2010 Dodge RAM 1500: whining or grinding noise

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While driving 45 MPH, the pinion nut loosened, and the driveshaft seized, fractured, and separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact confirmed that the pinion nut loosened and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The vehicle was repaired; however, on another occasion while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the carrier bearing caps fractured, the lower bolts snapped flushed with the housing, the upper bolts were loose, the ring gears were worn; however, the pinion nut was still in place. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that the differential was whining. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Transmission · TX

My truck started making sound from the rear axle while I was driving on and off the highway. I slowed down to see if it had anything to do with the transmission then I could sense that the drive train was somehow lagging while accelerating and decelerating. I drove at about 40-60 MPH all day and decided to drop it off at a dodge dealership for service. Next day, I received a call from the service person explaining that my truck's drive shaft fell down as soon as he took it out to a test drive on interstate 10. He told me that the truck had to be towed back to the garage with the drive shaft getting dragged on the ground. The dealership manager and I both had to make a numerous phone call to chrysler about this incident and the chrysler representative agreed that it was due to a recall that I had not have. Chrysler rep., after 3 hours of talking on the phone and waiting, agreed to compensate for the repair and the dealership put the drive shaft, which had been dragged on the ground for 1/4 mile, back to my truck without replacing it. Ever since then, it has been making a very annoying "whining" sound from the rear axle at low speed(10-40mph) until today. I thought it was my mistake to buy a chrysler product that had so many recalls and problems until I saw a newspaper article talking about chrysler's recall incident. Today, I realized that this incident I had was not even the part of dodge ram's recall. I could have gotten into a severe accident in the middle of busy i10 in houston if I had to drive another mile on the day before I dropped it off at the dealership.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Transmission · 23,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The dealer was contacted and stated that the part for repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, he heard a whining sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · NJ

While driving on highway (65mph), began hearing light whining sound coming from rear of vehicle, when coasting. Sound would go away on acceleration. Approximately 20 minutes later sound became louder, smelled something burning, and rear driveshaft fell out and was drugged about 20 feet, and rear end completely seized up.

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Transmission · 111,000 miles · TX

Received recall notice chrysler m34-n08/the federal safety agency 12v‑474 in december 2012, prior to having 100,000 miles on my vehicle. Now in late march 2013 (out of warranty-mileage), the rear differential has started making a loud whining noise. The dealership has done a preliminary diagnosis of bearing failure and suggested the rear differential be rebuilt. I have followed all pm's and find it hard to believe that my rear differential is failing at 111,000 miles. Of course the parts for recall are not available and neither chrysler or the dealership will recognize the subsequent failures of the recalled rear axle pinion nut failing. I need my vehicle for work related purposes and am terrified of driving my vehicle. Chrysler and their dodge dealerships need to be better prepared for this recall, recognize that the rear axle pinion nut failing can/will cause subsequent failures in a rear differential, and provide adequate repairs to mitigate any future issues with the rear differential.

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 Sep 29, 2012 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · NJ

Driving around 35 MPH started to hear whining noise. It kept getting louder then all the sudden alot of banging and the rear wheels locked up causing me to skid out of control. Got out looked under the truck found my drive shaft on the ground. I have pictures of the damage for proof. Dealer said the nut for the ring and pinion fell off. Please make this a recall before someone dies.

Filed Sep 28, 2012 · Transmission · 68,540 miles · IL

I as driving along the rearend started whining a little as I came to a stop. As I started to pull away it vibrated and then the driveline fell to the pavement. I called a towtruck and then the service dept at two different dealer ships and both told me it was not under warranty. So I took it to the shop my employer uses and they found that the pinion nut backed off and the driveline was bent. Also it caused my rearend to lock up and have to be rebuilt.

Filed Sep 8, 2012 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · GA

I was driving down the highway heard a high pitched whine and the boom the driveline came off the rear differential and the rear wheels locked up. I have researched this and many people have experienced the same problem. Dealer has to replace all components from the center of the truck back.

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · MS

The vehicle began making a whining noise in the rear during deceleration, both from simply letting off the accelerator and braking. Noise began 50 miles from residence, and progressively became louder on the drive home. At roughly 17 miles from my current residence, a loud noise was heard followed by more loud rumbling and smoke from differential fluid slinging onto the exhaust. I turned on to a side road and began coasting until reaching a safe location to pull over; however, before stopping the rear differential locked up causing the truck to skid to a stop. Upon exiting the vehicle, I could see the drive shaft hanging on the ground, it's rear connecting bolts sheared, and the differential yoke was missing. I could see the pinion shaft sloppily resting in the the differential where the yoke should have been. I paid to have it hauled to the local dodge dealership, who indicated they "did not have a qualified rear end technician", and said I'd "have to have it towed to another one at my personal expense" 50 miles away. After contacting chrysler, they reimbursed my towing expense, and towed it to the other dealership. The second dealership said the ring and pinion were broken, and would have to be replaced along with the carrier. After waiting one month without my truck, I contacted them and was told the parts necessary to fix the vehicle were on backorder, and would not be available for 3 months. I called chrysler to expedite the parts, and that afternoon was told the parts had arrived, and would be fixed in 2-3 days. After one day, I was told chrysler okayed aftermarket parts to expedite the repair, but were flawed preventing correct repair. They offered to let me have it back, but warned me it would make more noise than before. I requested that they fix it right or not at all. Chrysler then indicated parts would not be available for 5 months.

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · 50,000 miles · CA

I was driving vehicle at 55 MPH along undivided 2 lane highway. Differential began to make whining noise and then within 1-2 minutes the rear differential locked up and the drive shaft yoke broke causing the drive shaft to drop to the ground. Due to the speed, vehicle control was difficult while attempting to stop. Once stopped, drive shaft yoke was obviously snapped off and passenger side rear tire had melted rubber from being dragged for a few hundred feet when differential locked up. Vehicle was taken to deal and after 2 weeks determination was made that something seized in the differential and caused internals to be destroyed. Dealer has not mentioned current recalls or investigations. As of now, I have been told that dodge is not making the parts needed and that a minimum of 1 month lead time is expected before parts become available. I am told no loaner vehicle or rental car will be provided.