Transmission failed after 30000 mile warranty period. Consumer stated he owned four of the same vehicles, and the same thing happened with the transmission.
1994 Dodge Ram: complete transmission failure
14 of the 469 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Ram describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 11 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Due to a problem with the transmission, the vehicle constantly stalls without warning. Nlm consumer states that the transmission failed due to being too small for application to vehicle size and weight.
Second new transmission failed in 3000 miles and 13 mounths.
Replaced transmission twice, not happy at all.
Automatic transmission failed twice.
Transmission failed twice.
Transmission failed, causing radiator damage.
The transmission failed.
Under normal road conditions when braking the vehicle pulls to the right, worse if the road is wet or slippery. Put on new tires and new brakes, still bad. Taken to dealership several times, problem still occurs. Also, replaced transmission/overdrive.
Repeated transmission failures resulting in power loss/deceleration, particularly when towing a load.
Transmission failed.
Purchase car used with warranty at 73,000 mile the transmission needs to be replaced . Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Conditions with loss of fifth gear
- Transmission opertes normally through all ranges except fifth gear
- Unknown
- Delayed transmission engagement of 2 to 8 seconds
- Vibration or perceived engine miss
- RWD automatic transmission cold temperature cooler bypass kit
- Transmission temperature sensor - fault code
Related recalls
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.
- Risk
- The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.
Recall number 99V115000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission.
- Risk
- When these temperatures occur, the fluid line will not stay connected with the transmission and fluid can spray onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in smoke or fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.
Recall number 97V084000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1994 Dodge Ram?
14 of 469 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Ram (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Dodge Ram?
There are 2 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Dodge Ram
ABS 34Headlights 18Fire or smoke 17Brake failure 16No deployment 15Wipers 12Overheating 10Pulling 9Stalling 8Ball joint 7Fuel leak 7Fuel pump 7Adaptive cruise 6Windshield crack 6Grinding brakes 5Loss of power 5Power steering loss 5Seat belt 5
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