Noises During Shifting Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. When the contact shifted into park and exited the vehicle, it began to roll forward. The contact was able to grab onto the bottom of the driver's door and was dragged approximately 50 feet. The contact sustained minor bruises and lacerations, but medical attention was not required. The contact heard a clicking noise coming from the transmission while the vehicle was rolling forward. The contact stated that the transmission engaged and the vehicle was stopped with the lever clearly in the park position. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000. The VIN was not available.

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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While the gear shifter was shifted into reverse, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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After reading many of the same complaints I have, I'm beginning to wonder if Dodge/Chrysler/fiat did the same as gm. That is, intentionally put customers in harms way for profit during the economic downturn. I have a "08" 4x4 ext. Cab truck, that has a clunking noise coming from the rear end. This has happened when I first put this truck in "d", or go through the gears. I have experienced the engine shutting off when I bumped it accidently with my knee. Realize I only have one key on my key ring, so it's not a weight issue similar to gm's ignition problems. I do have a recall for the airbags that I'm sure won't be addressed by Dodge or the local dealers because it does have over 100,000 miles and is a used vehicle. I also have experienced a bounce in the front end when I make a sharp turn. Yes, with 100,000 miles, I prolly need new shocks/struts, but it could very well also be a mechanical/wear issue with the ball joints/tie rod ends. I have also experienced a hard shift in the 5 speed transmission my truck has, even though I've changed out the transmission oil twice since owning this truck. The one nice thing about the Ford products I owned prior, a recall was just that and they honored it even if I wasn't the original owner/mileage issue/etc. That's what safety recalls should be about--safety first! then again, what difference does it make to a manufacturer like Dodge?? to the employee's that want mega monies? to the corporate mgr's that make big bucks, they all hold the consumer as a prisoner per se by putting out a product that doesn't hold up and yet will not honor their mistakes by fixing the product as needed in a timely manner. By the way, I baby my vehicles, I'm not rough on them at all. So mileage should not matter with reasonable wear/tear on any vehicle.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the gear lever was shifted into drive and there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v79000 (power train) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.

On three separate occasions the vehicle's transmission suddenly began emitting a loud grinding type noise, it stopped pulling forward, and completely stalled in the roadway. After I parked along the side of the roadway and placed the gearshift in park, then back in drive, the vehicle slowly started to pull forward again emitting the loud grinding type noise. Fortunately, I wasn't traveling at a faster speed or on the freeway with heavy traffic when the malfunctions occurred. I could have been seriously injured in a collision because if appeared as though the transmission was going to fall out of the vehicle. I have carried the vehicle in the dealership for repair on each occasion to no avail.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact noted that when shifting in to reverse he can hear a abnormal pinging noise momentary when reverse shifting. The failure mileage was 79,500. Az.

I was driving down a 45mph road and the truck was not shifting so I pulled to the side shut it off turned it back on the checked all the gears and everything seemed fine then I tried driving again and it stalled while driving down the road and will not start and the engine makes a weird rumble noise.

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I was driving in the middle lane of traffic at 7o mph when my 4wl lite flashed,I heard a loud bang and my truck jerked violently, I thought I had been rear ended. My truck immediately slowed down to 30mph right after the loud noise. I then had to get across two lanes of speeding freeway traffic to avoid an accident or worse. After I made it to the shoulder of the road and calmed my nerves, I did damage assessment and discovered that my truck had shifted itself into four wheel low at 70 mph. I limped my truck home, stuck in four wheel low, called a tow truck and took it to my Dodge dealer. Almost two years later and numerous trips back to various dealerships to get this warranty work fixed, and out thousands of dollars the problem has never been fixed and Chrysler considers the case closed. I'm afraid now after this incident to take my truck on the freeway as I feel it is not safe for me or the drivers around me. Next time I may not be so lucky.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, a noise emitted from the rear end of the vehicle. In addition, whenever driving in reverse the rear axle would seize. In order to disengage the rear axle, the gear shifter was moved into neutral and then the four-wheel drive mechanism was engaged. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 13v038000 (power train), however the remedy part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified and they were unable to provide an expected date for the part. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that two months later, the noise got louder and the vehicle hesitated before shifting into four wheel drive. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear axle pinion nut needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle had been previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he heard a loud banging noise while shifting from one gear to another with a trailer attached to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the transmission module was defective. The dealer also stated that there were no remedies and it would be at least a month before one was available. The contact continued to contact the dealer regarding a remedy to no avail. The contact stated that he was concerned about the safety risk involved while driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500. The current mileage was 6,350.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While making a left or right turn at various speeds or when the vehicle is idling, the steering wheel sticks. The vehicle has been to the dealer four times and they replaced the power steering pump and the rack and pinion. The dealer stated that they have another vehicle on their lot that is experiencing the same failure. Therefore, they stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. After having a conference call with the manufacturer, the dealer informed the contact that they would provide him with a rental until repairs were made. The failure mileage was 1,600 and current mileage was 8,018. Updated 07/22/08 the consumer stated there was a delay befoe engagement when shifting the transmission. There was also wind noise. Updated 07/24/08.

