This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driveshaft detached and caused the rear of the vehicle to seize. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep at 936-634-7793 (located at 2711 S medford dr, lufkin, tx 75901) and the manufacturer and was informed that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 262,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the rear wheels seized without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear drive shaft disengaged from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V038000 (power train). The failure mileage was 159,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph, the driveshaft fractured from the vehicle, causing the rear of the vehicle to lock. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis and repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 124,000.
My 2002 Dodge pickup developed a buzzing/rattle while driving.I first thought it to be an exhaust system failure.it turned out to the drive shaft.my truck only has 75,000 miles on it, and has never been in an accident.the dealer techs say the inner shaft failed.I still have the old part.
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- Lufkin, TX, USA