I had the truck towed to my residence on a rollback tow truck because the rear end was locked up. I searched online for anyone that might had this happen to them and found a recall from chrysler for this very same problem. I contacted a local dealer who told me my vehicle had no recalls on it . I also contacted chrysler corp who told me the same thing . I need this truck back on the road as soon as possible but would like to know if this is a defect and their recall should include my truck . Thanks

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Steering · MO

Getting very hard to steer and wheel keeps locking up, feels loose, and sounds like it is breaking (grinding noises).

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 78,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Suspension, Transmission · 125,612 miles · MI

Tl*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 the federal safety agency 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. Updated 8/10/15

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Transmission · 121,355 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, a grinding noise was heard and a burning oil odor entered the cabin. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle pinion became loose. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,355.