Dodge Ram 1500 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

8.7

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$1,366.00

Average Mileage:

70,667 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replaced clutch pack in rear (2 reports)
  2. Replace rear end (1 reports)

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problem #3

2007Feb 15

(reported on)

Ram 1500 5.9L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

There is a loud noise coming from the rearend. I opened it up only to find pieces of metal stuck to the magnet at the bottom. Upon further inspection, I found that the side thrush washers are both cracked in half and there is only enough left to hold them in place. I called all over (including Dodge); no on has the parts. I then looked for a kit. I found the kit, but not with the same washers that are in my Chrysler 9.25 rearend. Even the parts dealer that Dodge Customer Service directed me to did not have the correct parts. On top of it all, it appears that the rear axle bearings going out is the cause of the washers breaking in the first place. At this time, I am driving the vehicle and still trying to find replacement parts (or a kit). Every kit I find does not have the same parts that are in my rearend, yet no one can explain why. It seems that I will have to buy a replacement rearend. I love the truck, but hate the problems. I had to spend $900. to get the evaporator replaced in 2005.

steveb

Hazelwood, MO, USA

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problem #2

2006Mar 23

(reported on)

Ram 1500 Sport

  • 67,000 miles

Dodge said they serviced the rear dfferential in nov 05 when they put in a new trans and truck was under warranty. Now four mounths later (the waranty ran out in jan 06) the differential has to be replaced. I have called and faxed and can get no one who cares. I told them I just want to be treated fairly. Dodge customer service sux.

Kenneth H.

St Marys, GA, USA

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problem #1

2002Nov 13

(reported on)

Ram 1500 SL

  • 60,000 miles

I cannot believe that an American pickup truck manufacturer would put these pieces of shit in what passes for tough four wheel drive vehicles. I baby this vehicle to a fault; never towed, never four-wheeled, and therefore contend the Yemanese overpaid union crybabys that assembled this hunk of crap rear were thinking more about terrorism than building truck rears. I digressed, my point is, should you purchase a 1500 Ram, be sure to have the pumpkin drained prior to your warranty running out thus enabling you to be spared the $1300.00 job neccasary to remediate the incompetence of Chrysler. Interesting note: all heavy duty trucks (2500, 3500) have Dana rear axles as opposed to the "corporate 9.25" rear that belongs on a Dakota or maybe a power wheels for kids.

pisteoff

Chesapeake City, MD, USA

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