Consumer's son was driving at approximately 50 to 60 MPH and vehicle drifted off on side of road, 6 to 8 inch drop, which caused right rear rim to bend, resulting in right rear axle breaking. A private mechanic informed consumer that axle did not fuse together properly.*ak
2001 Dodge Ram transmission complaints
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Rpms are racing down and up, and sometimes get stuck in up position. When shifting gears, a clanking noise occurs. Also, when starting up vehicle it will shake. Consumer was told these problems are due to faulty computer and chrysler will not have a remedy for about 2-3 months. *ak there was noise from rear end when shifting gear. The driver side door was hard to close. The engine had rough idle.
Right front tire almost fell off while driving. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and he said there was no grease in bearings.
We have tried to get this transmission repaired/replaced since purchase date. We have gone thru the lemon law process, as a result it was labeled a "life threatening malfunction or nonconformity that impedes the consumer's ability to control or operate the vehicle for ordinary use or reasonable intended purposes ore creates a risk of fire or explosion." [rcw 1931183021(18)] we have spoke to many others with transmission problems who own dodge ram trucks. I understand now, thru hindsight, that dodge trucks with this particular transmission are noted for problems.
Truck will not shift smoothly into gear. Has called dealer and was told truck problem cannot be repaired.
When travling at any speed vehicle becomes diffcult to change into 3rd or 4th gear. When temperature gets colder situation becomes worse. Contacted dealer, and dealer was willing to replace transmission.
Consumer tried to put car in drive and it felt like it was in neutral. To go in reverse has to put it into neutral. To drive it has to be in 2nd gear. Took to dealer.
After 500 miles transmission would not shift properly. Took to dealer and there was no transmission.
Several dodge ram owner w/ automatic trans and diesel engines have also reported trans problems, this one inparticular would not shift into overdrive at all .
Down shifts to 2nd gear when backing off of accelerator.
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