2010 Dodge RAM 1500: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 4, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · 240,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was jerking as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the contact was informed that the oxygen sensors and transmission fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, however, the contact attempted to replace the oxygen sensors himself. The failure reoccurred and the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the proper oxygen sensors were replaced; however, the contact stated that when he drove over 45 MPH, all warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel and that an abnormal noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Additionally, during the repair the contact was informed that the rear differential had loose bolts and would also need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however the VIN was not available at the time of the call therefore a case could not be opened. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2016 · Transmission · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle suddenly stopped and failed to move forward. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle also jerked forward. The contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was restarted but failed to drive. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the pinion in the rear differential was fractured and the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. ....updated 0711/16 *bf

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Transmission · 49,500 miles · WV

Just got off the interstate about a mile up the road heard a loud band/pop and the truck jerked came to a complete stop. Called a tow truck and the rear wheels r locked up def. Locked up this is caused by a recall on the pinion nut.

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 Jun 6, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · 55,000 miles · WY

Driving up a steep mountain highway when truck lurched violently twice and came to a complete stop in the middle of a switchback corner with a horrible dragging sound and smoke everywhere. The truck would not go forward or backward. Oil and driveline parts were all over the highway. Dented the gas tank (possibly put a hole in the gas tank), we were told the gas tank was damaged and needed replaced. The rear-end pinion nut came loose and locked up the rear end causing the driveline to fall out onto the highway, tore a hole in the transfer case and damaged the gas tank. We were simply lucky there were other motorists on same highway that could stop and help us avoid a major collision on the steep, blind corner/on the mountain highway. Dodge is giving us the "run around" on getting this fixed. They finally repaired the truck, putting the same, but new faulty part that is in the middle of a recall process, into our truck and wanting us to be happy with it. We are not. We do not feel safe driving the truck with the same faulty part in the pickup. Dodge has no "fix" for us. They want us to drive our pickup with the recalled part until they come up with a fixed part. We are not willing to do this. What are our options?