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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	608313
Internal NHTSA #	10172803
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	25/06/05
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2003 dodge ram 1500 quad cab-lsd clip/differential/ rear axle assembly failure. Clips fell out twice with rebuild twice in warranty. First incident around 12000 miles. Currently at 96000 miles. Both times at highway speed with accompanying bang and jolt. Clip runs up in ring and pinion, damaging same along with bearings/races/housing. Noise followed by failure each time. Currently out of warranty, making noise, and found partial clip on differential magnet during oil change. Failure imminent soon. Rear axle assembly now requires third complete rebuild. The truck is used in a light duty manner generally hauling people at highway speeds. This is an inferior part/assembly and have not been able to remedy through daimler chrysler. This problem is experienced eventually with all ram 1500 owners that have a limited slip differential in the rear axle assembly. *nm
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Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KATY, TX
VIN pattern	1D7HA18N63JXXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	ALLEN SAMUELS DODGE
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Dealer's city	KATY
Dealer's state code	TX
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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