Consumer states while driving the transmission slips notified dealer repaired 40,000 miles later problem reoccured. Please provide any additional information. Ts
1996 Dodge RAM 1500 transmission complaints
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Dealer replace only solenoids and filter on first failer. The 2nd failer requires a total rebuild. The transmission shop said the transmission line should have replaced at the dealer. Dt
When putting vehicle into reverse there was a delay. Delay became longer and longer, and eventually would not reverse. Cause unknown.
Speedometer is over 7 m.p.h. Off.
Transmission was slipping when accelerating, dealer stated transmission has to be rebuilt. *ak consumer states that this seems to be a defect, and there should be a recall.
Transmission is being replaced for third time.transmission doesn't give a diagnostic reading.
This is twice the first gear has gone out, both times after a radiator flush, I was informed by a referral from a dodge dealership that the radiators are getting clogged and causing the tranmission to over heat and by the time the problem is figured out a new transmission in needed as well as a new radiator, approximate cost to the consumer, in the range of $3500.00. The recall for the clamps that were changed on the coolant lines to prevent them from melting was a good idea but they forgot one thing, a blow out valve for the tranmission so when it gets hot it can releive pressure and heat before it burns the transmission.
In late november, vehicle began experiencing transmission problems, the vehicle would not go into reverse, sometimes it would slip, and it would hang in forward gears, causing a very rough or hard shift, dealer stated transmission needed replaced at consumers cost, consumer feels some goodwill refund should be given.
The transmission burned out causing it to not shift into any gear, this problem occured at only 13k miles. Nlm
I have all the copes ,I just want my truck to be fix . Auto plaza is giving me the runing around,can you help me or give me some advice thank you. No safety defect.
Failed shift interlock system causing vehicle to roll backward, and resulting in injuries to driver's hips and knee. Dealer / manufacturer were notified; still waiting on manufacturer to respond. Please provide us with any further details on this matter.
Fuel pump on my 1996 dodge pickup failed to pump gas to engine in august of 2000, while parked . The cost of replacement was approx. 450.00 dollars. I am concerned only because I paid $25000.00 dollars for this truck and figured that it sholud of lasted at least 100,000 miles. It just irritates me that chrysler will not, nor have they offered to look into this defective part, fuel pump. Also, transmission started slipping in august of 2000, after several attempts to contact chrysler, nothing has been done to correct this problem. The transmission slips (automatic) when shifting into third. This should also be considered a safety hasazrd.
Under normal operating conditions transmission failed, causing vehicle to stop operating. A transmission specialist has examined vehicle and determined that the transmission will need to be rebuilt/replaced. Note: specialist said that had had to rebuild/replace several dodge truck transmissions. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Transmission failed to go from 2nd to 3rd gear. Dealer notified. Please feel free to provide any further detail on this matter.
The transmission has been replaced several times, three of the transmissions were replaced by the dealer, however the most recent transmission the dealer would not replace even though it had only failed after 4000 miles.
Dealer replaced transmission quick cooler connect per notification. Dealer left fitting loose, resulting in fluid leak at 15720 miles. I complained to chrysler headquarters. Chrysler said they would consider goodwill assistance if problem develops after warranty. In june 2000, at 49898 miles, trans failed. I paid $100 deductible on trans overhaul per goodwill assistance file 7360750. A few days later, seal failed and pumped out trans fluid. Dealer replaced seal. In sept 2000, dealer couldn't find reason for trans overheating at 54480 miles. In nov 2000, trans failed at 57426 miles. Dealer finally agreed to replace with remanufactured trans. In dec 2000, trans failed again, at 57492. I have been out tow bills and not lender vehicle.
Poor/loss of acceleration, shifting at high RPM's, hot floor boards. The generic transmission fluid used by dodge (1996) deteriorated the bands in the "transmission causing them to slip and fail is my opioion of why the transmission failed.
When driving at 35mph transmission went out/locked up, causing loss of all acceleration. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer linked the problem to the radiator which backed up fluid, causing the transmission to go bad. Please provide any further details.
Automatic transmission fails to shift into 3rd gear at any speed. Fails to shift into reverse when vehicle warm. Problem began intermittently but got progressively worse. Took to dealer 7/99 and was unable to diagnose. Dealer informed me transmission would need to be removed at my expense to complete diagnosis and repair. Have seen numerous similar complaints in your database and feel this is an obvious defect and should be subject to a recall.
Transmission failure 1/00 ; original eq chrome rims bent, dealer says metal in rim was inferior. Did not offer to replace it.
The exhaust system and the radio were repalced with no problems from the dealer, the brake system I replaced myself, the transmission was repaired by the dealership with a $100 deductable after contacting chysler, the pitman and idler arm have not yet been repaired, I am not driving the vechicle
This is the second time that my trans has failed since I purchased it. First time the dealership rebuilt it under warranty. This time it is just ?!@#$% I have never had so many problems with a vehicles powertrain as I have had with this one. I' m not the only one who has this problem either. I'm worried that the next time it goes out it could cause an accident.
While attempting to shift into 3rd gear or overdrive at speed between 40-45 MPH, vehicle will either not shift and stay in 2nd gearso rpms continue to rise or will act as if in neutral and not shift or respond to the gas pedal, only resulting in high rpms.
Transmission failed after making knocking noise which got progressively louder over a period of several months. A new transmission was installed and now that transmission is making the same noise after only a few days. I believe that this model of transmission may be defective as it failed after only 58,000 miles and now the new one is making the same noise that the old one started out making.
While driving down the road transmission would not shift properly. It would slam into gear when shifting. Alsio, engine was racing when changing gears.
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Was shifting into drive & vehicle failed to move. Acted like it was still in park position. Had to gun motor to shift & vehicle would jerk forward quickly. Would have to keep foot on brakes when this happened. The problem was intermittent. Had taken to dealer to have it checked & nothing could be found.
The passenger's windshield wiper arm motor broke, which may cause visual difficulty. Also, the steering system is very loose, and dealer had to replace the steering shaft. Problem is still occurring. Presently, dealer wants to replace the steering column and other parts. In addition, there are problems with transmission and transfer case which has been replace 3 times. Please provide further information.
Transmission failure. Also premature wear of brakes and always pull to the left.
While driving the transmission overheated, causing transmission fluid to leak onto the manifold, resulting in a vehicle fire. Please provide any details.
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