2004 Dodge RAM 1500 suspension problems

Filed Jun 30, 2021 · Body, Electrical · IN

Severe rust and corrosion on body and suspension parts. Started at around 10 years of age. Support for bed to frame shows severe corrosion making hauling unsafe. Water is able to enter the cab through corroded rocker panels causing mold. Also, electrical system malfunction in throttle body can cause no response from accelerator at intermittent times.

Filed Jun 9, 2021 · Suspension · 144,000 miles · WY

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.

Filed Aug 25, 2020 · Suspension · 250,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the pinion nut was loose and caused the rear tires to lock up. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

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 Jun 27, 2017 · Suspension · 173,000 miles · TX

While driving approximately 50 miles per hour the rear end siezed up causing vehicle to come to a complete halt and throwing driveshaft from vehicle causing a two lane closure until drive shaft could be retrieved.

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 103,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle veered into the other lane, spun around, drove into a ditch, and crashed into a tree. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Updated 01/06/17*lj consumer stated the rear axle broke and the right rear wheel broke off and was laying in the ditch by the truck! Updated 7/12/18

Filed Oct 12, 2016 · Suspension · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving 15 MPH, a loud noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the drive shaft fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician informed that the locking bolt of the drive shaft had disengaged and the outer seals, the bearings and rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Sep 27, 2016 · Suspension, Transmission · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While traveling approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 01/06/2017*ct the consumer stated the drive shaft disconnected from the rear axle. Updated 03/06/17.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear wheels seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle pinion nut failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 150,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the driveshaft detached from the rear of the vehicle without warning and the rear axle locked up. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.