Dt: without warning the vehicle came out of park. The consumer took it to the dealer and they said there was nothing wrong with it. 6 months ago the dealer said they could not duplicate the problem and they tried it and they could get into park. The consumer said it was sporadic. The consumer stated last night(july 24, 2005) he and his wife pulled up in front of his gate and he exited the vehicle to open the gate and the vehicle came out of park with his wife still in it and it ran into a ditch and then into his fence and was stopped by a tree. His wife was not hurt. The consumer will be calling the manufacturer after this call. This has happened more than 18 times.
2004 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission complaints
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Dt: on a couple of occasions vehicle was running and it popped into reverse. Second time this happened wa son february 8, 2005, a trailer was attached to vehicle. While at store, pacific feed store 554 east osage, pacific, mo. 63069 vehicle popped into reverse. Trailer jackknifed and caused damage to the side of the vehicle above the rear passenger side wheel and tailgate. No police report on incident because no other vehicles were involved. Dealer told consumer to have truck serviced, consumer done so immediately, then contacted manufacturer. Dealer found problem with linkage for transmission. Dealer repaired problem. Manufacture rwas supposed to send an inspector to inspect vehicle. When inspector called consumer to schedule an inspection, consumer gave a time for inspection, then inspector called back and told consumer that he had received an e-mail from manufacturer that stating he was to do nothing further with consumer's vehicle. Manufacturer then contacted consumer by mail, stating that since vehicle was repaired they could not adequately access the claim, and based on this information, they were denying consumer's claim.
Vehicle is owned by company and driven by sales staff. The operator stopped the vehicle on level paved surface and shifted to park then exited the vehicle with park brake off and the engine running. When the operator returned 1 to 2 minutes later the vehicle had moved rearward about 40 feet accross a public roadway. It struck a light pole and knocked it over. The rear bumper was also damaged. The vehicle was found in reverse ('r' illuminated) after the incident.
3 times this has occurred. After putting my dodge ram 2500 diesel into park, leaving the motor running and stepping out of the truck, the transmission has jumped out of park and into reverse. The first time it ran over a gate and crushed the driver door. Dodge paid the repair bill. The second time I was testing the vehicle to see if it would do it again. It did. The third time my wife was assisting me at my farm and stepped out of the truck after putting it in park. We looked up and the truck was traveling backward at a fairly fast pace. I was able to get the door open and put in park, however, it was a very close call. We could have both been run over in addition to the pens that were just a few feet away.
2004 dodge 2500 gear shifted out of park and into reverse and the vehicle ran into a pallet of tile.*mr the truck was running when this happened. The vehicle right rear fender was damaged.
Dt: contact stated her husband drove a pickup for beaver valley supply co. Inc. While the truck was idling it jumped from park into reverse. It just shook terribly. While contact's husband was driving he parked the vehicle, left it idling, and left his wife in the truck. The truck jumped into reverse while idlining, resulting in a crash into a neighbor's fence. Contact talked to the dealer. They checked the truck, and it didn't show anything was wrong with it.
Dt: consumer owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. She is having problems with vehicle coming out of park and going into reverse. This caused an accident with about $9000 worth of damage. There is an investigation going on, and a lot of complaints for this same problem. *tt *sc
Vehicle came out of park on more than one occasion when consumer was not in the vehicle. Thus far no accident has occurred.*ak each time this occurred the vehicle ran into something. The damages totaled $9000. *sb
Today stalled again while turning into intersection. Failure of power steering and brakes almost caused accident. 6th time in last 2 months. Dealer flashed computer 2x and replaced map sensor per damler chrysler engineers. Still not fixed.
2004 dodge ram 2500 was parked with the emergency brake on when the vehicle jumped out of park and rolled backwards into a dump truck.*mr the transmission has acted funny ever since consumer got the truck. Talked to 2 different service men , their reply was that this is a new and different transmission. *bf see 10092748 also.
