2001 Dodge RAM 1500: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 19, 2012 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the transmission failed. The contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle began to decelerate on its own. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection who diagnose that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 2, 2009 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · MI

I own a 2001 dodge ram truck. I bought the truck used from a dealership with 40,000 miles on it. One week later the transmission blew. I had to pay $1500 to get it fixed. This has been an ongoing problem with the truck since I bought it. No body can figure out what is wrong with it. Im out all this money and the truck is worthless to me. Everyone I talk to that owns one of these trucks has transmission problems "everyone". I think the chrysler corp. Should have a recall on these transmissions!

Filed Oct 15, 2008 · Transmission · MN

I have replaced 4 46re transmissions in my 01 dodge ram sport 4x4. The 46re is a terrible transmission and they are known for being bad. They even have that as a reputation. Chrysler needs to do a recall on these transmissions for what has happened to many consumers. I have been through 4 transmission from 46,000miles to 109,000 miles, and I need to replace the one that is in it now. It has failed out of nowhere without any warning and has almost caused accidents. It costs atleast 2000 to replace the transmission and I've had to pay for 1 of them because they aren't covered under any warranty. Chrysler should be held accountable.

Filed Nov 14, 2007 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · MO

Purchased truck new in 2001. In 2004 truck started shifting hard into 4th. Also after sitting overnight in high humidity would start rough or not start at all. Would only start after engine warmed or "dried" out. Problem could not be found after running diagnostics on either problem. 2007; throttle sensor went out. Nov 2007, truck would start out in 2nd gear, would not shift down into 1st. Three days later transmission would shift at all, had to drive home a top speed of 25 MPH at 2,000 RPM's. It's now getting a new transmission.

Filed Jan 2, 2007 · Transmission · 56,275 miles · MI

With no warning, the transmission on our 2001 dodge ram 1500 quad cab pick up failed. It was during a turn in an intersection and power was lost and then surged. Fortunately, on-coming traffic was able to avoid a collision. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where we were informed that no recalls were issued and that it was only covered under a 36,000 mile warranty (our vehicle had 56,000 miles). The entire transmission had to be rebuilt and the mechanic informed us that it was caused by a pump failure. The cost was $3200. We contacted daimler chrysler and were told that they didn't see a transmission failure as a safety concern.

Filed Feb 28, 2006 · Transmission · 89,500 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH after the gears changed the transmission failed in the vehicle. There was no warning or warning lights to alert the contact of this failure. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, upon inspection the problem was the input shaft in the transmission had failed. The manufacturer has been alerted, no repairs made.

Filed Sep 30, 2005 · Transmission · 39 miles · WI

Transmission failure rebuilt 2 times.

Filed Jun 11, 2005 · Engine · NJ

Dodge (2001) 1500 ram pickup (4x2) --- 1- major lower engine failure. Engine oil pressure warning lamp activated followed by engine making "ticking" noise. In doing research, I have found that this "oil pressure / major engine issues" is common for the dodge ram. 2- second major dodge issue--- transmission had to be totally replaced. Again, in doing research, I have found numerous documented issues with the 2001 dodge ram transmission failures..

Filed May 17, 2005 · Transmission · 64,864 miles · NY

1)2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 quad cab normal driving unexpected event 2)transmission failure truck would not move in any gear was without car for 1 week 3)rebuilt transmission at a cost of $2,192.80 which I had to pay to the dealer which sold me the truck and I had it for 5 months and didnt even put 8,000 miles on it it had 56,000 miles when I bought it at $17,000.00! When transmission failed it had 64,000 miles on it. The front end is also loose and the steering is not right im afraid I may loose my steering and needs repair. And I feel very unsafe to drive it.

Filed Feb 22, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 38,000 miles · OR

I own a dodge ram 1500 sport 4x4 which has 6700 miles on it. At 3800 miles the transmission went out. Mark thomas motors in albany said they will replace the transmission because there isn't a reason for it to have gone out, at no cost to me. At 67k miles both the engine heads were cracked from running to lean and advanced timing. That cost me $1000 and mark thomas motors again adjusted the cost. Althought I have been treated extremely well from this dealership I should not have experienced these problems this soon. Various forums discuss these topics in great detail. Dodge has known of these issues and has never addressed the problems. I'm now waiting for my f250 to be delivered, I'm done with dodge for now.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Transmission · 650,450 miles · KY

An engine warning light came on my 2001 dodge ram so I took it to dotson brothers dodge dealership they told me it was the transmission and that they had a service bullitin the problem was that during manufacturing a plate with a hole to small to let fluid to pass though was installed this causes the tourque converter to lock up and become damaged they told me that it would be safe to drive this was on wed feb 2 on tues feb 8 I was coming home from work when the transmission failed reducing my speed dramaticly I narowly missed being rear ended luckly the car behind me was able to swerve around me after sitting with the truck in park for a few minutes the transmission engaged and I was able to continue home.

Filed Jan 12, 2005 · Transmission · 36,000 miles · OH

I started having problems with the transmission at 36,000 miles. At which time the local dodge dealer said I needed transmission sensors. I paid to have it fixed since they said it was not covered under the warranty. At 70,000 miles I now need a new transmission on this new dodge ram truck. I have never abused the truck, and only towed once a light horse trailer. I have not had the truck repaired because it costs $3,000 I don't have. My truck payment is $500 a month currently.