2001 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission problems

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · PA

Transmission does not want to shift from first to second without leaving off of the gas. Now it doesn't go into park just stays in reverse. Called repair shop and they said it happens a lot to dodge trucks. $3,000 to replace or repair.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Lights, Transmission · 221,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the fog light and the tail lights failed to illuminate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power distribution overheated and burned out. The dealer stated that the part was no longer available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 221,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 130,000 miles · NJ

Booster pump for power steering and transmission don't want to shift when drive from stop to drive into second gear.

Filed Mar 27, 2009 · Airbags, Body · 100,000 miles · MA

Air bag light is on and can't get it out . And the doors are all rotted on the bottom and is the only thing that rotted on my truck I take good care of my truck. And that is a big disappointment in this truck. And the front end that's hard to keep up with. I only have 118000 on it. And know the motor will go a long ways the cummins 25 valve.

Filed Jun 28, 2007 · Body, Engine · 100,000 miles · IN

2001 dodge ram 2500 dashboard cracking . Tv investigation slot shown on internet. My vehicle has the same problem - purchased new dashboard panel from dodge dealer $200. In the past year have front axle seals, water pump, power steering pump , fuel injection pump and automatic transmission failed. Repaired over $ 6400 in expense - the dash problem broke the monkey's back.

Filed Apr 15, 2007 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · IN

I owned a 2001 dodge ram 2500 5.9l diesel 6 speed manual transmission for a time until I had the problem I am referring to about the vehicle. The truck refused to shift into first gear anytime I went to take off, and so I took it to the dealer to diagnose the problem. I was told the pressure plate fingers were bent, and the total cost was going to be over $1000 to replace everything. I also personally talked to the mechanical who stated the problem with the pressure plate absolutely could not have been caused by myself and must have been manufacturer defect. Dodge refused to warranty any of the work because it had 40000 miles on the truck and was over their 36000 mile warranty limit. They also said I didn't qualify for their power train warranty without any further explanation. I kept all the replaced parts and still have them to this day. I have sent several letters to dodge, chrysler, and diamler chrysler in detroit michigan and germany, including pictures, with only one response basically saying they didn't care. I believe this is absolute fraud and deceit on part of chrysler and is one of the many reasons the american automotive industry is in the shape it's in. I have kept extensive records regarding this matter and have copies of every letter I've sent to dodge about this incident if any of this will be of any help to you in any way. Thank you for your help in this matter. Ak

Filed Apr 4, 2006 · Transmission · CA · 1 injury

Dodge 2500 ram p u - faulty transmission staying in gear.

Filed Feb 13, 2006 · Transmission · 15 miles · IN

When truck is pulling camping trailer when weather is hot the transmission will not up shift until motor is at very high RPM getting on interstate highways. Making this very dangerous to do. Some times takes a 1/4 mile to get to 55 MPH ig on small hill if big longer time and distance. I have 2001 2500 with v10 automatic.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Fuel system, Transmission · 48,000 miles · CA

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500 diesel engine. The vehicle acted as if it was running out of fuel, but not all the time. If the temperature range was over 100 degrees then this was when the problem occurred. The problem was intermittent. The engine temperature was about 190-195 degrees that did not go up. The vehicle stalled because of this problem. Consumer had this problem for three years, and currently the vehicle ha 93,000 miles on it. Also, had an extended warranty which ran out the july 19, 2005. The vehicle was taken to dealer for service four to five times four of those times it was the same problem, and each time they thought they corrected the problem, but they have not been able to do so. On august 4, 2005 consumer went to a dealership, not a dodge dealership, two vehicles there had same problem as consumer's vehicle. Dealership has not been able to correct problem. Mechanic changed the transmission sensor, and the fuel pump, and that still had not solved the problem. *ak

Filed Jun 27, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · 40,000 miles · MI

Just after the power train warrenty was up the trans started to slip. I check fluid. It was okay. Took it to the dealership and they rebuilt the trans at my cost of 2500. It still didn't shift right. The dealership told me it was fine. Last year I had to have the trans rebuilt again at 2500. It ran fine for exactly 12 months. The truck is currently in the shop again to have the trans rebuilt for the third time by a licenced facility. I had it fixed one time by a friend also. The trans shop will warrenty the labor this time but, they want over 1600 for parts. This truck was $40,000 and 2,500 per trans per year and the front end redone 3 times also. The engine is too heavy and powerful for the truck and trans. A fault by engineers at chrysler should not be a constant head ache for myself and my wallet. I have replaced nearly every part on this truck x 3. The only good thing about this truck is the motor and it's because it's a cummins.