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Rear Differential Parts Shredded
2002 Dodge Ram 1500
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002 has the well-known and documented problem with their dashboards falling to pieces, but it also has engine failure from oil sludge. That's a doube shot of awful in your morning coffee.
8.2
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 89,050 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 8 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- covered by warranty - twice (2 reports)
- replace all gears, parts, axles (1 reports)
drivetrain problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
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Bought this truck used with 61K miles, a little over 62000, I was changing differential oil, I've found the retaining clips on the bottom towards the back and found one up front. The pinion gear is burnt. This diff looks like it was serviced before for the same problem. The gasket sealer was orange. The gears look good. The oil looked like silver in color and too thick, worst than condensed milk. My friend told me looks like anti-seize was used to quiet it down. May be the dealer or independent garage did that. The gloves used look like they have glitters. Copper?
- Manny L., Antioch, CA, US