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1996 Dodge RAM 1500 transmission complaints

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Filed Jun 11, 1998 · Transmission · FL

Transmission quick connect failed causing damage to transmission prior to recall notice, dealership will not honor recall repair.

Filed Feb 18, 1998 · Transmission · GA · 2 injuries

Manufacturer identified problem as cold engine hesitation and installed a new transmission with a controller reflash. The new transmission hesitated and caused a crash.

Filed Oct 20, 1997 · Engine, Suspension · NY

Intake manifold gasket blew.

Filed Oct 14, 1997 · Transmission · MI

Recall repair notice sent to consumer, however the dealership refused to make the necessary recalled repair.

Filed Sep 19, 1997 · Tires, Transmission · CA

Transmission solenoid/vacuum failed.

Filed Aug 20, 1997 · Steering, Transmission · CA

Vehicle has grinding noise in steering wheel when turning, replacement of new shaft did not correct the problem.

Filed Jul 24, 1997 · Transmission · AZ · fire

Engine fire due to the plastic retainers in the transmission cooler.

Filed May 30, 1997 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

Transmission vibrates/noisy.

Filed Apr 25, 1997 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed.

Filed Jan 29, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

Vehicle has experienced continued problems with engine performance that are not able to be rectified, hesitates, rough idle, and problems starting.

Filed Nov 25, 1996 · Transmission · PA

Loud noise/clatter from drive train at speeds of 45-60 MPH.

Filed Nov 19, 1996 · Transmission · CA

The hydraulic line to the clucth assembly is too close to the exhaust manifold, causing the line to melt.

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