2010 Dodge RAM 1500: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · NC

Around the 115,000 mile mark the rear differential started to make a weird noise when I wasn't actively accelerating. When I was coasting I could tell something was wrong with the rear end of my vehicle. The transmission shop I brought it to confirmed the rear differential bearings have gone bad. At only 115,000 thousands miles I thought this was a manufacturer issue and a safety issue. Anywhere from 10pmh or faster the grinding noise can be heard.

Filed Jul 23, 2017 · 95,000 miles · MI

Only put 30,000 miles on this dodge ram sence I got it and the rear pinion seal was leaking, got it replaced and now it is making a grinding noise so load I am afraid to drive it. The repair shop said it has lots of shavings inside the rear end. Afraid it will lock up and cause serious injury?

Filed Aug 16, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 8,500 miles · TX

I was driving down the road when all of a sudden my front end started to shake violently, I started to slow down but it didn't help until I came to a complete stop . I then heard light grinding coming from my front left side of truck. Before I could make it home witch was about 10 miles, the grinding and loss of steering had got so bad that I was driving 5-10 miles an hour. Barely made it home. The next morning I drove it to the best service shop in town which was 1/2 mile from where I lived and it took them a month and $1700.00 later to repair. Front axle,front bearing,calipers, a new disc and brakes,a front nuckle and drive spindle for the 4 wheel drive.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Engine, Visibility · 54,800 miles · TX

Upon starting vehicle I heard some type of gear grinding/knocking, sometimes it happens when I turn the key off too. Along with this I noticed I had no heating control which kept me from de fogging my wind shield or having heat in general. Could be a big issue if the windows were iced over. Has happened randomly over the last several weeks and I have finally disconnected the blend door actuator located behind the glove compartment. Will contact dealership.

Filed Aug 29, 2013 · Transmission · 65,400 miles · IL

I was driving down a major interstate highway in a construction zone (down to 2 lanes, concrete barricades on either side) when I started hearing loud grinding noises coming from under my truck. I couldn't pull off the road because there was no shoulder and the nearest exit was at least a quarter mile ahead so I was driving toward the exit when there was a loud pop, lots of smoke, and my vehicle skidded to a stop. Nearby vehicles narrowly missed colliding with me due to the smoke and the sudden stop and the fact that my drive shaft had come flying out behind me. As it turns out the rear differential had completely locked up (due to n08 rear axle pinion nut issue) and the torque had popped my drive shaft completely loose and left a massive crack in my transfer case. I had been to my local dealership less than two weeks before the incident but they did not provide the necessary repairs because chrysler has still not made the correct parts available. Chryler has been aware of this issue for over a year but still does not have the correct parts available to remedy the problem, which results in catastrophic failure and loss of vehicle control at high speeds.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Steering, Transmission · 65,000 miles · IL

The vehicle started making a grinding sound, then started jerking right before it abruptly came to a complete stop. Upon getting out of the vehicle to see what had happened, the rear drive shaft was disconnected from the truck and hanging down on the road. We then tried to put the vehicle in neutral and push it off of the main road we were on to a safer side road. The truck was completely locked up and would not move forward or backwards. Upon researching the problem, it has came to my attention that this is part of the safety recall that has been issued by dodge.

Filed May 6, 2013 · Transmission · 54,000 miles · TX

While driving 70mph down hwy heard a loud thump under car, then a lot of banging under truck, rear of truck jumped and bounced a little. Then while trying to accelerate and get off freeway from the fast lane had no throttle response so cost across four lanes to the shoulder once got to shoulder I went to hit breaks but rear end locked up before I could and truck came to a screeching halt. Got out of truck and drive shaft was on the ground hanging from transmission, the rear end spline shaft was sticking out of rear end but bent really bad. The rear end flange and u bolt was completely gone along with about a foot of the drive shaft. The transmission now grinds when shiftin in to gear and park . My exhaust is all smashed up from drive shaft whipping around the chrome tips out of the back bumper are dropped about 1 inch and pushed out from bumper 2 inches. To me looks like rear end locked up and ripped the drive shaft in two.

Filed Mar 21, 2013 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · TX

Driving vehicle and heard a clanking noise from rear end, it got louder over the next 2-3 miles then drive shaft dropped from rear differential. Called chrysler to ask if there were any known problems and was informed there was none. Had vehicle towed over 50 miles to a garage to have drive shaft reinstalled, noticed a grinding sound while driving both on accelerate and decelerate. Received a recall notice later in 2012 about the rear axle pinion nut being faulty. Called dealer and set appointment to have recall fixed along with a second recall for A/C blower motor door, took 2 days down time and when I went to pick up truck, the m34 recall as its known was not addressed but A/C was fixed. I was told that they would have to fix any damage caused to the rear end from the recall which is the noise im hearing but unfortunately chrysler does not even have the part nor an expected release date for the part to be available and that they would repair everything at the same time. After over a month of checking back on progress of part I informed the service writer that the noise is getting worse, at that time he stated to make an appointment to bring vehicle in and they would expedite the part and get it fixed and they would get me into a loaner or rental since I use my truck daily for work. When I went to set the appointment a week or so later I was told they cant give me a loaner or rental......another cost out of my pocket besides the repair an tow I already paid and the two days down I had to take for the first recall visit.... I then proceeded to call the number on the recall notice to speak with someone at chrysler and they said they would see what they can do....that was 3/5/2013.... Only to find out that because my truck is now over the 60 month 100k mileage im not eligible for warranty rental coverage.....the problem occurred almost a year ago.

Filed Dec 17, 2012 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · WV

Vehicle was traveling at 70 MPH. Vibration and howling/whining noise started coming from the rearend,owner slowed down to exit the highway,as the vehicle was braking to a stop loud clunking and grinding noise coming from the rear end.the drive shaft separated from the rear end of the vehicle,right rear wheel locked and slid about 8 feet.. Driver exited the vehicle,took picture of drive shaft on the ground underneath the truck. No previous indications of any problems. Chrysler hot line was called. Vin was identified as be involved in a recall m-34. Recall notice had not been received by owner,dodge rep said recall notices were being sent out starting 5 dec 2012. Vehicle was towed to nearest dodge dealer.

Filed Jul 14, 2012 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · TX

I have a 1500 dodge 4x4. While driving home (with my three kids) I pulled up to a stop sign and noticed what felt like my brakes grinding. I rolled down my window and it was very load. I drove another 2 miles maybe, pulled up to another stop sign only to have my drive shaft hit the pavement. A few men selling vegetables on the corner helped push it backwards off the road. My husband later went to pick it up with one of his trailers and noticed that in 4x4 with the drive shaft removed it was still locked. The dealership has had it for three weeks and first had problems with the parts, then said that the parts were on back order, then said that the housing was delivered but the gears had to be investigated and released by a regional manager in order to be ordered. What would have happened if that had happened doing 75mph down the interstate that I was heading towards??? I have looked through forums and online and noticed that this is not too frequent but still common. What to do? Three weeks without my vehicle, no end in site ordering the pieces of the rear end and still no answer on if the front end or transmission have issues.