| Issue ID | 1299516 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10885318 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 24/07/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At approximately 155k miles, differential started howling when traveling from florida to virginia. Took vehicle for service. Limited slip differential clips had fallen out and broken up in the gears damaging the bearings. Had the differential rebuilt with all new bearings and clips. At 160k miles, same issue occurred damaging the pinion bearing. The vehicle is now on jack stands in my yard as i save to purchase a rebuilt unit at over $2k. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MECHANICSVILLE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HA18D44JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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