Automatic Transmission Control Module problems of the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500

Six problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2008

Vehicle started to stall upon slowing down for a light or at a stop. Took it in to the dealership who upon first "diagnosing" did not find anything wrong/could not locate problem. Had general maintainance (tune-up, fuel injection svc. , oil change)done on vehicle at that time. Stalling continued. Took vehicle back again, pcm was replaced. Next day, stalling out again, even more than before.

2 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2007

This is an update to complaint #10182379. I took the TSB and my truck to bounds Dodge in livingston, TX. They updated my computer and charged me $86. 00. My truck is now nearly stalling at lights and stops, and in addition idles rough. I feel like I have been robbed in broad daylight, and there isn't a thing I can do about it. I am now paying for a brand new vehicle with defects that I bought from a crooked company. Once again. . . . Please help. . . . . Thank you.

3 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2006

Engine stalls while driving. Dealer installed updated pcm calibration. Stalling continues to occur during the same conditions, especially while turning, but less frequently.

4 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2006

: the contact stated while pulling into a parking stall or attempting slight turning maneuvers the engine idle will fluctuate up and down and stall. Although the engine stalls the vehicle is easily restarted. No warning indicators are present when this occurs. There is a NHTSA action number pe05027 concerning the automatic transmission control module, the vehicle is displaying the same problems as indicated in the investigation. The vehicle has been seen by a dealer, but the dealer is unable to determine the cause of the problem.

5 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2005

I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 5. 7 hemi. We purchased the truck on April 20, 2004 & started having the stalling problem about 2 months ago. I have since taken the truck to the dealership where it was purchased 3 times to have the problem fixed. Each time the dealership has the truck 2 1/2 to 3 days. The truck does not stall while the accelerator is enacted. The rpm gauge will flutter when stopped & then it will drop & the truck will die. Some days the truck will stall only once or twice & other days the truck will stall up to 20 to 30 times. The dealership has replaced the following items: fault code, p0261, replaced pcm for erractic speed sensor signal. R&r pan & replaced trans filter per star 1763 wd94 0. 80. 5094274aa module-powertrain control, 5015267ac filter pkg-powertrain control, 5010884aa sealer, 5 atf bulk - +4.

6 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2005

Vehicle experienced sudden engine stalling at various speeds when on the road. Consumer contacted manufacturer, who was aware of the problem. Truck lost all power functions. It has to be completely stopped, put in park then restarted. Consumer was informed by dealer it maybe 6-8 weeks before they can fix it because the manufacturer was redesigning the pcm.




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