Four problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving approximately 65 mph on an interstate a loud noise came from engine. Suddenly the vehicle lost power to accelerate. There were no injuries. When vehicle was taken to dealer for service the cause was determined to be the torque converter.
Transmission: Dodges computer controls the torque converter for emissions and for gas mileage. After following Dodges spects on service for the truck and no abuse to the truck we still loss the torque converter which than destroyed the transmission. Steering: at 30000 miles the seals in the steering gear box went out. At 81000 after repair earlier the shaft and seal went out and the gear box had to be replaced. Both problem we have been told are problem Dodge will not take responsibilty for but happen with most of this models trucks.
Truck vibrated while driving at 45 mph and above. Dealer stated that the problem was coming from the torque converter. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
When driving consumer noticed transmission light was illuminated on dashboard. Vehicle was turned off. After restarting vehicle consumer noticed transmission light went off. After driving a little ways transmission made a very loud noise. Consumer contacted dealer, which determined that torque converter failed, and transmission overheated, melting various parts within transmission. Transmission have been replaced at 12, 000 miles/40, 000 miles, and now at 46, 000 miles. Please provide any further details.