Transmission Gear Slipping Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 17 problems related to transmission gear slipping (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 08/15/2003

This 1999 Dodge Ram was sold to me by ozark Dodge in ozark, mo. This vehicle is a replacement for a 2001 that was a mechanical disaster. I had asked when I decided to accept their offer on the 1999 that they would do the following: change all fluids, alignment,and thoroughly go through this truck. 3 mos after the initial purchase I began having transmission problems. The transmission would slip and hunt for gears. I took it to aurora Dodge in aurora, mo. For the warranty repairs and they told me all repairs had been completed. There was also a note on the service order that the fluid had been previously poorly serviced. Which tells me that ozark Dodge didn't do a dam thing to this truck before they gave it to me to drive away!! I took the truck home and shortly thereafter (8 days) it began slipping and hunting for gears again. I have it in the shop for repairs again this will be it's 2nd visit to the shop for this. !! I cannot find anyone to help me to resolve this matter, I have called Chrysler customer service and other numbers that they had given me and to no avail. This is the 2nd piece of Chrysler ?!@#$% they have given me. This has to end now!!! I am requesting that if this problem cannot be repaired that the original dealership that sold it to me (ozark Dodge be responsible for ordering me a brand new truck with the same options on it with a standard transmission instead of an automatic trans. I have all paperwork dating back to the purchase of the 2001 that they sold me knowing that it was not road ready and a hazard to whom ever drove it!!!.

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2 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 07/14/2003

While traveling about 45mph on the highway and without prior warning transmission started slipping, and vehicle wouldn't move.

3 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 2002 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/21/2003

Truck has been in the shop four times for the transmission. Consumer states that while driving it feels as through the transmission is slipping. Ph.

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4 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/03/2002

While traveling on the highway the transmission started to slipping . The vehicle shut down and the dealership is aware of the problem. Ts.

5 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 2002 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 08/25/2002

While driving at any speed and with no warning the transmission will slip from 2nd to 3rd gear and will make a loud noise. It will be hard for consumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified.

6 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 07/05/2002

The overdrive or 5th gear of the truck slipped out while driving home from a trip to myrtle beach, SC. I have found out that this has happen to numerous other truck like mine. This could have caused problems if I hadn't been the only vehicle on the road at that time.

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7 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/01/2001

Transmission slips most times when it shifts from 2 nd to 3 rd gear, vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.

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8 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 08/15/2001

His transmission started slipping in August. I contacted the Chrysler corporation who stated that it wasn't their problem to have replaced, when we had 2 dealerships tell us that Dodge has always had problems with their transmissions, and that is why now they are offering the 7 year/70,000 mi. Powertrain warranty on all of their vehicles. We feel that they should recall this and have it replaced for no charge to us. The Dodge trucks we wre told have the longest running powertrain capabilities. We were also told that the transmission should not have gone out at 70,000 mi. When they are good for at least 150,000 mi. Before any problems should ever occur. If you should need any further information, please feel free to contact me at either number listed. Thank-you. Walter butler.

9 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 08/07/2001

Transmission slips going from 2 gear to 3 gear.

10 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Truck parked,engine running. Tried to remove igntion key from the outside of the vehicle,vehicle rolled downhill, possible transmission slippage. Indicated in park the whole time. Crashed after rolling into neighbor's yard.

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11 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/21/2001

Transmission started slipping, tried to take to the shop next day. Trans would not shift and it ground when put into reverse. Took truck to aamco and they said it was caused by a check vaulve that was in the transmission line that was replaced due to a recall. The repair costed over $2,000. 00. The entire transmission needed to be rebuilt. I have a coppy of the repair bill with a listing of parts replaced. Thank you.

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12 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/01/2000

Lost fifth gear - nut spun off allowing gear to slip on shaft.

13 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/01/1998

While driving 60 mph the transmission will slip from drive tino neutral without warning, causing unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.

14 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Four speed automatic transmission slipped before/after recall repairs.

15 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Transmission slips into neutral when going up an incline. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to repair it.

16 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Transmission slips while driving. Dealer has rebuilt transmission.

17 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Automatic transmission has slipped and failed to engage since purchase. Have returned to dealer more than once and was told nothing wrong. Iwas told that my foot on the gas pedal is faster than the computer working the trans.



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