Transmission makes load snapping noise when shifting into any gear from park. Front brakes caliper sticking causing brakes and rotors to over heat creating sequel and massive amount of dust and vehicle is sluggish from the brakes sticking so acceleration is basically non existent. Load humming from front wheels which leads to a shimmy and eventually a shake.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 regcab swb. While driving 40 mph on a clear day the contact smelled brake fumes and heard a loud noise from inside the engine compartment. The contact looked through the rear view mirror and noticed loose metal underneath the vehicle. The contact attempted to use the shifter and the clutch, but neither worked. The vehicle eventually shut off and coasted to a strip mall. The contact exited the vehicle and entered a building when a loud noise was heard. The vehicle had ignited into flames ,causing the hood to burst open. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The vehicle was towed to earnharts Dodge. The contact called the company responsible for the vehicle's warranty, and was informed that it would be one to two business days before they could respond. The warranty company failed to respond, but the insurance company arrived and had the vehicle towed to their salvage yard. A week later, an investigator from Dodge stated that the contact will not be given the investigation report because a claim was filed with the insurance company. The fire investigator for state farm insurance indicated the fire was caused by the metal case of the transmission. In addition to the clutch assembly components being distorted and bent. Prior to the fire the contact owned the vehicle for approximately five months. The failure mileage was 5,800.

I purchased my truck in sept 2000. After six weeks and 1100 miles I brought the truck back to the dealer stating that there was something wrong with the transmission. (it made noises and shifted very harshly. ) the dealer said that they checked it, and that there was nothing wrong. At 36,000 miles the transmission blew. There were no gears at all - no forward no reverse. Thankfully it happened close to home on a quiet road so no one was hurt or involved in an accident. The dealer re-built my transmission. When I drove it after that a grinding/chattering noise was occuring - I brought it back to the dealer. I left it there for a day (never got a call from the dealer) when I called them I was told that there was nothing wrong with the trans. . They had taken it for a ride and heard no noise. I returned to the dealer to take one of their "technicians" for a ride and they in fact heard the noise I was referring to. They have now had my car more than twenty three days. (not in a row. I have had to bring it to them on four different occasions, and again take the "technician" for yet another ride) I am writing this now because I believe I am entitled to a new transmission and the dealer says no and keeps trying to rebuid the old one.

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While shifting from park into reverse or drive consumer heard clunky noise. Dealer inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. A factory rep. Looked at the vehicle and stated it was a normal characteristic of the Ram 1500. Consumer stated he was not informed of the transmission problems until it was too late.

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After truck's engine was started the gear selector was placed in reverse so as to back out of garage. A loud noise was heard. The gear shift selector was returned to p. As this happened the truck lurched forward striking the garage wall. The buiding and truck were damaged.

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Automatic transmission is very jumpy when shifting between first and second gears, a "whining" noise is coming from rear of vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle, but cannot determine a cause for the problem. .

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Transmission: since I have purchased my truck late in 1999, the transmission hasn't worked properly. I took in early on because when shifting from forward to reverse, there was this slapping noise. The dealer in joliet said that was a normal thing. Now some times when accelerating, the shifting seems somewhat sluggish. I know of a number of people who have Dodge trucks with transmission problems. One has had it replaced twice and finally just this past summer traded for a GMC truck and the others still have theirs but are complaining of the same existing problems. When I do get another truck, I will not even consider a Dodge, it will probably be a GMC or even a Ford as much as I dislike fords. My 1999 truck has 62000 miles on it and sets in the garage most of the time.

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