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.
2004 Dodge Ram diesel 2500 transfer case failed at 59,865 miles and the dealer refused to repair under warranty (maximum protection warranty upgrade purchased) due to no oil in transfer case (improper maintenance). I contacted vernon at transfer case express (510) 533-2273 and was told that this is a common problem with this transfer case that it will develop a leak at the rear seal and all the transmission fluid will leak out while driving. This was confirmed by blumenthal transmission a direct distributor of these transfer cases. This was also confirmed by the fact that no Dodge dealer in the usa has this part as it is on back order status greater than 30 days lead time. This presents as a serious vibration in the front of the vehicle (feels like a tire is falling off).
While driving 70 mph driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection numerous times, and mechanic determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced.
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- National City, CA, USA