NHTSA — Power Train: Driveline: Differential Unit Problems

1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2008 Dodge Ram 5500 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2008 Dodge Ram 5500:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Owner Comments

problem #1

May 212022

Ram 5500 8-cyl

  • 86,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, a loud booming noise suddenly occurred from the rear of the vehicle and the rear wheels locked up. The vehicle was towed to the residence and inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear differential was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

- Dexter, MO, USA

Add Complaint

Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...

Intrepid oil sludge Caravan transmission failure engine complaint electrical issue heater complaint transmission complaint paint defect Ram 5500 recall

Not what you are looking for?