1999 Dodge RAM 1500 transmission problems

Filed Oct 8, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 42,000 miles · SC

My truck just cut off wouldnt start back run straight wire from ignition changed ignition relay nothing next run straight wire from relay to battery it started up I have no o/d and have to shift by hand sometimes truck stalls but starts right back up been this way since 2010 truck has 55000 miles on it.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Transmission · CA

Transmission stays stuck in 2nd gear will not up shift

Filed Jul 29, 2015 · Engine, Suspension · 200,000 miles · MI

Am on third engine each time oil pump failed,and now this one is acting up, powertrain end of year built truck has a lot of 2000 parts on it, rear end seized up drive shaft broke rear yoak split in two, suspension tie rods and idle arms always breaking, two break disks 1 left side 1 right side broke, left one split right down the middle, the right side the center of the hub broke right out at the bearings riped right out

Filed Jun 6, 2015 · Transmission · 137,000 miles · MI

Rear differential just fell off of the truck going down highway! Smoke everywhere , I maintained composure and got off of the side of the highway. Thankfully no one was injured as I was in the passing lane passing a semi when this happened.

Filed May 11, 2015 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. While driving 60 MPH, the gears slipped without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2014 · Transmission · 178,000 miles · NC

Transmission continually shifts back and forth between 2nd and 3rd gears and/or 3rd and 4th gears.

Filed Sep 27, 2012 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH the transmission drop from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated the transmission and the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2010 · Transmission · 14,044 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact heard a grinding noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the rear differential and pinion bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure occurred three additional times and the vehicle was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered assistance for the first three repairs but not the fourth. The failure mileage was 14,044 and the current mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. While driving 50 MPH the transmission suddenly shifted from low gear to high gear and would not shift into any other gear. Within a few minutes after the first failure, the vehicle would no longer shift to a higher gear. The vehicle was taken to a transmission technician where he informed the contact that the failure was common and could not be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure occurred every time the vehicle was in operation. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2009 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · NJ

Automatic transmission slipping. Slips when hot at highway speeds. Slips going into gear when cold.