Automatic Transmission problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500

Four problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2004

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.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2003

While driving the vehicle transmission would not shift properly. It was later determined that switches in the transmission needed to be replaced.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2002

While driving at any speed up hill and no warning transmission will decelerate even when foot is on the accelerator, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

When pulling a trailer and going uphill transmission shifts down. Dealer replaced transmission under warranty, did not remedy the problem.




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