Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 02/08/2013 | 60992 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, a loud banging noise was heard. immediately after, the rear wheels seized and the vehicle was no longer drivable. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was confirmed that the rear differential failed and the axle and drive shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 60,992. mah | |||
| 02/08/2013 | 60992 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and he heard a loud banging noise. immediately after the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle was no longer drivable. the vehicle was later towed to a dealer. after diagnosis they advised that the rear differential failed and he needed a new axle and drive shaft. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 60,992. tb | |||
| 11/20/2012 | 19000 | 1 | |
| Airbags failed to go off after collision with a farm implement being pulled by a farm tractor. dodge vehicle has damage to frame, passenger side and front of vehicle. *tr | |||
| 11/20/2012 | 19000 | ||
| Airbags failed to go off after collision with a farm implement being pulled by a farm tractor. dodge vehicle has damage to frame, passenger side and front of vehicle. | |||
| 11/16/2012 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving the rear axle separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v474000 (power train: drive line: differential unit) the failure and current mileage was 62,000. pmb | |||
| 11/16/2012 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving the rear axle separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v474000 power train:drive line:differential unit the failure and current mileage was 62,000. li | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 50000 | ||
| The left rear shock is leaking and must be replaced. | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 20824 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the rear axle locked for about three seconds and then release. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred multiple times while the driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who kept the vehicle for over a month and was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 20,824 and the current mileage was 30,865. pmb | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 50000 | ||
| The left rear shock is leaking and must be replaced. | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 20824 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the rear axle locked for about three seconds and then release. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred multiple times while the driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who kept the vehicle for over a month and was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 20,824 and the current mileage was 30,865. pmb | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 30865 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the rear axle locked for about three seconds and then release. this failure happened at least twice while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who kept the vehicle for over a month and could not find the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 20,824 and the current mileage was 30,865. mw | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 65800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 20 mph, a loud bang emitted from the outside of the vehicle and both of the rear tires suddenly seized. the rear end of the vehicle began to sway, which caused the vehicle to travel uncontrollably. the contact was able to regain control and the vehicle came to a stop. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the rear differential would need to be replaced. the vehicle was scheduled for repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 65,800. kmj | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 65800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 20 mph, a loud bang emitted from the outside of the vehicle and both rear tires suddenly locked. the rear end of the vehicle began to sway which caused the vehicle to travel uncontrollably. the contact was able to regain control and the vehicle came to a stop. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the rear differential would need to be replaced. the vehicle was in th process of being repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 65,800. js | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 45500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated the tie rod ends failed. the manufacturer was contacted who advised that there were no recalls and offered him no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 45,500. kmj | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 45500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated the tie rod ends fail. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop and after an inspection found the tie rod failure. the dealer was notified and informed him to contact nhtsa. the manufacturer was contacted who stated there are no recalls and offered him no other assistance. the vehicle was no repaired. the failure mileage was 45,500. mw | |||