Automatic Transmission Cooler Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Transmission leakage. . Axel fluid leakage. . This is the third vechile that this dealership has put us in in 15 months!!the truck we have now isnt safe and they refuse to fix it and they are responsible because they did not give us a warranty like they told us when we bought truck in April.

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Transmission overheats. As near as I can tell, from reading the numerous complaints on message boards, the problem is due to two possible things. A bad torque converter (frequent problem)and/or clogged cooling system lines as the lines and passageways are too narrow and filter is insufficient.

Dealer replaced transmission quick cooler connect per notification. Dealer left fitting loose, resulting in fluid leak at 15720 miles. I complained to Chrysler headquarters. Chrysler said they would consider goodwill assistance if problem develops after warranty. In June 2000, at 49898 miles, trans failed. I paid $100 deductible on trans overhaul per goodwill assistance file 7360750. A few days later, seal failed and pumped out trans fluid. Dealer replaced seal. In sept 2000, dealer couldn't find reason for trans overheating at 54480 miles. In Nov 2000, trans failed at 57426 miles. Dealer finally agreed to replace with remanufactured trans. In Dec 2000, trans failed again, at 57492. I have been out tow bills and not lender vehicle.

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Dodge replaced the first transmission at 24000 miles, at 48000 the transmission failed again. They claimed it was aout of warranty and charged me $1500. The very day it left the dealership it began to act up again. They took another look and found that the transmission cooling system was sporadically clogging up. They replace the radiator and so far so good. Transmissions like my model have been failing on many Dodges. Nobody has done anything about it. If you have a problem feel free to call me at 1-530-332-9565. Ask someone who drives a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 (gas) if they have had a problem.

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The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to an inspection station and the transmission was repaired. The mechanic stated that the repair was previously performed by the dealer on August 19, 1997 under NHTSA campaign id number 97v084000 (power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines). The dealer failed to use a stainless steel retainer for the repair as stated in the recall notice. Instead, the original plastic part was still on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 72000. Updated 05/06/08 the consumer stated the dealer did not make the repair and the transmission eventually failed.

While driving the transmission overheated, causing transmission fluid to leak onto the manifold, resulting in a vehicle fire. Please provide any details.

Engine fire due to the plastic retainers in the transmission cooler.

Transmission quick connect failed causing damage to transmission prior to recall notice, dealership will not honor recall repair.

Transmission cooling system failed. . . Two transmissions later they discover the problem. The first failure at 24000 was under warranty, the second failure at 48000 they claimed was out of warranty and cost me $1500. . . This problem is prevelant in most 1997 (1500 Dodge rams,gas). Just ask a stranger driving one. Feel free to call me 1-530-332-9565. No one is doing anything about it.

Owner has received recall notice and has not been able to get service for the vehicle. (quick connect fittings in the transmission cooler pressure line).

The oil transmission lines causing all the fluid to leak over the exhaust system. The dealer has been contacted.

Transmission cooling line which connects to radiator has no circulation. This causes vehicle to overheat, damaging transmission. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please rprovide any further details.