While driving vehicle stalled out. Transmission blewout which was caused by pressure clip on line blowing off, all the fuel ran out.*also, there were 5 recalls, dealer only fixed one, hood latch. Ak
1995 Dodge Ram: complete transmission failure
15 of the 610 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Ram describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
The 5 speed transmission failed. Had to replace it with a six speed transmission. Dealer contacted.
While driving about 55 and when engine started smoking consumer drove off road. Then, found out that transmission oil was all over engine. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs on the plastic transmission lines. *ak the transmission failed prmaturely, possibly due to the transmission oil leak.
Transmission failure, so severe, unable to rebuild, at only 51,000 + miles.
While trying to shift vehicle out of park to drive vehicle would not move. Dealer has been contacted, transmission needs to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Dealer was asked to replace transmission after last failure. They indicated to us that they did repalce the transmission. Failure causes the transmission to lock up at high speed and also causes severe hesitation during take off and passing. Could result in an accident.
2500 within two months of purchasing my 1995 dodge ram I began to feel an unusual shifting in the transmission on an intermittent basis. I carried the vehicle to huntsville dodge at 6519 university dr. Huntsville, al 35806, telephone 256‑721‑9560. The vehicle was carried to this dealership since it is much closer to my home. They could find no problem. At first the shifting was on an intermittent basis but continued to progess in frequency until it finally would not shift out of low gear. This is the point when I could finally get someone at the dealership in the vehicle when the problem was present. They replace the transmission and now with less than 10,000 miles on the new transmission I am beginning to see the same problem again. It has once again started off on an intermittent basis. The dealership at huntsville dodge kept the vehicle for a complete day and stated that they could not find a problem. I have had the vehicle in at the dodge dealership in fayetteville, tn also in an effort to find someone who can help me with this problem. All total between the two transmissions I have had this vehicle in at one dealership or another over 15 times for the same problem and no one seems to be able to correct the problem until it gets so bad that you literally cannot drive the vehicle.
Vehicle has had to replace transmission on three occasions.
Dealer has replaced the transmission . Owner states that the new transmission is going bad. The dealer has been notified.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed.
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
- Subject on manual transmission gear rattle at operating temperatures
- Concerns with manual transmission gear rattle at operating temperatures
- Unknown
- Delayed transmission engagement of 2 to 8 seconds
- Vibration or perceived engine miss
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 1995 Dodge Ram transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Ram?
15 of 610 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Ram (2%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Dodge Ram?
There are 2 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Dodge Ram
ABS 44Brake failure 32Pulling 27No deployment 24Headlights 24Fire or smoke 17Stalling 13Tire blowout 8Engine failure 7Loss of power 7Ball joint 6Fuel leak 6Overheating 6Seat belt 6Adaptive cruise 5Fuel gauge 5Power steering loss 5Windshield crack 5Wipers 5
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