Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Dodge RAM

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2003 Dodge RAM.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Dodge RAM

Problem Category Number of Problems
Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems
1
Automatic Transmission Cooler problems
1
Driveshaft problems
1

Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem #1

- on 09/05/05 while driving on a major road, the contact stated that his 2003 Dodge Ram was unable to shift out of a low gear staying at a speed of 25 mph. The contact took his vehicle to allen samuels in houston, TX and they stated that they couldn't detect any failure on the vehicle. On 10/28/06 while driving down a hill pulling a 30 ft travel trailer at 50 mph, the contact tried to down shift, but the vehicle would not change gears. The contact stated that he couldn't use the emergency brake to assist in stopping the vehicle. The contact took vehicle to his local dealer( dub herring in picayune, ms) and they couldn't detect any failures with the vehicle. The contact can provide copies of the invoice repair if needed. Updated 03/14/07.

Automatic Transmission Cooler problem #2

While driving transmission failed while shifting. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that coolant line needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem had not been resolved, it recurred.

Driveshaft problem #3

While traveling 65mph on the highway and without prior warning felt vibration due to driveshaft breaking.


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