2012 dodge ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to problems with crankcase and transmission failure. *ld
Dodge RAM 3500 transmission failure problems
20 of the 3,084 owner complaints about the Dodge RAM 3500 describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 20
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical mileage
- 81,000
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20122
- 20061
- 20052
- 20013
- 20001
- 19991
- 19981
- 19974
- 19961
- 19952
- 19942
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 3500. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); however, the parts were not available. The contact had not received a recall notice. The contact stated that there had been engine and transmission failures with no solution from central jeep chrysler dodge ram of raynham (191 us-44, raynham, ma 02767, (508) 823-0101) after several repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) and 13v344000 (power train). The manufacturer issued 13 tsbs for the engine and 1 tsb for the power train. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
I purchased this vehicle used approx in 2007 but have not receive any notice on recalls. There was something one time I took into fear let about window I think. Recently I was talking with previous owner and found out they were still getting info on truck occasional but threw away as they'd sold and assume I was getting same recall notices. I've had replace transmission cause burn out on long trip from fairbanks approx 1 1/2 year ago lost most fluid just as I pull in to wasilla. Paint has peaked in area or two and my headlights started working intermittent yesterday. Had issues with power boast as well in past along with lack of heat in winter. Replaced injectors same year I purchased
Parts failure dodge 3500 4wd, 6 speed. Failures occurred since vehicle was new, fire on engine side of road, 25,000, leaking fluid from new until 08, transmission failure 08, tie rod failure causing accident 09, 09 part recall, chrysler will not provide us recall assistance, did not honor power train extended warranty 100,000 and pay for transmission failure. Never repaired fluid leak although in shop since new, may have contributed to transmission failure. Refused extended warranty for power train, said transmission was not included. Two other friends have exact truck both transmissions have failed.
Tl* the contact stated that his 1997 dodge ram 3500, has had transmission problems since he purchased the vehicle in 1997. The vehicle will not accelerate one it comes to a stop, and if he applies too much pressure on the accelerator pedal the engine engages too quickly. The contact stated that in 1999 he had the transmission replaced by roland chevrolet free of charge. The contact stated that 2 months after the new transmission was replace it continued to exhibit the same failure. The dealership now informed the contact that if he wants any repairs done to the transmission he would be responsible for the cost. The contact stated when the vehicle is in reverse it won't move, until he presses on the accelerator pedal several times. The contact stated that this happens everyday, and has problems with acceleration after coming to a stop.
Dt*: the contact stated while at a stop light the vehicle came out of gear. It was taken to the dealership however, they where unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was driven for a short amount of time before the problem occurred a second time. The vehicle was parked with a trailer behind it; the vehicle came out of gear once again and hit the trailer causing damage. The vehicle was then taken to the dealership where the rooster tail in the transmission was replaced. The vehicle was driven once again for a short amount of time before the problem happened. The vehicle was taken back a third time and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The contact received a recall letter concerning the power train automatic transmission. The federal safety agency campaign id # 05v462000. The manufacturer has been alerted.
2005 dodge ram 3500 cummins deisel with automatic transmission transmission failed at only five thousand miles. Dealer replaced front pump, complete overhaul of trans., replaced torque converter twice, and replaced valve body before success after eleven days in shop. Service dept. Advised they don't know what caused trans. Failure.
The vehicle's manual transmission failed. *nm the locknut was inadequate to ensure that the 5th gear was fully engaged. The transmission failed while pulling a 5th wheel rv.
While merging onto the highway, the vehicle would onlu go into first gear. Following this, the consumer immediately pulled over to the median. The consumer put the vehicle in park, and let it idle for a few seconds before merging back onto the highway. The vehicle hesitated before it accelerated to the second gear. The dealership indicated that this problem could have been caused by the transmission failure, but they will need to inspect the vehicle to confirm this. *ak the transmission totally failed. The vehicle refused to go into reverse on the second occasion.
Transmission failed to go into park, even though the column shifter selector was indicating that the transmission was in park. Transmission was in reverse, while the column indicated park.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
- Risk
- Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Recall number 17V821000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 3500 trucks manufactured May 4, 2012, through August 7, 2012; and model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured May 3, 2012, through August 7, 2012. Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N50.
Recall number 13V344000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
- Risk
- If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V341000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines and automatic transmissions, in an attempt to exit the vehicle quickly without shutting off the engine and removing the key, the driver may inadvertently leave the automatic transmission shift control in indicated reverse.
- Risk
- This error is an unintended action that may result in a lack of transmission park pawl engagement and possibly delayed rearward movement of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform a software modification to equip these vehicles with an out-of-park alarm. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 05V462000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge RAM 3500 transmission failure
Which Dodge RAM 3500 years have complete transmission failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1997 (4 complaints), 2001 (3 complaints) and 1994 (2 complaints).
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