Transmission Failure Problems of Dodge RAM

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. The dealer/mechanic told consumer that in order to repair vehicle it would cost her from $3000. 00 to $5000. 00.

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While driving transmission failed to go from second to thid gear. Mechanic stated that the third gear lip seal failed. This was a common failure with these vehicles.

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The transmission failed due to lack of lubrication. Just go to jasper. Com. They say that 1995 to 2001 Dodge truck transmissions have a high rate of failure due to lack of lubrication. Seems that Dodge put to low a volume pump in all these transmissions. Local transmission rebuilders tell me that you can not let the truck idle because the tranny gets no lubrication at low rpm's. So during the winter while you are waiting for the windsheild to clear off to drive in the northeast where it snows. You are damaging your tranny. The tranny over heat light never came on just the service engine light. Dodge says there is nothing wrong. I have a list of other people who have had Dodge tranny problems. One is my brother-in-law.

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The transmission failed without warning while attemping to drive from a red light. The dealer was notified. Please provide additional information.

Transmission failure.

The transmission failed at roughly 64,000 miles and I had it repaired at a Dodge dealership. In September of 2003, the transmission failed again at 108,000.

Transmission failed due to transmission fluid not reaching overdrive mechanism. It started slipping as I was driving home late one night and it completely went out two days later. Mechanic says it started in the overdrive mechanism and went from there. He stated Dodge knows about these problems with the transmissions and won't do anything about it as far as the customers expenses. My husbands Dodge truck is having the same problem. It seems to be common in these trucks from 80,000 - 100,000 miles, and Dodge refuses to pay for any of it, although they apparently made an upgrade kit for it. Manufacturers defect. Transmissions are extremely expensive to fix, and Dodge should take responsibility for the defective parts. I have contacted Dodge/Chrysler, and was told they would not assist me in my transmission problems because my warranty was expired. The truck is only four years old, and we would have thought it to be more reliable. I have noticed on the complaint screen on NHTSA that there are several of these complaints regarding transmissions. I have documentation of Dodge's declination, as well as my efforts to have them help me. At this time both our Dodge trucks are unreliable, and becoming increasingly expensive to continue to fix. I have replaced the power steering pump and the u-joints also. Any amount of help would be appreciated. It's expensive enough to purchase the vehicles without continually putting money into them to keep them running, especially when the trucks are only 4 years old. Thank you so much for your help and your internet site. I was quite relieved to find it.

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There have been multiple reporst of transmission failure on this and several other year vehicles to Chrysler over the last few years. I was lucky and in my case the transmission wnet out while in reverse in a parking area and I was able to recruit help to push it out of traffic.

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Transmission failure. Dealer replaced transmission once already, but problem still occurs.

Transmission will fail to function during cold weather. Has taken vehicle to dealership for problem, and has not been resolved. Dealer replaced valve body, however this did not fix problem.

The transmission failed at 31, 700 mi. It required a major overhaul to return it to operation. Labor costs were $1100 dollars and parts $800. After discussions with the dealer the labor charges were paid by the dealer. Investigation into continuing problems with Dodge Ram transmissions prompted owner to call Chrysler 800 number to complain about $800 payment. Owner was told that since the $800 was paid, no refund could be provided. Owner was told that this determination was final and no appeal to higher authority was possible. Owner personally knows three other individuals with Dodge Ram pickups that had the same problem at the same mileage. Chrysler refuses to acknowledge this defect preferring instead to defer the expense to the vehicle owner.

We experienced a complete transmission failure and had to be towed. The dealer had to replace the transmission with a factory rebuilt unit because this transmission is no longer manufactured. We can only assume this is because the transmission was under designed and not suitable for use in this truck. We feel that the entire cost of the repair and replacement should be borne by the vehicle manufacturer.

The automatic transmission failed the first time when it was under warranty at about 20,000 miles. The dealer said that a forward seal had been "rolled" when it was installed at the factory. The transmission was taken out and the seal replaced. The exact same problem occurred again at about 70,000 miles. Symptoms: when starting out with the engine cold, the transmission will not upshift past second gear. The engine speed will not affect the change, only warming the engine by driving approximately two miles will cause the transmission to operate normally. However, even during warmed driving, the problem returns intermittently, which causes the vehicle to slow down considerably and has caused problems with traffic on freeway systems where higher speed is required. Top speed during this problem is 35 mph.

Consumer experiencing problem with transmission failing to operate properly. Vehicle has had two transmission replacements, and problem appears to be unresolved at this time. Dealer notified.

Transmission failed 6 months after purchase. Nlm.

Transmission failed after recall repair.

Transmission has failed several times.

Transmission failure resulted in fire prior to recall.

Transmission failed.

Transmission failure.

The original transmission was replaced under warranty, the vehicle has not been used for any towing or other power train stressing jobs. The second transmission has failed, under similar "no stress" condition less than 20k miles later. A widely accepted industry standard for transmission life expectancy is 7yrs/100,000 miles.

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