| Issue ID | 681394 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10232783 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/06/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The 9. 25 lsd rear end on my 2003 dodge ram 1500 has keeper springs that are notorious for failing and damaging the rear end. The dealer is replacing it but with the same parts. So in all likelihood it will fail again. There are pages and pages of people with this same problem going back to at least 2001 year vehicles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POST FALLS, ID |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N83SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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