At 71,000 miles transmission failed for the second time. First time was at 34,000. $3200 to repace with rebuilt unit. Also, the rear differential needs rebuilding for another $1600.
1998 Dodge RAM 1500 transmission complaints
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Noticed a vibration while driving. Took to dealer. Advised transmission needs overhaul. $2400.00. Mr
Rear right axle seal has failed for the second time in less than 2 years. Rear right brake is rendered useless hence was a factor in an accident the 1st time the seals failed. Corporate rejects the claim as well as the dealership which "repaired" the seals last time. Customer is left to eat the cost. Nlm
I was on the freeway, and as I went to pass a slower vehicle, I felt the transmission "slip" and watched the RPM's increase dramatically, while my speed actually decreased. I slowed down and tried to continue to drive at a slower speed, however this became impossible very quickly. I also smelled something, probably the clutches "slipping" so I pulled over and called for a tow truck.
Gear selector shaft broke inside steering column housing, 3 dealers could not fix the problem because the entire steering column has to be replaced. *tt . Zlso, steering column/track bar for front axle, and catalytic converter malfunctioned.
A loud hummimg noise would come from vehicle while driving. Dealer notified and informed consumer that rear bearing axle shaft needed to be rebuilt. *ak consumer states that this is the second time the rear bearing axle shaft failed.
Was loading boat at dock ramp when came out of park injured leg badly. No safety defect listed.
During normal operation of the vehicle at any speed, there is a loud "humming noise" coming from rear of truck. An independent mechanic diagnosed that bearings and gears for the rear axle have to be replaced. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Rear axles seals leaked lubricant on the brake shoes causing loss of braking. This problem a very serious safety concern when towing a trailer due to loss of braking and could cause a possible accident. The second issue is the fuel sender in the fuek tank failing.the fuel gauge reading willindicate zero to full randomly, thus you never know how much fuel reserve you have. This has been replaced once before under warranty. Upon inspection the the sending unit the wiper mechanism appears to wear out prematurely and sending erroneous signal to the fuel gauge in the dash.
The rear axle bearings and seal had to be completely replaced. The problem was detected from hearing some rear axle noise. Ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**753546
I reported the failure to chrysler who agreed to a diagnosis. A representative verbally agreed that chrysler would pay for diagnosis and repair if problem was caused by factory defect. A diagnosis showed that the failure was caused by a factory defect. At least one metal part was missing from the transmission causing the failure. Chrysler then said I was responsible for $350 of the repair cost, going against their earlier agreement.
After vehicle is warmed up it will intermittently not shift into drive. Consumer has to shift it into neutral, then, back into drive before vehicle responds. Consumer is concerned about vehicle rolling backwards when this occurs.*ak
Vehicle was in reverse, attempted to drive back in reverse, but vehicle was still in drve. Consumer slammed on brakes, and went back to reverse, and drove. But vehicle was stil the same. Consumer had to turn vehicle off to get it correctly into gear. Service manager referred the consumer to to another mechanic, who had to replace steering column.
Standard maintenance followed as recommended by dealer, jack caroll lynnwood dodge. Premature rear axle bearing failure. Common light duty use of vehicle and all fluids changes and maintained on schedule.
Consumer can shift vehicle into any gear. Stepped on gas pedal and vehicle would not move. Rpms revved high or low before vehicle had a delayed response by lurching forward in whatever gear it was in. Diagnostic test showed no codes and shifted as normal. Problem had to duplicate to be remedied.
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We were taveling on hwy. 400 at approx. 65mph, when the driveshaft fell out of the truck, due to a broken bolt head. Being that it is out of warranty , chrysler doesn't want to do any thing about it. I feel that this is a safety hazard, and should be covered under something other than a typical warranty, since the truck has been well maintained and taken care of. By the grace of god we were able to steer the truck into the median without getting hit.
While traveling at speeds above 25 MPH and taking foot off accelerator, there is a whining noise coming from rear axle of vehicle, specifically rear differential. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Front axle started making a noise at 35,000 miles. It was taken to dealer, but problem couldn't be dulpicated for repairs. Currently, at 39,000 miles bearings are shot at u-joint. Dealer offers to pay for part at both sides.
Transmission gear can be pushed into drive without putting foot on brake first. Concerned because consumer has small children. *ak consumer was not informed of this feature prior to purchase of vehicle.
Transmission failed in overdrive which caused failure to the rest of the transmission which required the transmission to be rebuilt.
Consumer heard a humming sound from rear of vehicle. Dealer found rear wheel bearings were all chewed up, mechanic stated they were too tight.*ak evaporator core failed. Bearings, pinion bearing, and axle seals were replaced due to possibly being put on too tight at the factory.
While starting to proceed through intersection at appox. 5 MPH, felt jolt from rear of truck and heard something break. Wheels locked up and truck came to immediate stop. It had to be drug onto flatbed as rear-end was locked-up. Dealer claims that problem was caused by defective gear.
While driving 5-10 MPH consumer heard loud noise. Vehicle lurched forward, and rear end locked up. Consumer pulled over, and looked underneath vehicle, and noticed driveshaft was missing.
Rear differential began growling at 39k miles. Dealer reported it needed overhaul ($1100 cost). Complained to manufacturer and they agreed to pay for the repair. Seems to be a common problem with 9.25 in. Dodge rear ends. Rumor is defective pinion bearings or understrength equipment compared to engine size.
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I really enjoy this dodge ram1500 ,but I feel that since it is out of warranty it will not hold up to my expectations. No safety defect listed in summary.
I have contacted chrysler too many times about these problems, especially the brakes, which I admit is an intermettent problem. However I have demonstrated the problem to the service manager at riverhead dodge. No repairs were ever made. Apparently after searching on the internet I find I am not the only one who has these same problems. How many people have to be hurt before dodge does something about this? Does this have to evolve into another firestone problem before anything is done?
While driving consumer shifted indicator and it failed to work properly. Could not locate what gear transmission was in. Pops out of gear intermittently when gas pedal pressed. Also, whenever applying brakes, vehicle would constantly increase in speed. Took to dealership & each time test driven, but nothing could be found. Transmission was replaced 3 times for faulty gear shifting. In addition, fuel tank assembly was replaced due to problem with transmission. Ongoing problems. *ak
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