2 years ago the 5th gear failed and chrysler covered it the truck was 1000 miles out of warranty. In 8-2001 the part failed again we took it to a trans shop and they fixed it for $213.oo, in 9-2001 it failed again the trans shop that fixed it in 8-2001 would not warrany the nut backing off. So we had to pay $766.oo in 9-2001 this is an ongoing problem with these type vehicles chrysler knows this but they do not want to fix the problem because it would cost alot of money to recall all these vehicles. The problem almost caused us to have a wreck, when you are driving down the interstate at 70 MPH and you have to downshift because the 5th gear fails and it is like driving in neutral so you downshift and hope noone is close behind you. There was an 18 wheeler behind us this last time and almost hit us in the rear end. We have 2 children and they were scared to death. Chrysler needs to face up to this problem before the children that rides in these vehicles or even adults get killed because chrysler wants to save money. The vehicles with this problem are unsafe and needs to be fixed not at our cost but chryslers expense. I am tired of paying for this problem when chrylser knows that it is a problem. But I got news for chrysler this will be the last chrysler vehicle I own. They are the sorriest people and something needs to be done before someone gets killed. Thank you christy houston.
1998 Dodge RAM 3500 transmission complaints
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While driving onto a two lane highway vehicle jumped in neutral and lost 5th gear. Also,could not go over 40 MPH.
While towing my trailer in 5th gear on a crowded interstate, the gear suddenly failed without warning. I lost power and safely pulled over. The other 4 gears worked to get me home.
While driving, the vehicle lost fifth gear, it was confirmed by the dealer that the nut backed off the gear. Nlm
Ongoing problem with replacing front wheel bearing from 51,000 miles to present, four sets of wheel bearing were replaced. On last occasion, front axle broke due to wheel bearing failure. Dealer notified. All repairs were done under warranty. But unable to located the cause. *ak the right front brakes grab on regular braking due to worn pads and rotors. The cruise control malfunctions.
Transmission was hard to shift. Dealer claimed transmission was bad. Had to replaced, cost was split between dealer and myself.
While driving in 5th gear there was a loss of power as if in neutral. The other gears were functional. Dealer said a new lock nut was needed to hold gear in place.
Driveshaft failed. Yh
Transmission locked up causing vehicle to be stranded with loss of control.
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