Dodge Ram Van owners have reported 18 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram Van. While attempting to place the vehicle into the park position, the vehicle independently shifted into the reverse position without warning. In addition, the ignition key failed to disengage from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Read details...
Interlock shift is not designed properly and that consumer's 15 month old child was able to put vehicle into gear without stepping on gas pedal. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Read details...
Transmission has been replaced because transmission went out while consumer was driving, there was no warnings, but consumer was driving at 25-30 mph before it went out. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram Van. While driving approximately 15 mph in rainy weather, the contact turned the steering wheel quickly to the left and the steering column locked. He was unable to steer to the right and crashed into a railroad gate. The vehicle was destroyed. Read details...
Transmission lines that connected to radiator were leaking transmission fluid which could result in a fire hazard. Consumer received a recall notice, unknown campaign number, regarding this issue. Previously had repair work performed. Transmission cooler connector was repaired on recall. Read details...