Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and rear end gears inside of differential broke loose. Rear end froze up and locked up driveshaft, and transmission was damaged. Dealership was aware of problems.
1994 Dodge Ram transmission complaints
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When consumer put vehicle in reverse vehicle rattled and lost pressure . This wa second time that torque converter was replaced.
Vehicle is leaking oil from transmission cooling line . Dealer has inspected vehicle, and informed consumer that parts were no longer manufactured.
Rear end grinds and sounds like metal to metal when turning right and accelerating.
Recall 97 084 000/transmission cooling line: transmission cooling line connector overheats, causing fluid leakages which could result into a fire. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall. Owner would like to be reimbursed for repairs. *ak
Transmission line quick connector leaked. Yh
Transmission pan has metal chip which causes a grinding noise when shifting gear into drive.
The transmission fluid exceeded the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission which resulted on fluid leakage. Dealer would not repair consumers connector under recall 97v084 because vehicle uses diesel fuel instead of gas. Nlm
Left front wheel bearing failed, causing the truck to swerve violently into other traffic. Total cost of repairs was $800 due to overheating of the front suspension and brake components.
Transmission cooler failed when this happens this destroys the transmission. If vehicle is traveling at a low rate of speed, this could cause rear end to lock up potentially, causing an accident or collision.
Smoke was coming from ignition switch/ replaced ignition switch and wiring. Also transmission intermittently shifts out of overdrive.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Had recall repairs done for transmission cooling unit and lines unde r recall 97v084000. Afterwards, transmission caught on fire twice. Had the part replaced & transmission replaced each time. The same would occur. Transmission cooler connector was defective. The fluidwas not able to get through owner has all bad parts replaced.
Transmission slipped, fluid leaking from it.
Greasy seals and wheel clyinder leak, saturating the brake pads with oil and grease, and resulting in extended stopping distances.manufacturer was contacted and stated they are not responsible.
Transmission/ overdrive 1st and 2nd gear burn out, causing a slip in gears.
Power steering pump started leaking. Also, windshield would leak around the bonding seal area when its rained hard, and transmission made a lot of noise & would slip.
Metal on metal scraping sound when cold. After warm up noise is reduced to a loud wine. Dealer indicates brass filings are present in pan and filter of transmission.
Transmission automatic cooling unit and lines failed, no notice of recall.
Due to defective design of the transmission lines, the lines rub together and cause transmission to leak which may result in a fire if there is a source of igntion. Problem happened 2 years ago, and manufacturer paid for it. Now problem reoccurring, and manufacturer claims it it the consumer responsibility. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information.
Transmission line that goes to the transmission cooler is leaking on the fitting. The dealer is ware of the problem, and stated that the gasoline transmission fitting has been recalled, but not the trucks with diesel engine. The problem has not been corrected.
While driving vehicle about 40 MPH vehicle had a transmission problem. When trying to accelerate vehicle felt like it was neutral when in drive. Consumer stopped vehicle on the side of the road for a few minutes then moved pawl back to drive at that time transmission worked. * oil pump/fuel pump also malfunctioned/replaced.
Driver's side electric lock switch failed.
Ring and pinion gear shaft snapped in two.
While driving the transmission fluid temperature exceeded the melting point, resulting in a vehicle fire. The dealer has been notified. Owner will contact the manufacturer.
Transmission fluid lines leak fluid.
Automatic transmission failed twice.
While traveling on highway transmission cooling unit and line connectors failed, causing fluid to leak on the highway.
Transmission failed twice.
Transmission failed, causing radiator damage.
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