Transmission slips most times when it shifts from 2 nd to 3 rd gear, vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.
1996 Dodge Ram: transmission slipping
10 of the 622 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram describe transmission slipping.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Transmission slipping by model year
What owners say
His transmission started slipping in august. I contacted the chrysler corporation who stated that it wasn't their problem to have replaced, when we had 2 dealerships tell us that dodge has always had problems with their transmissions, and that is why now they are offering the 7 year/70,000 mi. Powertrain warranty on all of their vehicles. We feel that they should recall this and have it replaced for no charge to us. The dodge trucks we wre told have the longest running powertrain capabilities. We were also told that the transmission should not have gone out at 70,000 mi. When they are good for at least 150,000 mi. Before any problems should ever occur. If you should need any further information, please feel free to contact me at either number listed. Thank-you. Walter butler.
Transmission slips going from 2 gear to 3 gear.
This is the second time we've had the transmission replaced. Once at 43,832 miles, now at 71,750 miles. Almost caused an accident when we pulled into traffic and the transmission slipped out of gear.
Transmission slips and fails on ingrades.... Excessive tire wear on the front tires and excessive fuel consumption.. And rough vibration in the front end even after a tire change and balance, and front end alignment... Gas milage is 230 miles to a 26 gallon tank of gas( dot number: tire size: p225/75r16 )
Transmission slips while driving. Dealer has rebuilt transmission.
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.
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.
Four speed automatic transmission slipped before/after recall repairs.
Transmission slips in/out of third gear.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Vehicles exhibiting buzz, whining, or moaning like noise from cold transmission when reverse gear is selected
- Driveline induced vehicle surge / vibration diagnosis
- Conditions with loss of fifth gear
- Transmission opertes normally through all ranges except fifth gear
- Subject on manual transmission gear rattle at operating temperatures
- This bulletin involves overdrive unavailable in extreme cold temperatures, bypass kit installation,...
- Concerns with manual transmission gear rattle at operating temperatures
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 1996 Dodge Ram slipping
Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Ram?
10 of 622 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram (2%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Ram?
There are 2 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Ram
ABS 70Brake failure 34No deployment 27Pulling 21Tire blowout 18Fire or smoke 15Headlights 15Transmission failure 14Stalling 12Won't shift 12Fuel pump 10Overheating 9Ball joint 8Fuel gauge 8Loss of power 7Power steering loss 7Premature wear 6Sudden acceleration 6Adaptive cruise 5Grinding brakes 5Harsh shifting 5
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