1995 Dodge RAM 3500 transmission problems

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Transmission · 139,000 miles · UT · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stopped accelerating. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the quick connects on the transmission lines were melted. As a result, transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v084000 (power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines). The failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2005 · Transmission · 26,000 miles · IL

Im not sure if im in the right area or not but we have a 1995 dodge ram van b 3500 interior made by coachman r.v. We have had a vibration in the rear end we went on vacation in jan..and got stuck on the road the vibration got so bad we had to have the van towed to a town to have it looked at they found 1 of the gears in the pumpkin was bad. They fixed it and there was still a vibration sence then we have been stuck in az. Know one seem to know what to do not even daimler chrysler which will not help us at all this van might be a 1995 but it only had 26,000 miles on it when we got it.we have been fighting with daimler chrysler over this for 3 months now and are sick and tired off it. What can we do?

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Brakes, Transmission · 200,000 miles · CO

While driving 35 MPH the fuel line that was connected to the transmission failed. Vehicle lost power and began to roll backwards toward oncoming traffic. Consumer stated when attempting to apply the brakes they malfunctioned because transmission fluid leaked onto them.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Transmission · CO

Consumer was going up a hill and transmission hose line blew out. Had vehicle towed to a dealer, who told him that there was a recall on the transmission hose line. Consumer stated vehicle lost all transmission fluid, making vehicle almost impossible to steer.

Filed Jun 13, 2003 · Transmission · CT

Transmission didn't shift into gear. Vehicle was repaired by the dealer.

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · CA

The vehicle is experienced the same defect with the automatic transmission cooling lines as stated in recall 97 v 084 000, but the consumer vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Transmission · SC

Consumer was traveling uphill at approximately 65 MPH when vehicle suddenly lost 5th gear, and began losing speed. Consumer stated that there was a nut that held transmission in 5th gear, but this nut had fallen off. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Transmission · NJ · fire

The dodge mason dump truck became engulfed in flames while engaged in snow plowing operation, consumer believes this fire was directly related to recall 99v‑115 for the clutch assembly therefore the consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

Filed Jul 21, 2000 · Transmission · CA

There is a fitting that is made of plastic in the transmission cooling lines that melts, and causes a loss of transmission fluid. Dealer had to replace cooling lines and fittings.

Filed Oct 13, 1999 · Transmission · OR

Was going up a hill and pulling a trailer, transmission got stuck in 5th gear and wouldn't come out. Pulled off the road, turned engine off, got it out of gear, and continued. It gets stuck intermittently in 5th gear.