Table 1 shows 18 common power train related problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission cooler (two problems).
While accelerating transmission down shifted at will, almost causing an accident. Read details...
I noticed automatic transmission fluid leaking under the truck when returning from a trip. Close inspection revealed that two of the transmission lines had been rubbing together which resulted in a break in one of the lines. Read details...
From day 1 of the new truck, I had shifting problems. Before I had 1200 miles on the truck it was in the shop twice. The first time they took the transmission apart and inspected and placed back into the truck. Problem shifting continued. Read details...