Dodge RAM 2500 slipping problems

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 90,000 miles · TX

Three times I've lost control of this truck at relatively low speeds and normal driving conditions. The truck would go into a right skid and fishtail. Twice the road was dry, once the road was wet. Each time I was able to recover before hitting something or exiting the roadway however I used both lanes of traffic to recover. Twice I lost control while accelerating normally after slowing for a curve or other situation. I had slowed to about 40 and was accelerating back to the speed limit of 60. Incident occurred at about 50. Loss of control came suddenly like the front of the vehicle took a sharp bid to the left on its own. Once was after hitting some washboard type bumps in the road which caused the backend to bounce to the right and begin to skid. I inspected and don't see anything obviously loose or broken. Possible related issues: a slight bump is often felt in the steering wheel and accelerator pedal. Truck is under recall n49 for a tie rod issue. But I don't see any sign that the tie rod is loose although the u-bolts that hold the damper to the tie rod may be slipping.

Filed Mar 7, 2013 · Transmission · 15,000 miles · UT

When shifting the automatic transmission to the park position, the transmission slips back into reverse. This has always occurred on my 2006 dodge ram 2500 with the 5.9 diesel engine and automatic transmission.

Filed Jan 16, 2011 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · FL

My differential has went out twice in my 2004 dodge ram 2500 diesel truck. The first time it went out at 48k miles (may 2008) (covered by warranty) and the second time at 137k miles. Both times the failure began with a winding sound from the differential,then followed by differemential slip. If not corrected right away the differential will begin rattling before coming apart. The potential harm is that the differential can lock up when going down the road. The repair action is to replace all bearings and gears in the differetntial $1800). I do not tow anything with this heavy duty truck. I have kept up with the recommended manufacturer maintenance schedules. I have reported this to dodge and they do not recognize the problem as common. I have only 1k miles on the 2nd rebuilt differential and I already have to take it in for winding and slipping of the differential. I have it scheduled for 28 jan 2011 to have it looked at again.

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Fuel system, Transmission · 500 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. The contact experienced issues with the 6-speed manual transmission in his vehicle. The clutch would fail while driving at various speeds. In addition, the gears would slip as if the clutch were depressed and the contact smelled a burning odor while driving in reverse. He took the vehicle to multiple dealers more than ten times. One of the dealers installed a new clutch, but it failed 10,000 miles later. At approximately 34,000 miles, the dealer repaired the clutch again; however, the issue recurred. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 37,000 and failure mileage was approximately 500. Updated 1/5/09 *cn the consumer also stated when backing up his trailer there was a burning smell coming from the clutch area. A transmission shop examined the clutch and pressure plated and discovered the clutch was worn and the pressure plate had heat marks from clutch slippage. The mechanic also stated the pressure plate appeared much older than the clutch itself because of the large strands of fiber stuck in the cover that appeared to be from the previous clutch that came apart. The engine light had illuminated. It was determined that the fuel injection pump needed to be replaced. Updated 1/09/09.

Filed Nov 9, 2007 · Transmission · OH · crash

2005 dodge ram 2500 rolled back while parked and hit another vehicle. Consumer states that the vehicle rolled backward and hit the other vehicle. Consumer's insurance company would like reimbursement for paying for the repairs due to a recall sent out regarding the vehicle slipping out of park.* kb

Filed May 9, 2006 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · VA

On april 30, 2006, while parking my camper in my driveway I shifted the transmission in to (park); set the emergency brake; left the engine running; got out of the truck to go set a chock on the camper tires and left the door open (note that I have had the recall work performed which activates the alarm should the door be open, the engine running, and the transmission engaged in reverse). It took me approximately four to five seconds to get to the passenger side of the camper to set the chocks when the alarm activated indicating that the transmission had slipped into reverse. Therefore; not only did the transmission fail to properly stay engaged in the park position but the alarm feature also failed to warn me when I got out of the truck. Let me elaborate on exactly how the problem was identified and continues to occur with my specific truck: first of all; it doesn't happen every time but when it does happen; the position indicator (the square marquee that encircles the current gear position) is not illuminated around any gear position, prndl, but specifically not around park or reverse. As the operator, I have to make a very deliberate action to push the shift lever in to the park position and visually confirm that in fact the transmission is in park, as indicated by the marquee. However, given the situation I mentioned above while parking my camper '' I am not convinced that the transmission will stay in the park position. Dcc''s solution of installing an alarm to warn you of dangerous situation; does not remedy the problem. And, as I mentioned above, this alarm doesn't always work either. Dcc needs to immediately find a solution to their design defect before someone else is either injured or killed.

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 Nov 14, 2005 · Transmission · 26,500 miles · SC · crash

Dt: the contact states while vehicle was parked it slipped out of gear. The vehicle rolled over into a ditch line. He noticed at times while driving that the correct gear was not displayed on the gear shift indicator. Vehicle at dealer to be repaired.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Transmission · 42,350 miles · TX · crash

I parked at a local gas station to go inside to pay. I left the truck running with it in park. After I was inside for approximately 30-45 seconds, the trucks gear shift slipped out of park and into reverse, causing the truck to run backwards, finally striking a gas pump and knocking it over. I was able to reach the truck and stop it before it went any further. I had my bumper replaced as it was damaged. There was a claim for approx $25,000.00 to replace the gas pump.

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.