Ea 04 025/false park: the vehicle jumped out of park and rolled backward into a ditch, then continued to roll through some trees before stopping. The vehicle is at the dealer. *ak the gear could shift and could be placed into a position that appeared to be in park when it actually was between park and reverse. It would take up to 30 seconds and the vehicle would back up even thoug it was actually not in the reverse position. *sc
Consumer states: all of a sudden vehicle died when making a turn in traffic , no lights came on, it just died. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong the first time 4/14/05 but then they called back had us come in, and they flashed the computer on 4/15/05, and then had us bring it back and flashed again on 4/25/05. Then it happened on 5/6/05 and 5/7/05 and damler-chrysler had dealer change map sensor on 5/10/05.
My wife and I bought a 2004 dodge 2500 hemi quad cab pick-up last march. We took is back to the dealership every month last year except july which was the month we got married. The problem was a high pitched whine coming from what was later discovered to be the center bearing. This whine would start at 20 MPH and would continue longer the colder is was. It would also continue into higher speeds the colder it was. The dealership tried many things to fix it including replacing the center bearing twice. Nothing worked for more than a day. In december one of the service managers said the center bearing was vibrating so hard,"I couldn't keep my hand on it." he also reported that dodge was aware of the problem and was not able to come up with a solution. At this time my wife and I proceeded to enforce the lemon law in december. We finally took delivery of an identical replacement truck about 3-4 weeks ago. Initially the truck ran fine. Then this last sunday, monday and tuesday the new truck started making the exact same noise and the previous "lemon". Do you have any further information on this problem?
Consumer turned vehicle off and put it in park, got out, and walked to the back of vehicle, and it jumped out of park into reverse, knocking consumer down and rolled over him, killing the consumer. Reported by richard gatewood. *ak updated 04/17/06.
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While driving 70 MPH driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection numerous times, and mechanic determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced. *ak
2004 3/4 ton diesel truck involved in rollback accident which killed consumer's wife.***no answer required***.*mr the vehicle was placed in park with the engine running, the consumer exited the vehicle in which he thought his wife was going to join him, however a few minutes later, the consumer noticed his wife was not by his side and the vehicle was rolling in reverse and his wife was laying in front of the truck. The police investigation revealed that the truck was defective, in that the gear shifter indicated that when the truck is in park for 15-20 seconds it suddenly and without notice drops into reverse.
The first time was in december 04 my truck went out of park while running and backed into a wall. March 22 it backed into a rock wall and damaged the side.
Truck rolls backwards about two feet when parked on a slight grade.
On two occasions the truck was left running in park. It automatically came out of park and into reverse. The first time it just back up down the street and I ran and caught it. The second time it back out of driveway, catching the door on a fence post and tearing the driver's side door off the truck.
The truck was parked when it suddenly began to roll backwards. *nm the driver attempted to get in the truck while it was moving but the door knocked him down and the truck ran over his right leg and arm. The driver sustained massive bruises and later developed an infection. The manufacturer was notified about the incident. *nm
2004 dodge ram [xxx] quad cab slt. There is an obvious noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, best described as a loud whine. It occurs while accelerating or decelerating at low RPM's and only when the vehicle is cold and the temperature outside is cold as well. The colder it is outside, the louder the whine noted from the rear end. After approximately 5-10 minutes of driving, the noise steadily diminishes and then eventually completely disappears. Took vehicle to the dealer and had it inspected during routine maintenance. Maintenance technician advised that it was normal and was probably the pinion gear. Took the truck back again as the temperature got colder and the whine got louder. They let the vehicle sit overnight and test drove it the next morning and, this time, heard the obvious whine. I was advised that there are no recalls or tsb's issued as of yet, but it is a problem that daimlerchrysler is investigating. The printout from dealer connect stated that it is a rear propeller shaft center bearing noise issue-"especially when cold." they also stated that a tsb or other notification may be issued after engineering review of the reported problem. It has been assigned a "solution number" of [xxx]. I just wanted to report the problem to the federal safety agency so that appropriate follow up can be done and help expedite a recall notice if warranted. *ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Upon putting the gear in park, the vehicle would automatically place itself into reverse and take off in that position. The consumer contacted the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle slipped out of the park gear to reverse gear. This caused the vehicle to roll back into a wall. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
2004 dodge ram 2500 4wd. Purchased vehicle november 2004. Upon drive home, at speeds of 60 MPH and above, a vibration throughout the vehicle was felt. Contacted local dealer who kept the truck for 2 days. After second day of test driving, 70 miles put on by dealer, was told that complaint could not be duplicated. I was told by servicing dealer that it was something that I had to deal with. This vibration is beginning to cause unsafe driving conditions at these speeds. The condition needs to be corrected before somebody gets hurt.
