The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the rear wheels locked up causing the vehicle to bounce back and forth in the middle of the highway. The vehicle then loss motive power and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear drum had locked up and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

- Casper, WY, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and slid. The contact noticed that the rear pinion nut fractured and damaged the rear tires. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 213,000.

- Hallsboro, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle without warning and the rear of the vehicle seized. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the driveshaft detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

- Mifflinburg, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at 35 mph, the contact heard a noise underneath the vehicle. The rear wheels seized and the vehicle spun around. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the driveshaft fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was inspected by a technician. The technician diagnosed that the U joint, rear axles, gear oil, differential, gasket, and multiple parts in the rear of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the contact and the technician. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 126,000.

- Circleville, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle and it came to a sudden stop without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

- East Hartford, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the rear end seized, which made the vehicle slide. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the driveshaft, the rear brake cables, and the rear passenger shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate without warning and emitted a loud vibration sound. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear pinion gear and axle shaft bearing needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

Improperly installed suspension parts from factory grinding through right spring shackle. Bushings installed with metal flange inboard, instead of outboard where pressure forces spring off bushing, into shackle, causing failure. I have photos before the old bushing was replaced. It appears they may have run out of right spring assemblies on the line and use left on both sides, as other bushing look wrong also. I have seen people post online that rear springs have broken loose and went through bed of truck, causing control issues. Would not be good at highway speeds with a 10,000 lb trailer attached I contacted Dodge about issue as their are probably others out there with the same issue, and they said they would call me if their was a recall, hopefully before someone gets killed. Repaired one bushing so far myself.

- Florissant, MO, USA

The contact owns 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal humming sound from the rear. The contact stated that the faster the vehicle was driven, the louder the sound would become. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the pinion bearing would need to be replaced. The dealer also advised that contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 129,600.

- Summit Argo, IL, USA

While making left turn the left rear wheel locked up and a loud squeaking noise came from the rear as well. Driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic stated that a problem was detected, but a solution was unavailable at this time.

- Bargersville, IN, USA

When driving at highway speeds there was heavy vibration coming from the rear end. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Newburgh, NY, USA