Power Train Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 400 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 35 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (115 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (26 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Dodge RAM

The Automatic Transmission problem

2010 Dodge Ram goes into reverse by itself.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train); and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be inspected and it was confirmed that the vehicle qualified for the buyback option under the recall.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

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.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Consumer stated that transmission failed at 80,000 miles. While driving to work power shut down, and the vehicle stopped. Consumer had vehicle towed to a Dodge dealer, and was told that the transmission failed.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear pinion nut detached. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence. There were no warning lights illuminated.   Read details...




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