2001 Dodge Ram transmission problems

Filed Mar 13, 2009 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) and immediately called the dealer. A technician stated that he would have to pay a diagnostic fee prior to the repair and the parts were unavailable. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2006 · Seats, Transmission · 35,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle hesitated and lost power without warning. It was maneuvered off the road and towed to the dealer, who determined the transmission needed to be replaced. Also, while driving various speeds, the driver seat moved. The dealer determined a bolt fractured and the track needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 23, 2004 · Body, Transmission · 36,000 miles · CA

The vehicle slipped out of gear and the body separated from the chassis on the passenger side front.

Filed Aug 26, 2004 · Transmission · 27,000 miles · MA

Transmission was defective. Consumer picked up the vehicle from the dealership after they repaired it. While driving 65 MPH consumer heard a loud clanking noise and the rpms shot up from 2000 to 7000 rpms. Consumer almost lost control of the vehicle. Consumer eventually pulled over to the side of the road. The transmission only had 1st and 2nd gears, and had to drive in second gear only. Pr

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · CA

Engine warning light kept illuminating. Consumer stated engine slipped. Dealer determined that engine heads and transmission needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · PA

Transmission problems started in sept. Of 2002 - upshift and downshift w/o reason, check engine light comes on - o/d light comes on, trans downshifts and stays there - can't take it off unless you pull to side of road and actually shut off ignition and recycle it. Complete overhaul of trans in late dec. 2002 / jan. 2003. End of jan. 2003 - more of the same. Jul 2003, both front universals went out while vacationing in canada. Dealer most accomodating in smiths falls, ontario - but still cost $300.00 plus. Trans. Problems again (nov. 2003) dealer has it for 3 days so far and have no answers....what to do???

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Suspension, Transmission · 40,000 miles · NH

My boyfriend bought a 2001 dodge ram in november of last year. After having the truck only four months the transmission had to be completly replaced. Two days ago we noticed a problem with the shocks. He brought it to the dealership and they told him all of the shocks need replacing, as well as other things such as the axel and what not. This is only seven months after buying the thing. The people at the dealership are rude and very unhelpful. They honestly could care less about the inconvenience they have caused us.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · MI

The transmission is not shifting properly. Went to my mechanic after the check engine light came on. Electronic testing indicated two problems: (1) tune up was needed; (2) sensors in transmission indicated problem. When I bought the truck at anderson dodge in bloomfield hills, michigan, I was not informed of the 7-year/70,000 mile warranty on the power train. I found this out only after contacting the chrysler (dodge) web site that I had the 7/70,000 warranty. This was to late as I had already taken the truck to multistate transmission in waterford, michigan (on m-59)((huron street)). The dealership only informed me that I had a 3 year/36 month or 36,000 mile warranty (bumper to bumper) warranty on the vehicle, whichever came first. Much to my surprise, when trying to contact chrysler (dodge) on the computer, did I find out that I actually had the 7/70000 warranty. It was to late to take it to a dealership as multistate transmission on m-59 (huron street) in waterford, michigan already had the truck and dropped the trans for repairs. Results; rebuild the trans due to torque converter and sensors. Problem was that there was a seal inside the transmission that was defective according to multistate. I have also had conversations via the internet with chris, sr. Customer service representative and he was not very helpful. He even asked for my phone number(s) where I could be contacted and he has not contacted me as of this writing. I continue to try to contact him but he fails to return an answer for the messages that I have sent him. I have the copies of all conversations via the internet and can send to you if so needed. I even had a union secretary friend of mine who stated that the customer service reps were members of the union, which she is a secretary to see if she could help. She informed me that if I had taken the truck to a chrysler (dodge) dealership, that they would have possibly paid for half of the repairs.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 38,000 miles · NC

My transmission consisitently acted up from about 15,000 mile to the present. At 38,000 miles after numerous trips to the dealership the tranny finally stopped completely. Now 11 months and 20,000 miles later it is going out again and chrylsler says they will only pay for part of it this time leaving me with about 2,800 in repairs.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · NY

Consumer complained about defective transmission. Also, engine failed, and vehicle stalled. Consumer has had vehicle for 20 days. Dealership will not assist in repairs.