Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500

Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (one problem).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500

The Automatic Transmission problem

Consumer complained that while driving at 45 mph automatic transmission locked up in the third gear, took vehicle to an independent repair shop, and technician determined that overdrive bearing was put in backward.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

While merging onto the highway, the vehicle would onlu go into first gear. Following this, the consumer immediately pulled over to the median. The consumer put the vehicle in park, and let it idle for a few seconds before merging back onto the highway.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

2001 w3500 Dodge 4-wheel drive front driver axle lockup. Had input shaft failure occur during snow storm which caused the pinion and ring gear to lock together. When this happened the front end would not turn. Luckily happened at low speed without loss of control or collision.   Read details...


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