One problem related to automatic transmission torque converter has been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission in my vehicle had to be rebuilt. The mechanic stated 2nd gear was burnt out and the transmission was shot. Had to change torque converter and bands. The mechanic stated the holes in the trnasmission were to samll and would not let fluid flow freely and keep the transmission cool. Therefore the transmission had to be replaced. The fuel pump has also been replaced twice on this vehicle and it is only 3 years old.