The transmission made a squeaking noise and then locked up.
2001 Dodge Ram transmission complaints
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Consumer states that while driving transmission makes a "knocking" noise, especially when vehicle is changing gears. Dealer has inspected vehicle 4x and is unable to determine cause. Ts
I got 2 month out of the replacement part because of the mileage now I have to replace it again 550.00 every 2 month because dodge doesn't want to admit there is a problem with this transmission (47re).
Transmission failed while driving due to transmission sensor. Consumer was almost involved in a collision.
Prior to the recall the clock spring was fixed. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for the cost of repair.
(father on behalf of son) consumer purchased vehicle for his son. There has been a reoccuring constant transmission and transfer case lock up. There have been attempts to rectify this problem but to no avail.
While driving, vehicle will stall out without any warning. Dealer contacted.*akdealer repalced ais motor, reset fuel memory in PCM and replaced map sensors. However problem still exists. Prndl is loose. Dealer adjusted prndle.
At low speed and with out warning gear will pop out of set gear and vehicle will then stall. Dealer has been notified. However, mechanic was unable to solve the problem.
Consumer states the torque converter was replaced twice, causing engine to cut off when driving.
Consumer started vehicle and put vehicle in gear and there was no resistance. Gears were able to slide up and down into any gear. Driver had to go into hood of vehicle and manually put vehicle into gear to drive home. Dealer has vehicle.*ak
On several occasions, while driving, consumer states clutch seized and vehicle stalled. Dealer replaced clutch assembly and flywheel and found clutch disc burned out. Customer states the transmission clunks when shifting. Customer states vehicle will buck when attempting to start in 1st gear. Vehicle shudders when driving and customer has completely lost clutch.*tt
The column shifter has broken down a total of five times since oct 2001. It has been fixed each time by antwerpen dodge at no cost. Would like to thank mr. Elliot abascal of antwerpen dodge at 12420 auto dr., clarksville, md 21029, phone number 410 531 5701. This is the first dodge truck that I owned and it's been a major disappointment, considering the fact that I paid over $21,000.00 of my hard earned money and have to repeatedly turn it in for service. This is unacceptable. More importantly, if I were to engage the steering colum and it malfunctioned, I may get into a serious accident. Somebody may be hurt or even killed. Don't know what else to say except that I will not buy a dodge ram again unless this matter is resolved. Will go back to buying chevy trucks. I can be reached at 410 674 2667 or 301 429 5514 (work). Respectfully, ltc daniel l. Bloom, jr.
Rear axle is leaking oil. Dealer notified.
When pulling fifth wheel trailer or going up a hill, transmission tried to find a gear or keep shifting back and forth until a gear was found. Also, engine will over rev. Contacted dealer who indicated to shift automatic vehicle like it was a standard. *ak consumer states the trailer is always pulled with the overdrive turned off and that the shifting problem is in any gear when the rpms drop, below 2000 rpms.
When taking off and vehicle goes into high gear it starts chugging. When accelerating vehicle will decelerate. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.
Transmission has gone out three times: first time was in may 02 when his clutch plates burned out and had to be replaced. Since then he has had to replace his coverter torch which were bad, causing solenoid pack to be replaced. Then, last time selenoid had again to be replaced.
While driving 4 wheel drive kept going into high 4 and then it goes back out. Then, their was a loud noise,and a burning smell.
Without warning and while placing vehicle in reverse, a loud grinding noise came from under the hood. *ak
While having vehicle in park and without applying brakes consumer was capable of shifting gears which resulted in a roll back.
I bought the truck in sept.01 and overdrive went out in jan 02and now again in march 02 seems everyone is having this problem I am currently putting in a 6spd conversion kit which is costing me $4000.00.
Dodge says they dont have a problem but everyone you talk to has had a nut come off of 5th gear some more than once.
While driving to work (62-miles), the engine seemed to provide no power to transmission. I parked the truck and noticed red colored transmission fluid dripping where transmission meets the engine (seal). Truck was towed to anderson dodge in rockford, il. There was no transmission fluid leakage on my driveway where I park the vehicle at home.
Vehicle came to a complete stop on the highway in 5th gear in rain. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that clutch material was coming apart, which caused componets to heat up and melt. Dealer replaced clutch assemly. Please provide any further information.
Brake shoes had 65% of the pads remaining however the rivets holding the pads onto the brake shoes came loose on 3 of the four brakes.the service mgr. Told me that he felt this is a defect of the brakes however I still had to pay the entire bill.the auto matic transmission has leaked fluid after 5 different attempts to fix it by the dealer.still leaks
Vehicle downshifted from a low gear to a high gear normally between speeds of 55-60mph. Vehicle jerked back and forth and lurched consumer forward. Vehicle has been to dealer 4 times for a problem that they cannot fix.consumer barely got home after returning from dealer.
Consumer heard a loud noise coming from back tires of pickup while towing a trailer. *ak dealer stated there was a problem with the pinion gear where the differential is. Consumer states keys would get stuck in recessed screw holes on steering wheel, and while attempting a turn the vehicle would be stuck almost causing consumer to have an accident.
When putting spare tire on and when shifting vehicle into four wheel drive, transfer case makes a banging noise. Dealership is aware of problem.
Truck parked,engine running. Tried to remove igntion key from the outside of the vehicle,vehicle rolled downhill, possible transmission slippage.indicated in park the whole time.crashed after rolling into neighbor's yard
While traveling at 50mph there would be a high pitch whine. Going 45mph would have a dronning noise/ out of round. Have taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed that noise was noticeable. Mechanic waiting on technical service bulletin before repairing transmission. *ak dealer informed consumer to only use overdrive even when towing.
The vehicle could not shift from 2nd to 3rd and to 4th without grinding gears. The consumer states the vehicle was unsafe and was performing poorly.
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