| Issue ID | 1196704 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10732003 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/07/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving home from work i started hearing this noise coming from the rear end at 81,000 i know it cant be the rear end, but yes its the rear end going out never pulled anything with the truck, fluids are changed on time and oil and rear end al ways change at the same time. The other problem is the steering i notice when i hit a dip in the hwy its hard too control but every time i take it buy the dealer ship they say its normal, never thought ill be giving up on dodge but now i see they just wont your money and they wont stand be hind there product. I am sure i'm wasting my time writing this but gotta know if dodge will respond back. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERIDIAN, MS |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N93SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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