2004 dodge ram 2500 4x4 cummins diesel vibration at 70 MPH to 75 MPH vehicle was bought new. I took it back the next day after driving 150 miles asked for a different vehicle I have owned a lemon dodge before I just did not want the headache of a problem vehicle. The vibration feels like the rear axle or the driveshaft shake the steering wheel and mirrors and the brake pedal. Also, my dashboard is starting to rattle. I am scared to drive this vehicle for fear of something flying out from under it and possibly killing someone or myself. The steering wheel on extended trips will make your hands go numb from the vibration! I have taken the vehicle in to my local dealership several times they had the driveshaft balenced from the local driveshaft shop they say that they have called star tech and that they are working on the problem but still I have a vibration that cannot be fixed .
While the vehicle was running in park, the vehicle slipped out of the park. *jb the vehicle rolled backwards and crossed the highway and hit two poles causing major damage.
Very noticeable vibration in driveline. I could feel it mostly at higher speeds between 60 MPH-90mph. Noticed it right after I bought it. Took it back to the dealer several times and they advised "cannot duplicate customer concern". After 3 attempts to let dodge techs identify the problem with no success I had the assistant service manager morry at norm reeves dodge of temecula ca. Ride with me. Amazingly with me in the truck morry was able to feel the vibration. He told me,"I've driven about 25 of theses trucks and they all do that". I said, "nice,that says a lot about dodge quality." the dodge tech took another look at it and again put down on paper"cannot duplicate customer concern". Frustrated, I attempted to solve the problem on my own realizing a dodge technician would probably never do so. I took the truck to a driveline shop that norm reeves dodge uses. They told me the driveshaft was out of balance and rebalanced it. It did not make the problem better. It actually made it worse. I had them remove the new weights they added which put it back to the way it was. The problem is back the way it was when I bought it. However, my wallet is a $100 lighter. Mcpeek dodge in anaheim ca. Immediately found the problem and advised me dodge is currently working on a fix for the truck but at this time there is no fix. They acknowledged this is a common problem. I also have had a burning oil smell in the cab while idling. The dealership advised me it was new engine packaging oil burning off. I have 9000 miles on truck now and no longer smell burning oil. My truck is a 2500 quadcab 4x4 short bed with the cummins ho 600.
Purchased dodge ran 2500 2004 4wd hemi new in january of 2004 and found a vibration in drive train and coming through the steering wheel and see the vibration through the rear view mirror as distortion.I have unsuccesfully have got a fix from my dealership after repeated attempts to have them fix the problem. The problem is getting worse.I do not like having a vibration like this at 60 + miles per hour.this is a hazard. Put the truck into 4wd and the whole front end shakes when turning the wheels and hard to get back into 2 wd from low 4wd. The cadaletic converter went out at 900 miles. The trouble with vibration is still ongoing at this date 10/13/04.
I pulled up to a local gas station and placed the shift lever in the park position as indicated by the shift indicator leaving the vehicle running as I went in to get an air chuck. I was inside maybe a minute and came out to find my truck had gone into reverse and backed out into a busy street and crashed into a tree a little ways down. The vehicle was still running and the indicator still read park but the truck was clearly in reverse. The rear bumper was pushed in as well as the right rear fender and back edge of the truck box.
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