Ongoing problem with automatic transmission; transmission has no reverse, and will not shift into 3rd gear. Dealer/manufacturer notifed, and manufacturer is willing to share cost; but consumer believes manufacturer. Should be responsible for full cost. Can the federal safety agency provide additional information on this matter.
1996 Dodge Ram transmission complaints
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The vehicle had just been repaired by sandusky chrysler dealership, sandusky, oh, for the previous axle failure. Traveling east on the ohio turnpike, the vehicle suddenly slowed, like someone just jammed-on my brakes. Within a minute, there were two very loud screetches. My wife, traveling in a rental vehicle behind me, even hear the screetches. Given our previous experience, I immediately stopped at the side of the road. While trying to see what happened, we were informed by construction crews that we could not stay, there, on the side of the highway. They directed us a couple miles up the road, to the next exit. Once off the highway, we stopped to find the driver's side rear wheel sticking out from the fender by a couple inches. On closer inspection, there was smoke coming from between the wheel and the backing plate. The wheel assembly was starting to separate from the axle housing, again. We called for a tow truck, to return the vehicle to the repairing dealership. Upon their inspection, the wheel bearings were again burned. And, yes, the wheel assembly and axle shaft were leaving the vehicle.
Transmission will not shift between gears. Transmission needs an overhall. Manufacturer will be notified.
Initial transmission problem started @ 38000 just out of warranty. Dealer said they couldn't help. I never thought of contacting manufacturer. Trans. Diagnosis complete at 72500 mis, dealer say rebuild, r+r at 89300mis. Brake mastercylinder lid was leaking causing insufficiet fluid level lead to pad and shoe failure. Transmission failure LED to lifter failure in the engine. Trans would long shift putiing strain on engine causing a higher rev. Ultimately weakening 2 lifters. I am now hearing a noise and feeling jolts on the steering wheel turning left . Problem is unknown at this time.
Transmission slips while driving. Dealer has rebuilt transmission.
While driving driver saw heavy smoke coming from the back of truck. After stopping truck, driver crawled under the truck and noticed transmission fluid squirting out of the transmission line. Truck was towed to the dealership. Dealer is reparing the truck at owner's cost. Also, this truck was not included in recall 97v084000 chrysler/transmission cooling line. The failure was the plastic fitting that attaches the trans cooler line to the transmission, allowing fluid to leak out. Fluid was spewing out dangerously close to the ignition. *ak.et.
This vehicle can be placed into gear without the brake being applied. Dealer has not been contacted.
Transmission has premature internal dysfunction. Hangs in gears, and slips while shifting, causing a dangerous situation. This truck is apparently well known for this problem without submitting a recall. Repair is about $2000.
Consumer not notified of recall of transmission cooler pressure line quick connects which from incorrect seating or extreme heat caused fluid loss rrsulting in severe transmission damage.
Transmission replaced last fall. Now lost reverse in transmission. Took to dealer & informed needed a kit to correct problem in transmission at owner's cost. The manufacturer knows about lost reverse gear.
Vehicle placed in service 10/95 so out of warranty. Manufacturer refuses to do anything because it was not repaired by them. This is the same problem that the 95 trucks had (8/82).
Transmission fails to change gears at 35mph. Took vehicle to dealer to have transmission checked & replaced. Had noticed the front clutch was leaking fluid.
No summary provided by consumer
Transmission goes into first gear at a stop position, and won't shift to second, moving the transmission winds. Replaced with new, same problem still exists. Provide further information.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problems with vehicle on varouis parts. 1. Transmission failed to operate at 58,000 mile of wear 2. Intake manifold gasket broke, and 3. Fuel pump failed to operate. Dealer notified and refused to repair because the consumer did not have extended warranty.
3500 pickup while driving up a 7% grade the transmission cooler line came loose and I lost all transmission fluid. The tow truck dealer said there was a plastic snap fitting on this cooler line that often ruptures. When they called in the dispatcher said, " another dodge?" we had just come down a severe grade. If this had failed on that slope we'd probably been killed.
Van 250 transmissioon failure, at 48,000 mi transmission does not shift into 3rd gear. Reverse gear does not ingage until you race the engine in reverse then bangs. Dealer claims upper cluches leaking and transmission has to be rebuilt. This is a heavy duty transmission and it should not go out at only 48,000 miles
While driving 60 MPH the transmission will slip from drive tino neutral without warning, causing unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Whinning noise while traveling, noise increases as speed increases
The three out of four bolts that are attached plate at the bottom of the clutch are loose. If all bolts separate clutch could drop. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states bolts need replacing. Please provide any further details.
Trip odometer failed. Qcaw
Recall 97v084000, transmission cooling unit and lines; dealer does not have the time to do recall repairs because it is for free.
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
Brakes have been a continued problem with vehicle, several repairs made however continue to have problems.
Drifts very hard to right causing tires to lose their tread very fast.
Four speed automatic transmission slipped before/after recall repairs.
Transmission cooling line couplings problem.
Cruise control failed due to improper installation of the security system.
Transmission failed after recall repair.
Received recall notice (#97v084000). Called nearest dealer & made appointment, but they were overbooked. Took vehicle to another dealer out of town after calling about parts. Arriving was informed did not have parts & to take vehicle some place else.
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