Dodge Ram 1500 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

8.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$166.00

Average Mileage:

60,250 miles

Number of complaints:

4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replaced my self (2 reports)

Helpful Websites About 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 universal joint is shot

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

problem #4

2006Feb 20

Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

I test drove the vehicle, after which the rear U-Joint failed. The dealer replaced it (took 12 hours of waiting) prior to the purchase.

Then, when the differential went out, the U-Joint went out again, replaced again, and now it's failing again.

yewnewb

Mokena, IL, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint
problem #3

2008Apr 14

Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles

Third failure of this part, Purchased a new U-Joint for around $11.00 (USD), plan on fixing on one of my rare days off. Hopefully this resolves the noises and shaking I'm getting now.

yewnewb

Mokena, IL, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint
problem #2

2007Jul 15

Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles

This is the second of three Rear U-Joint failures for this vehicle. Chattering, grinding, squealing from the rear, possibility suspect in differential failures.

yewnewb

Mokena, IL, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint
problem #1

2006Sep 12

(reported on)

Ram 1500 SLT

  • 45,000 miles

I had a loud noise that sounded like 2 pieces of steel were slipping past one another. I could not figure it out for about 6 months and I finaly decided to replace the U joints and yoke. When I got to the dealer and asked for the parts I found out it was the same price to just get a brand new drive shaft that had already been balanced. I put the driveshaft and a new rear seal for the trani in and problem solved. SO i thought. I have another problem now and its the drive shaft again. It is making noise again but not as bad as before. My guess it is the pinion angle or trani angle is wrong from the factory. Would not surprise me.

jaycenk

Holiday, FL, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint

We have partnered with JustAnswer to offer online auto repair help and advice from expert professional automotive technicians. You describe your drivetrain problem or ask your question and they try to help you figure it out. The fee is typically $9 to $15, but you can offer to pay more for really tough questions. You will usually receive an answer in 10 minutes or less, and you do not have to pay anything unless you accept the answer.