Transmission would not shift properly. Would be very sluggish. When weather is cold, very hard to shift into gear.
1995 Dodge Ram transmission complaints
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When driving noticed transmission fuel coming from under the vehicle and the clip broke, causing more fuel to leak from the vehicle. There is a strong smell, and the consumer is concerned about a fire. *ak
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Vehicle has had to replace transmission on three occasions.
The automatic transmission still over heats when decending a long 7% grade while towing my fifth wheel trailer in second gear. It is not safe to be decending mountain grades, and have to keep looking at the transmission warning light. When the light comes on, you are to stop and cool the trans. It is almost impossible to find a safe area to pull off the road. Dodge cheched out the truck, and stated that it is ok. The truck is not overloaded.
Parking brake rod failed.
Brakes continue to fail although many components have been replaced (vacuum lines,pump,booster,rotors,master cylinder) resulting in grabbing, fading, and pulling.
Received recall notice (#97v084000) transmission cooling system. Vehicle in accident. Original owner refused to repair. Insurance company totaled it. Was repairable. Brought/repaired & sold by body shop. 2nd owner received notice & took to dealership. Mechanic called zone representative who refused to have vehicle repaired due to no warranty & salvaged vehicle. Manufacturer agreed w/zone representative.
Dealer has replaced the transmission . Owner states that the new transmission is going bad. The dealer has been notified.
Transmission failed.
Reverse check valve failed.
Transmission failed.
The transmission cooling lines bushing heats up, causing the fluid to leak out. The dealer has been notified.
Received recall notice (#97v084000) over 2 1/2 months ago. Contacted dealer & was informed had no parts & would order them. Dealer did not know when parts would be available.
Transmission when cold, takes a long time to enguage into drive, need transmission cooler line and connecters.
This consumer feels that the repairs were not done properly because only one quick connect fitting was replaced when both connectors should have been replaced. *ak consumer states both are one inch apart with the same hazard potential, recall 97v084.
Transmission cooling line: received recall letter on july 18th, called to make an appointment, and was told to bring vehicle in on november 18th. Thinks it is too long to wait.
Transmission cooling line: received recall letter july 18, called to make an appointment, and was told to bring vehicle in on november 18th. Thinks this is too long to wait for recall work which can cause fire.
Transmission failed.
Loss of traction on bumpy/wet surfaces.
Front of car caught on fire. The fire department determined that the fire started on the transmission line. Transmission was determined to be faulty prior to the fire. Manufacturer contacted. *ak.
Rear axle seal leaks, causing brakes to fail.
While driving the vehicle shifted into to the down gear, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Please provide details.
The rear axle oil seals leak fluid onto brakes.
Differential failure.
While the engine was running with the gear in the park position it shifted by itself into reverse and crashed into a wall. Dealer is aware of problem.
Transmission problem.
When the brakes are applied to slow down the vehicle pulls to the left. *ak consumer states that sometimes vehicle will pull slightly and sometimes it will pull so bad that the vehicle will turn a corner on its own, this has been an ongoing problem since two months after purchase. Transmission has leaked three times. Radio broke. Power windows failed. Fuel pump failed. Knocking noise in engine. Weather stripping falling off.
Antilock brakes fail intermittently.
Anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distance, also passenger's seat belt did not retract/differential slipped and also replaced torque converter.
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