Transmission Gear Slipping problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Three problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2014

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the gears slipped without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

2 Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2007

Automatic transmission slipping. Slips when hot at highway speeds. Slips going into gear when cold.

3 Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2005

My transmission seems to be slipping when going in and out of firts ans second gear. I have taken it to shops to have it diagnosed and keep getting a runaround. After alot of reading and speaking to machanics and dealers, they have all pointed to major problems with the transmission which the manufacturer should do something about. There are hundreds of cases about bad transmissions on these vehicles. Something has got to be done. I have another appointment this weekend for someone else to look at it. I dont know of any other options. It needs to be addressed, people are spending so much money on looking for fixes.




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