1998 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission problems

Filed Mar 7, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · AZ

I was pulling a car from indio ca to phx. Az when it started ticking and smokeing and lost power I pulledover checked the oil and it was 2 quarts low it had never used oil before this it never got hot though I slowed way down and barely made it home.

Filed Mar 7, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · CT

I own a 1998 dodge ram 2500, I have noticed this problem on multiple dodges and read about it on the internet, the front lower axle mount rots out due to poor design leaving nothing to hold the spring in place my coil mount is rotted out and there is barely any left of it, and dodge nor do any auto part stores sell coil mounts to replace it the mount is welded directly on the axle so the axle housing would need to be replaced, this is very unsafe if the axle were to give out dew to this.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Steering, Transmission · 164,385 miles · TN

Event: pulled up in front of barn to get a load of hay. Moved gear selector lever to reverse to back up to building, but when accelerator was pressed, vehicle moved forward. Failure: internal parts in steering column had become disconnected from each other, the result being that movement of the gear selector lever did not affect the lever at the end of the steering column that is connected to the transmission control rod. The only way that the vehicle could be placed in park, started, or put into a gear position was to raise the hood and move the transmission control rod by hand. Solution: since the steering column is a welded assembly and is not serviceable, it was replaced. The old assembly is available for inspection. The assembly part number is p55351175 related complaint: similar to complaint odi id 892310 which was entered as a problem with component : powertrain: automatic transmission: p/n start switch. My problem would have manifested itself in the same way if I had placed the shift lever into park position and had gotten out of the vehicle without setting the brake.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Transmission · 91,400 miles · CA

I noticed automatic transmission fluid leaking under the truck when returning from a trip. Close inspection revealed that two of the transmission lines had been rubbing together which resulted in a break in one of the lines. Fortunately, I noticed it before the transmission had lost enough fluid to fail. Had I been on a long trip towing a trailer the results of a highway speed transmission failure might have been far more serious, especially on a mountain road. The line should be replaced. This appears to be a design/manufacturing/assembly defect.

Filed Jun 8, 2006 · Brakes, Transmission · FL

1998 dodge ram 2500 24 valve cummins diesel dash board cracking severely, anti lock brakes not functioning properly, overdrive locking and unlocking around 45 MPH. After trying several remedies.

Filed Mar 12, 2005 · Transmission · MA

Having transmission problems with a 1998 dodge ram 2500. Transmission overheats and "transtemp" light comes on after overdrive shuts of while doing highway driving. Truck has high miles but I believe the problem is attributed to a poorly designed torque converter malfunctioning and is not directly related to the age, miles or normal wear and tear of the vehicle. I have learned it is common to have the transmission rebuilt or repaired one or more times during the duration of the trucks life. If what I have learned is true then this is unacceptable business practice from dodge and the consumer should not have to pay for a defect in manufacturing.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Transmission · 61,852 miles · WY

Consumer pulled up to a stop sign with clutch engaged. The vehicle stopped then lurched forward. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated the pilot bearing/clutch failed.*ak the consumer took the vehicle to the shop and had a new clutch kit installed and the vehicle tested ok.

Filed Mar 1, 2004 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · TN

Clutch when depress does not disengage. It is to my believe it is an engineering flaw in the clutch slave cylinder. It happens more fequent when vechile is warm than cold. I have had two clutches replaced, 4 transmissions and 6 slave cylinders replaced and it is now in the repair shop again with 93,000 miles.

Filed Jul 15, 2003 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · CA

While driving on freeway, 5th gear went out as if clutch was pushed in. Could not get 5th gear to work, had to drive to dealership in 4th gear which is challenging to do in a diesal truck. After santa cruz nissan dodge supposedly replaced the entire manual transmission, driving back home, the 1st gear would not engage.

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Transmission · 97,210 miles · NY

Transmission failure in my 1998 dodge ram 2500. Jasper.com lists this transmission as a high rate of failure due to lack of lubrication. This problem exists in all dodge trucks manufactured from 1995 to 2001 and maybe more. Local transmission rebuilders also agree that the transmission was built with to low a volume transmission pump and that you should not let the truck idle, because there is no lubrication.