Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500

The Automatic Transmission problem

Dodge 2500 ram p u - faulty transmission staying in gear.   Read details...

The Clutch problem

Complaint received via e-mail. As I started a 215 mile trip to boulder CO noticed some type of fastener on the floor board. At the 200 mile mark the rod which when pushed activates the clutch went out! thankfully, I was able to ease the truck to the right lane, made an illegal right turn at the   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Transmission does not want to shift from first to second without leaving off of the gas. Now it doesn't go into park just stays in reverse. Called repair shop and they said it happens a lot to Dodge trucks. $3,000 to replace or repair.   Read details...


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