7.5
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
72,000 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- covered by warranty - twice (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace all gears, parts, axles (1 reports)
drivetrain problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.
Helpful Websites About 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 rear differential parts shredded
2010Feb 04
Ram 1500 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 155,000 miles
Wife complained it sounded like picked up something around wheel after crossing railroad track.I took it for a test drive and it sounded like bicycle wheel with a card in spokes.
I thought first it was tranny but sound was coming from rear so I checked u joints they seemed ok so then checked wheel bearings they seemed slightly loose so I began changing them and when I drained differential I found chunks of curved metal so Took caps off to remove differential and found major wear on aluminum housing that bolts go into to hold dif. in on passenger side. I began inspecting to find what could have caused
and found on drivers side a half moon shaped cup that only appears to be held in by caps must be some kind of dipper for oil, this thing came out on passenger side and chewed up aluminum housing. This looks like a poor design by dodge and I feel should be recalled. I am no pro
mechanic but from what I see this could hurt someone.
2006Mar 01
Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
SAID IT WAS NEW REAR END BUT REPLACED IT WITH A USED ONE AND SAID GOOD 4 LIFE TIME
2005Jun 30
Ram 1500 SLT Plus 5.9L V8`
- Automatic transmission
- 36,000 miles
Because I was religous about doing maintenance, this issue was corrected under warranty (twice.) Basically, the differential parts just ground themselves up. twice in 7 years dodge replaced most of the moving parts in the rear diff - under warranty. I have 100K drivetrain and am 86K miles - planning to sell and buy non-american. No more dodge - they never fail to disappoint, repeatedly, in my experience.
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2008Jun 19
Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L V8
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I brought my truck in for an oil change and tire rotation prior to camping. This was over a week before. They recommended changing the rear differential fluid which was done. They discovered the rear end had pretty much blown apart and said unsafe to drive. They were not calling to report updates, such as unavailable parts and delays. WE had to keep calling them and the best part was when the tech called my husband to ask where the "driveshaft was"!!! We DROVE THE truck in there you dumbass!!! So in looking for the drive shaft they pryed open my truck cap (which was denied and never followed up on). We got the truck back the day before our departure. It took 3 visits to an associated KIA dealer to get the terrible vibrations out of it and a final re-balancing of my tires at the tire dealership to get it straightened out.
About a month later I heard a bearing spin (or similar sound) but have just continued to drive it since I am so NEVER going back to the dealer for ANYTHING! LOVE my truck but hate the service / dealership!
Susan B.
Londonderry, NH, USA
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