Transmission Gear Slipping problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Three problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2011

Transmission keeps slipping. It shifts really hard then it doesnt want to shift later on.

2 Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2002

Transmission was slipping when accelerating, dealer stated transmission has to be rebuilt. Consumer states that this seems to be a defect, and there should be a recall.

3 Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Consumer states while driving the transmission slips notified dealer repaired 40,000 miles later problem reoccured. Please provide any additional information. Ts.




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