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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	523617
Internal NHTSA #	10106192
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	11/01/05
Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	1. Felt noticable vibration in vehicle at low speeds (0 to 40 mph). Vibration would smooth out after 40 mph. 2. After driving approximately 10 miles, rear differential completely locked up with no rear wheel movement whatsoever. Had to use front drive axle to move vehice out of roadway while dragging locked up rear axle. Dodge technician suspects pinion nut failure causing pinion to bind rear axle. 3. Vehicle is currently sitting on dealer lot waiting to be repaired. I have no confidence in this vehicle and am now scared to drive it.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	49300
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MIDLAND, TX
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	17/07/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	ALL AMERICAN DODGE
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	MIDLAND
Dealer's state code	TX
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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects

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