drivetrain problem
8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$1,200.00
Average Mileage:
94,000 miles
Number of complaints:
1 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace all bearings and seals (1 reports)
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2008Jan 17
Dakota SXT 3.2L V6
There was a whining noise that starts as you accelerate. The faster you go the worse it gets. 60 mph and you have to increase the volume on the radio to drown it out. Take it to Dodge dealer and they tell me this is not a common problem. Then I ask them about what happened and they tell me the bearings inside disintegrated and spread throughout the rear diff causing more problems.
At 30,000 miles i had my entire rear diff replaced (under warranty) because I had water instead of oil inside because one of the pressure release hoses was not hooked up correctly.
So now the second one has all the bearings destroyed inside.
Not a happy dodge owner.
Mike V.
Hamburg, NJ, USA
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