While driving the rear differential broke. The dealer was notified.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

Very loud noise was coming from rear differential. Contacted dealer.

- Milwakee, WI, USA

Locking pinion nut broke, resulting in shaft to fall which caused damage to the pinion gears and spindles. Several mechanics stated that a locking pinion nut should never unlock or break. Thus it's defect caused 1,100 worth of damage and could have definitely resulted in injury.

- Catawissa, MO, USA

Pinion seal replaced three times, ring and pinion replaced at 32000 miles, pinion nut allways reused never a new pinion nut.fourth time pinion nut comes off at 108000 miles at 65 miles an hour. Please advise. Dealer says not responsible.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

No summary listed for above vehicles.

- Marietta, GA, USA

While traveling at speeds above 25 mph and taking foot off accelerator, there is a whining noise coming from rear axle of vehicle, specifically rear differential. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

While starting to proceed through intersection at appox. 5 mph, felt jolt from rear of truck and heard something break. Wheels locked up and truck came to immediate stop. It had to be drug onto flatbed as rear-end was locked-up. Dealer claims that problem was caused by defective gear.

- Florissant, MO, USA

Rear differential broke. Vehicle has been inspected. Dealer and manufacturer will be notified.

- Austin, TX, USA

Rear differential began growling at 39K miles. Dealer reported it needed overhaul ($1100 cost). Complained to manufacturer and they agreed to pay for the repair. Seems to be a common problem with 9.25 in. Dodge rear ends. Rumor is defective pinion bearings or understrength equipment compared to engine size.

- Ft Walton Beach, FL, USA

The rear differential was found bent by the dealership, which required replacement, noise from the unit prior to replacement.

- South Wale, NY, USA

Ring & pinion gear failed. Dodge has more than 1200 on back order and cannot get the part. My part has been on order for 5 weeks. Local dealer confirmed that Dodge has sent them a notification to try to reset the ring & pinion gear as a fix rather than replace the part. Dodge customer service hotline will not confirm that they are having problems with this part.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA