While driving 60 MPH the transmission failed without warning. The transmission pump malfunctioned and all parts had to be replaced. *jb common problem.
1999 Dodge Ram: complete transmission failure
7 of the 366 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 17 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
It's been driving without problems, but all of a sudden, the check engine light came up. Computer diagnostic told a problem on transmission/speed checking sensor. Upon further check at the repair shop, they found a lot of small metal debris around the speed checking sensor inside the transmission. Now transmission needs to be replaced.
There have been multiple reporst of transmission failure on this and several other year vehicles to chrysler over the last few years. I was lucky and in my case the transmission wnet out while in reverse in a parking area and I was able to recruit help to push it out of traffic.
Consumer has had to replace transmission 4 times and motor once since purchase because piston had hole in it. Dealer cannot say why.
I have owned this truck for less than 1 year and fifth gear has gone out 5 times. I previously had a 1998 dodge ram pickup and after fifth gear going out four times I had to replace the whole transmission. My son owns a 1998 dodge ram pick up and has had to replace the transmission and fifth gear twice. What is wrong? Please help us.
Reporting defective transmission parts; on two occasions the fifth gear went out due to a nut that retracted and caused the transmission to lose fifth gear. Now on third occasion they will replace transmission. Can the federal safety agency help or provide additional information on this matter.
While driving approximately 40mph transmission died/stalled out. It had started to jerk before going out. The rpms were revved up. Transmission went into neutral on its own. Then vehicle stopped. Was vacationing in south carolina when this occurred.
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 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
7 of 366 owner complaints about the 1999 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 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
No deployment 23Pulling 23ABS 13Adaptive cruise 10Brake failure 9Knocking 8Jerking 8Headlights 7Fuel pump 6Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5Fire or smoke 5Seat belt 5Slipping 5Stalling 5Tire blowout 5
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