Transmission slipping and not shifting right. In traffic decides to down shift by itself.
1999 Dodge Ram: transmission slipping
5 of the 366 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram describe transmission slipping.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 17 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Transmission slipping by model year
What owners say
This 1999 dodge ram was sold to me by ozark dodge in ozark, mo. This vehicle is a replacement for a 2001 that was a mechanical disaster. I had asked when I decided to accept their offer on the 1999 that they would do the following: change all fluids, alignment,and thoroughly go through this truck. 3 mos after the initial purchase I began having transmission problems. The transmission would slip and hunt for gears. I took it to aurora dodge in aurora, mo. For the warranty repairs and they told me all repairs had been completed. There was also a note on the service order that the fluid had been previously poorly serviced. Which tells me that ozark dodge didn't do a dam thing to this truck before they gave it to me to drive away!! I took the truck home and shortly thereafter (8 days) it began slipping and hunting for gears again. I have it in the shop for repairs again this will be it's 2nd visit to the shop for this.!! I cannot find anyone to help me to resolve this matter, I have called chrysler customer service and other numbers that they had given me and to no avail. This is the 2nd piece of chrysler ?!@#$% they have given me. This has to end now!!! I am requesting that if this problem cannot be repaired that the original dealership that sold it to me (ozark dodge be responsible for ordering me a brand new truck with the same options on it with a standard transmission instead of an automatic trans. I have all paperwork dating back to the purchase of the 2001 that they sold me knowing that it was not road ready and a hazard to whom ever drove it!!!
While traveling about 45mph on the highway and without prior warning transmission started slipping, and vehicle wouldn't move.
While traveling on the highway the transmission started to slipping . The vehicle shut down and the dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
Transmission continuously "slips" out of first gear, when attempting to launch after a stop light, or shifting from reverse to first. Following each and every start, the transmission will "slip" out of first gear.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Catalytic converter warranty coverage customer reminder letter
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions
- Subject regarding 46RE shift quality and durability improvements
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- ;Subject regarding rtv use on corporate axle. tt
- Some customers may experience a delayed torque converter clutch engagement (lock-up)
- Some customers may experience a condition where the transmission may seen to have a delayed 3-4 upshift,...
- Subject pertains to intermittent harsh engagement into reverse gear on certain re model transmissions
Related recalls
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and manual transmissions. The underbody hydraulic clutch line heat shield is too short, allowing the plastic clutch line material to be directly exposed to exhaust temperatures. It is possible to exceed the melting temperature of the clutch line material.
- Risk
- If the line melts, hydraulic fluid can leak onto the vehicle exhaust and cause an underbody fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the proper length heat shield.
Recall number 99V190000 · Recall details
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
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Ram slipping
Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
5 of 366 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram (1%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
There are 2 recalls and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Ram
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