drivetrain problem
8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
58,610 miles
Number of complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced rear differential (1 reports)
- replaced with a rear differential from Detroit Tru-Trac (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 rear differential failure
2006Aug 25
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab
- 39,220 miles
have 2003 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 2 weeks after i bought it took it back for a noise in the rear axle they said couldnt find anything, so i left it like that then 3 years later my abs and brake light came on went back to dealer they change speed sensor (of course i paid a deductable) that seemed to work for about 2 miles so went back they kept the truck for 3 days they told me metal pieces in the rear so basically they said i need new rear it took 45 days for it to come in, they have it there and now they are taking their sweet ass time to to fix it now come on change a dam rear is not rocket science i use to do that and i know its not that hard what can i do to speed them up (lol).
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2007Sep 01
Ram 1500 Quad Cab 5.7L Hemi
I have a Dodge Ram 1500 Quad-cab. My rear differential had been making squeaks and grinding noises. So I thought id take a trip to the local auto parts dealer to get some new differential fluid so I could change it thinking maybe I got some water in it. Well I got home and pulled the cover off. The fluid looked pretty good draining out. After it was done draining I discovered metal chunks from the differential clutches coming apart. There again this is a Dodge known problem. I put it back together and took it to a place that specializes in differentials. When I got there he had 3 other Dodge's with the same problem. Thank god for extended warranty! He accepted it! We were in his office talking about the problem. I told him I didnt want a Dodge OEM differential. He strongly agreed! So he said my alternative was to wait 4 days to get a Detroit Tru-Track differential. By the way the Detroit Tru-track is $125 less then the OEM.. He called me a few days later to say my truck was ready. I jumped in my truck and its quiet as can be! The total bill would have been $1,250. But with the warranty it only cost me out of pocket $100. In which he didnt charge me because of the difference in the price. If you ever have this problem go with the Detroit Tru-Trac!
Mike L.
Ormond Beach, Florida, USA
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