1995 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission problems

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Transmission · 199,558 miles · ND

I was driving my truck in city, normal driving conditions, and the transmission was shifting late, and I also noticed a smell of burnt fluid. I got out and noticed tranny fluid leaking all over the ground and on the exhaust. I got under the truck and noticed that the transmission fluid cooler line was leaking fluid at the connector, on the tranny side. It was shooting fluid onto the exhaust and leaking onto the ground. I checked the fluid and smoke was coming out of the tranny dipstick tube as well.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · 16 miles · NE

After driving 5 or 10 minutes vehicle lost power and stalled. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and had taken it to dealer on several occasions. But problem recurred. Vehicle was under warranty. However, the warranty did not cover the problems of the vehicle, and consumer had to pay out of pocket. *ak the consumer had little control of the vehicle's steering while driving. Antifreeze leaked from the vehicle. The engine flooded and stall. The vehicle ran rough prior to reaching 75 MPH. Occasionally the serpentine belt ran crooked on the pulley and broke. The exhaust system leaked. The fuel tank was not properly fitted to the holders. The transmission leaked fluid.

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · AL

The transmission lines broke due to the vibration of the vehicle causing fluid to leak. Please provide further details.

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Transmission · WA

Consumer states that dodge ram had her stranded in the mountains for 3 days, before being rescued the plastic reainier in the transmission cooler pressure line quick connect fitting hose melted and sprayed fluid all over engine . The engine began to smoke and she thought it was going to catch on fire. She called the manufacturer for help but because it was not a recall she would not receive any help in getting it repaired.

Filed Mar 24, 2003 · Transmission · ID

While driving vehicle "popped" out of gear and consumer was not able to place back into gear. The dealer indicated that a nut in the manual transmission overdrive came loose knocking the vehicle out of gear.

Filed Nov 18, 2002 · Transmission · WA

Consumer stated that the transmission fluid cooler line disconnected from the transmission spewing coolant all over engine. Transmission ulitmately failed. Incident almost caused a fire. Ts

Filed Sep 30, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Defect with the automatic cooler lines. When engine gets warm transmission fluid leaks onto exhaust manifold. Consumer stated incident has occured 8 times.

Filed Dec 29, 2001 · Transmission · MN

The main problem with this complaint is that with the cummins diesel ther is a lot of vibration from the engine, thus caussing the transmission line to viberate, so much as to cause the brass fitting on the pressure side to break thus causing the fluid to escape from the trans. This does not make for long life of the automatic trans. Chrysler has been told of this problem ,and has admitted this by creating an upgraded part which has a provission built in that allows flexing , therefore eliminating vibration, ( a short piece of flexible hose) no vibration ,no broken fittings, no broken fittings, no worn out transmission. You cant run automatic transmissions low on oil with-out severe outcomes. Chrysler does know about this problem that is why they have designed the new flexible hose in the transmission line , there needs to be a re-call to fix this problem

Filed Oct 1, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · OR

Transmission and the front axle housing failed.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Transmission · FL

While driving 65-70 MPH vehicle started to slow down, consumer had to shift to 4th gear. Then, noticed 5th gear had gone out. Dealer said this was a known problem, it was a defective nut that dealer replaced to resolve problem.*ak