When driving at 55-60 MPH consumer noticed loss of acceleration. Vehicle started to jerk. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer linked the problem to the transmission. Please provide any further details.
1997 Dodge Ram transmission complaints
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Transmission failed 6 months after purchase. Nlm
While driving at 60 MPH, transmission went out without any kind of warning. Truck was towed to the dealership. Transmission was replaced on feb 4, 2000, it failed on the next day, feb 5, 200o, with 46 miles. Please provide any further information.
Transmission problems.
Transmission had grinding noise on reverse,the air conditioner blew warm air and made a weird noise behind dash. Horrendous noise in rear ,turned out to be the rearend (mechanic stated it had froze and exploded) no extended warranty, am having it worked on now.
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Transmission will not downshift/ upshift, causing stalling or hesitation usually at an intersection. 4 repair attempts this year.
1. Transmission would not shift into overdrive. After keeping the truck for 34 days, dealership finally put in a rebuilt tranny. 2. Driver's side mirror vibrates at highway speeds, rendering it useless. Dealer blamed it on the bug shield. 3. Battery completely died right after warranty expired. 4. Front wheels make constant clicking noise...suspect failed bearings. 5. Steering wheel made cracking sound when turning to left or right...took several attempts to fix it. Truck is total piece of junk!
Slight jerkiness between 45 - 50 MPH, less noticable jerkiness at higher speeds. Dealer stated that dodge does not have an answer to the problem. The component has not failed, but it is very irritating to say the least. There was one occasion where I had 2 sudden jerks while traveling at 50 MPH. The dealer where I have the vehicle serviced didn't have an answer. I am surprised that this has not been reported before. I know of a 1998 ram 1500 that has the same problem.
Brakes don't stop at low speeds and lock up under wet conditions, ring and pinion due to premature wear at 19500, dead battery (h.d.) after 2 years
Intermittently when accelerating transmission will slipped out of gear. Manufacturer has been notified.
Transmission light & the anti-brake system light keep coming on. *ak
Vehicle did not come with a shift interlock mechanism, consumer says that a 9- year old child got in, and put the vehicle into gear without key or applying brakes, and vehicle took off. Dealer has been contacted.
Transfer case seal failed causing damage to the rear bearings due to leakage. Mjs
Vehicle had a grinding noise in rear assembly. Dealer contacted and diagnosed that seal housing of rear gear had water in it which destroyed the lubrication of the oil in housing. Repairwork done at owners expense. Provide further information.
When driving at any speed an d without prior warning vehicle is stalling/grinding and jerking. Also, when there is alot of pressure within the vehicle, there is a very loud noise coming from the vehicle .
The dealer has the same belief as I, that the defect occurred at the assembly plant due to the fact the rear gear housing is sealed and no moisture could have entered, the housing assembly from the highway. This vehicle has highway driving only, to its credit.
Since july of 1997, I have experienced the transmission slipping out of gear into neutral at highway speeds. Also, a thump in the front end intermittently while driving down all types of road, a spark knocked so loud I sometimes wonder if the motor is going to last. There is often the smell of burning wires and burning fluid and sometimes the cab fills with smoke. In addition, cruise control gains speed (sometimes 5 to 8 MPH over what it is set at). The odometer gains miles.
At speed above 50mph, transmission/engine surges up approximately 150 RPM. This generally occurs when load is placed on engine, as in going up a long shallow grade. Dealer says it is just the way the truck drives, but it is beyond that. The tranny is a four speed automatic, and limiting it to 3rd gear does not fix the problem. Help.
When my truck goes into overdrive, there is a grinding, viberating noise that seems to come from the transmission. After the tranny fluid warms up theres a slight noise accompanied with a real bad loss of foward speed. I have to make it downshift to go just a little faster while in overdrive
1500 truck taken to dealer previously for front end vibration. Dealer said tire problem. Tire maker replaced tires. On day of incident, at speed of 10 MPH, drive shaft fell out while truck jumped up/down on street. Truck towed to dealer location. Owner terrified by experience. If had been driving at normal highway speed would have resulted in crash.
The dealers were notified and they weren't able to fix the problem. I was told that other people have reported similar problem and that it happens on hot days. Since they were not able to repeat the problem when they test drove my vehicle they were not able to pin point the problem to attend to. They didn't think it was a safety issue. I disagree! Here is the problem. After a complete stop the vehicle sometimes would hesitate to accel when I step on the gas peddle. I hear the RPM going up as I press the gas but the vehicle doesn't respond accordingly. I see the safety issue in these possible situations: when I am making a left turn after a complete stop if my vehicle doesn't get out of the intersection as I expect it to, it could turn into a dangerous situation for me and the on coming traffic. Another situation would be when I enter the freeway after a complete stop. The vehicle must accelerate adaquately in order for it to join the on coming traffic. I thank you so much for your services. I'm glad that I can turn to someone who will listen to my concerns. My encounters with the dealers were not pleasant soon after they sold me the car. Thank you again. I hope to hear from you soon.
Transmission is leaking. Dealer refusing to repair vehicle on warranty.
Consumer experiencing problem with transmission failing to operate properly. Vehicle has had two transmission replacements, and problem appears to be unresolved at this time. Dealer notified.
Tranmission fluid temperature exceeded, causing the vehicle to catch on fire, melting everything under the hood. The fire department came out to put out the fire out and found out that the tranmission cooling lines caught on fire.
Steering box failed.
Truck was in park position and the truck slipped out of gear and went forward and went into someones yard. Then the truck finally hit a tree which caused the truck to come to a stop.
Transmission has failed several times.
Vehicle vibrates continuously.
While shifting from park into reverse vehicle will stall. Dealers did check vehicle and replaced various sensors, but problem remains. Owner is very concerned for his safety.
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