Automatic Transmission Cooler problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500

Five problems related to automatic transmission cooler have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2004

After parking the vehicle consumer noticed that transmission fluid was leaking. Dealer examined the vehicle, and determined that cooling line clips were damaged.

2 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2002

Plastic transmission cooling line melted, and caused fluid to leak. Dealer was notified, and replace it with a metal line. Feel free to provide any further information.

3 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2000

Before recall 97v084000, recall compenent failed causing the transmission line to separate with transmission fluid leaking onto the ground, consumer wants reimbursement (consumer is an attorney).

4 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Failure Date: 08/07/1998

Transmission malfunction: quick connector on fluid cooling line at transmission housing.

5 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

The plastic transmission lines became hot and leaked transmission fluid. The leak caused internal damage and now it must be rebuilt. Please provide any additional information.


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