The gear shifted out of drive when the vehicle went over a bump.
1998 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission complaints
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Front brake pads and shoes wear excessively and cause truck to pull when depressing brake pedal. Other failure involved a bolt that holds 5th gear in place fell off while truck was being driven. Had item repaired, and it fell off again. Please describe details.
While driving, the transmission started slipping. Vehicle was taken to dealer. The transmission cooling lines had been rubbing together, which caused them to leak. The transmission had to be replaced. *ak
When backing up a clunking noise emitted from differental. Dealer replaced fluid and added some "additive". Did not correct problem. They kept truck to disassemble differental, found nothing amiss, replaced fluid and additive. At this time, all seems ok. The cost was $83.90. When they decided to keep the truck over night they thought it would be covered under warranty. However, it was out of pocket expense.
From day 1 of the new truck, I had shifting problems. Before I had 1200 miles on the truck it was in the shop twice. The first time they took the transmission apart and inspected and placed back into the truck. Problem shifting continued. The 2nd time in the shop, they replaced the transmission, clutch and slave cylinder, this worked. Then at 53000 miles I took the truck in for recall work (828), to replace the slave cylinder. At 60000 miles I had shifting problems again. They replaced the transmission and clutch which was 50% out of my pocket. The day I picked the truck up from the dealer I went on vacation for 2000 miles which resulted in shifting problems. I took the truck back at 62000 and they replaced the slave cylinder, but the transmission was leaking. At 64470 miles the trans went dry and dealer replaced another trans. After I picked the truck up from the dealer, the slave cylinder blow apart 5 miles away from the dealer on the way home. Hydralic fluid spilled on to the hot exhaust pipes, which cause smoke. After picking the truck up from the dealer on 11/28/01 the slave cylinder blow again 1 mile from the dealership with fluid again pouring onto the exhaust pipes which cause smoke. The truck is currently at the dealer putting in a 5th cylinder with 64477 miles on the truck.
While driving, consumer heard a sound and then attempted to shift back into fifth gear realizing it was no longer operational, after inspection mechanic indicated that the fifth gear nut had backed off causing failure of the fifth gear, further discussion with mechanic revealed dodge redesigned the locknut, dodge now puts a set screw in the nut that is tightened down on the threaded shaft to hold it in place.
Pe01-021/roll away in park: while parked and idling vehicle jumped out of gear while consumer's daughter was pulling pin from hitch attached to vehicle, causing truck to run over her daughter who received severe injuries. Dealer / manufacturer were notified.*ak
While I was driving the vehicle at about 35 MPH, the truck began revving, then stopped. I could see transmission fluid leaking. The truck was towed to the dealer, who removed the transmission and rebuilt it.
Automatic transmission has difficulty shifting between drive and overdrive. Also, vehicle will not accelerate properly with gas pedal being pressed all way to floor. Also, there was erratic operation of overdrive kicking in without provocation. *ak the consumer was informed by the district manager that the manufacturer was increasing the horse power and torque to help solve the transmission shifting problem.
While traveling at 60 MPH -70 MPH vehicle popped out of gear and had no power in 5th gear. Dealer stated that 5th gear nut disconnected. Please provvide further information.
The passenger side seat belt locked up, the dealer found that the seat belt solenoid shorted out.
Transfer case went completely out and required replacement. No reasoning was given for cause of failure. I am concerned after getting a new 2000 dollar transfer case that the problem may occur again if the cause is still out there and not fixed. Maybe the cause was a weak part in the case itself. Either way, transfer cases usually do not go out with so few miles on them and I do not even drive on gravel roads let alone go four wheeling with it so tough driving could not have been the cause. I also question why a new transfer case for my truck has taken four weeks now to get. Are that many going out that the manufacurer can not keep up? I am wondering if this has happened with other similar vehicles or if this was just a fluke. Thanks for your help.
Axle designed to leak grease excessively. Yh
While accelerating transmission down shifted at will, almost causing an accident.
Windshield wipers assembly failed causing the wiper arm assembly to pop off. Mjs
Automatic transmission jumps in and out of overdrive, the speed control does not fuction properly as well. When the truck had 2,987 miles on it the original transmission destorted by itself, a new one was installed and 2 recalls performed (788 and 799). Ever since that time the truck has been to the original dealer twice for repairs and to a local dealer for repairs. As of last week chrysler motor corp. Believes there is a problem with the computer that is causing both problems, but will not give me a time frame when the program fix will be available. In the meantime I have been told to drive the truck because it is still under warranty, and if the transmission should destory itself again the corp. Will replace it. I purchased this truck to pull a horse trailer and I cannot use it for the purpose in which was intended for.
Transmission failed. Yh
Transmission leakage from overdrive unit.
Shift lever failed. Nlm
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