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1999 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission problems

35 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 54,032. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
35
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
54,032
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    16
  • Manual transmission
    7
  • Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
    2
  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    2
  • Driveline: driveshaft
    1
  • Driveline: differential unit
    1
  • Clutch assembly
    1
  • Automatic transmission: torque converter
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge RAM 2500 transmission problems in other years

19911995200020052012

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Transmission failure 7Jerking 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Transmission · 345,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. While driving 35 MPH at night, the contact heard an unusual noise from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the driveshaft was on the ground. There was no warning indicator. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the column shift assembly was disassembled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 345,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Transmission · 59,727 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. While driving 60 MPH in fifth gear, the contact heard a popping sound and the vehicle began to coast. The contact had to downshift into fourth gear. The vehicle had to be driven for approximately 200 miles in fourth gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they discovered that the fifth gear nut detached and needed to be replaced. This is the second time the nut has backed off and needed replacing. The current mileage was 74,000 and failure mileage was 59,727.

Filed Jan 4, 2008 · Transmission · 10,500 miles · UT

The transmission went out in the truck. Lhm dodge said that the lock up tork converter had gone out and that there was a national back order with no release date. I had lhm put in a remanufactured transmission to find out that the trans has wiped out the crank shaft in the diesel motor. After talking to damlerchrysler that all 3 transmission that are used in the ram trucks with diesels use the same tork converters and only 2 of them are recalled for the tork converters. The truck still has problems with the new transmission, it has been in the shop 3 times now for the same shifting problem and they tell me something new each time.

Filed Nov 20, 2007 · Transmission · 158,000 miles · GA

Transmission failed truck and trailer stranded in road. Failed four or more times in the last 30 day after repair.

Filed Oct 30, 2006 · Brakes, Transmission · 49,800 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while working on the brake lines, pressure was put on the shifter plate causing the shifter bolts to fracture and the shifter plate to fall off. The contact had the plate redrilled and the bolts replaced. The dealer was alerted. *ak the consumer stated the problem began when the brake lines were replaced.

Filed Sep 18, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 63,000 miles · IN

From the first 6000 miles-3 intake manifold gaskets, new tires, blow out & damaged truck, brakes ,calipers and rotors bad,transmission not right, steering not right two rear axle seals blown, new engine at 63,000. It is now blown (we believe, the computer system & torque converter should have been replaced for the start). We have all our paperwork dealership does not!!!!!!!! Warranty company does. We maintained this truck extremely well!!!!! We bought a total piece of junk.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Transmission · WA

Dt: the contact stated the transmission slipped out of gear while in fifth gear. He had to put the vehicle in fourth gear and take it to the dealership. The dealership stated there was a nut in the transmission that failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time due to the expense.

Filed Jan 28, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 7,000 miles · VT

All the brake components except the master cylinder were replaced 7 times starting at 7,000 miles because they either locked up or didn't function at times. An accident occurred due to this failure. Also, automatic transmission was replaced/rebuilt 8 times because it blew out, slipped, or dropped down from o/d to regular gear, which started at 5,000/20,000 miles finally, the engine head was replaced twice because it cracked on both sides, which started at 77,000-90,000 miles.

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · ND

While driving the transmission failed. *jb while traveling on the highway, the 5th gear did not work. The gear slipped off the shaft in the transmission.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Brakes, Transmission · 54,032 miles · FL

The vehicle hesitated when changing gears. The consumer notice fluid on the ground of the parking lot. The dealership indicated that this occurred because the transmission cooler lines were defective and fluid leaked out. The manufacturer and the dealership were aware of this issue, and were installing an updated line and spring to correct the failure. *ak the ABS lights and the brake light were on and was diagnosed as rear wheel speed sensor failure.

Questions about the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission

Does the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 35 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 54,032 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge RAM 2500 have bad transmission?

The Dodge RAM 2500 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2004 (110 complaints), 2005 (63 complaints) and 2003 (55 complaints).

Other 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 problems

Brakes 72Body 53Steering 36Fuel system 31Engine 26Suspension 22Airbags 18Electrical 16Seat belts 16Tires 13Acceleration 8Lights 4Locks 4Visibility 4Wheels 4Seats 3Driver assistance 1

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