In a hard rain or even washing up underneath the truck the 4wd service light comes on and it will say it's trying to transfer over to 4wd and when it tried with me I was running around 55 MPH! It jerks the [xxx] out of the truck with a loud hammer noise! It will cause a person to wreck if you are not expecting it ! It was bought new in 2019 and started the 4wd crap at 4,500 miles not to mention the trailer brake controller doesn't work either now, found that out the hard way with 22 rolls of hay and no it's not the trailer my ford truck has trailer brakes, same trailer. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1994 Dodge RAM 3500 transmission problems
10 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission4
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3
- Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge RAM 3500 transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Trans hose separation
There is no summary currently available
PE94072
What 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started to shake. As a result of the failure, the transfer case failed . The contact stated he had to apply the breaks and turn the engine off in order to stop the vehicle from shaking . The manufacturer was notified many times.. Updated 05/12/2014
Noticed transmission leaking underneath. It was leaking onto the exhaust system pipe and catalytic converter, clearly back to the brakes and rear bumper. Contacted dealer who was not able to help due to expired warranty. Transmission cooler lines were clamped together where they can rubed each other and wore out.
Truck vibrates excessively ,the dealer has replaced transmission/torque converter and the problem still exists. Yh
Trailer tow harness switch burned.
The transmission cooling lines rub together, causing the lines to burn through and leak all the transmission fluid. Dealer has been contacted.
Harness/headlamp switch failed resulting in melting.
Consumer has been experiencing transmission failure during operation of the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer . Please provide any further details.
The plastic fitting on the transmission pressure line becomes hot and melts, allowing the transmission fluid to leak out. At this time all power is lost and driver has no control over the truck. The problem has been corrected at owner's expense.
When traveling and upon applying force to the brake pedal, consumer noticed vibration in the steering column. The vehicle pulled to the left and right, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the right seal and the left seal. Please provide further details.
Questions about the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 transmission
Does the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the transmission of the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge RAM 3500 have bad transmission?
The Dodge RAM 3500 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2004 (64 complaints), 2005 (32 complaints) and 2012 (28 complaints).
Other 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
Brakes 18Electrical 14Suspension 11Fuel system 7Steering 7Lights 5Body 4Acceleration 3Engine 3Seat belts 3Visibility 3Airbags 2Driver assistance 1Locks 1Tires 1
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