Noticed a high pitched whine coming from the rear of the vehicle about 30-40 seconds before the rear axle assembly locked up. Traveling on a secondary to a city street slowing to 30 mph. Axle assembly locked up at 45 mph causing a skid that was controlled. Axle housing split, drive shaft detached, gear lube drained out and tires are severely flat spotted. Skid length was 115 ft.

- Canandaigua, NY, USA

The hub went out on the vehicle and was replaced immediately with a new one. Drove approximately 10 miles and the brand new hub did the same exact thing. I can not figure out what keeps causing the issue nor can I afford to keep replacing them. I have had several Dodge Ram over the years and while the hub does go out on them I have never had one go out right after putting it on. I have done my research and noticed this is a very common occurrence with this year model truck. Something needs to be done.

- Rossville, GA, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the shaft and gear inadvertently detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

- Robinsville, NC, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4. While driving approximately 65-70 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact attempted to inspect the vehicle but could find no reason for the failure. The vehicle was then taken to a local mechanic where he was advised to lubricate the stabilizer bar, drag link, track bars and any component that could be lubricated yet the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure would occur when driving 50-70 mph over any uneven road surface. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.

- Hatfield, MA, USA

- Traverse City, AL, USA

While traveling vehicle would pull to left. Dealer has been contacted 2 times, can't duplicate the problem. Please provide further informaton.

- Oak Grove, MO, USA

Veh. Shakes at 55 to 65 mph. Dealer has 3 different time total 6 days. Has ruled out tires and front end alignment. They don't have a clue as to what is wrong.

- Marlborough, CT, USA

The consumer has been experiencing problems with steering/suspension. When driving, cosumer has problems controlling the vehicle. They have had the alignment fixed 6 times, and the steering wheel repaired 7 times. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- St. Augustine, FL, USA

Vehicle pulls pulls to the right as if out of alignment.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Brakes, rotors, transmission, and alignment malfunction.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Vehicle vibrates continuously.

- San Rafael, CA, USA