1996 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission problems

Filed Jan 23, 2012 · Transmission · 96,998 miles · MT · fire

After operating vehicle under heavy load (snowplowing), the hydraulic clutch line ruptured when the clutch was depressed and the hydraulic fluid ignited on the hot exhaust system. Note: there was a recall (the federal safety agency campaign id number : 99v115000 ) issued for the exact same problem with this make/model/year truck with a v10 engine verses the v8. The heat from the nearby exhaust pipe exceeded the temperature rating of the hydraulic clutch line material causing it to rupture.

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Transmission · 155,831 miles · LA

Pulling loaded cargo trailer on a hot day in heavy traffic kin san antonio, tx. All a sudden truck started slowing down and smoke started coming out from under the truck. Stopped and looked under and transmission fluid was coming out of transmission on to hot exhaust. The hot transmission fluid melted the plastic/nylon material at the fluid line of the transmission and caused fluid to spray all over the exhaust and under side of truck and onto the payment. Transmission and lines had to be replaced. I was not aware of this recall as I had never been contacted. I wish I had, I would have saved about $4000.00!!!!

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · MI · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while placed in park with the engine idling, the vehicle went into reverse without warning. The vehicle was moving at about 5 MPH. The sales/service dealer was notified but the contact was placed on hold and eventually the contact hung up. The manufacturer was not contacted. The problem occurred 3 times. There was no damage on the first incident, but an empty parked school bus was struck causing damage to the right front quarter panel, right door and the hood on the second occasion. On the third occasion, the vehicle struck the barn and feed trough, causing a broken headlight and a dented bumper.

Filed Feb 13, 2006 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the plastic transmission cooler fittings melted causing all of the transmission fluid to leak out very quickly. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 97v084000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Aug 29, 2005 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · AL

1996 a518 dodge ram transmission went out. I have heard that they are awful transmissions and I believe that there needs to be a recall on the a518 transmission for 1996 dodge ram trucks!

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Transmission · 99,800 miles · WI

Vehicle transmission will not shift without taking foot off accelerator to lower RPM. Dealer states internal seal failure and transmission needs rebuilding.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · MI

Recall 97v084000 concerning transmission cooling line. While pulling a 5th wheel trailer up a incline at 30 MPH vehicle stopped while in motion, and white smoke came from under the hood. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall.

Filed May 30, 2003 · Transmission · IL

Vehicle same problem as mentioned in recall#97v084000 concerning transmission. Dealer will not repair because this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.

Filed Mar 4, 2003 · Transmission · WI

The axle snapped while driving.

Filed Jan 24, 2003 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · WA

There was a recall issued for a transmission cooling line failure 97 v 084. The dealership nor chrysler will honor the recall for this vehicle.