Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH the electronic throttle control went into limp mode and the warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was stopped and shut off. Upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions where it was repaired. The failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,857 and the current mileage was 105,909.
Dodge Ram won't shift problems
35 of the 3,966 owner complaints about the Dodge Ram describe stuck in gear or won't shift, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 35
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 77,000
Is there a fix? There are 6 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Transmission failure 3Slipping 2Check engine light 2ABS 2Wipers 1Stalling 1Jerking 1
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into overdrive. While driving less than 65 MPH, the contact would engage the cruise control and whatever gear he would shift into would cause the vehicle to get less gas mileage. In addition, the motor would run faster than normal. The dealer stated that if he would manipulate the foot pedal, the overdrive would engage. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was operating in the manner it was designed. The failure and current mileages were less than 8,800. Updated 1/6/09 *cn the consumer stated the transmission would drop out of drive and the engine speed went up instead of down. Updated 01/14/09.
Truck would not go into gear. Dodge had a tsb for a faulty transmission filter that would crack. This is what caused the problem. Truck was just over 3,000 miles over warranty but dodge would not cover the repair. Now truck is stalling when coming to a stop but only when I first start the truck up in the morning. Truck will restart no problem. Once I have driven the truck a few miles the stalling problem goes away. This happens everytime I drive the truck after it has been sitting for a while. Check engine light just came on today and truck is a the mechanic.
Cylinder head's are cracked, causing truck to damage head gaskets. Overdrive on the truck went out so truck wouldn't shift.
Would not shift, shifting roughly, check engine light stays on, high rpms
While traveling vehicle would not shift out of first gear to second gear until vehicle reached 25 MPH - 30 MPH intermittently. Dealer has been contacted.
Upon starting vehicle and motor is cold, vehicle will not shift properly. Mechanic states lip seal is wearing causing the vehicle not to shift properly. Please provide any further information. Ts
Transmission shifting erratic, climbing grade will not shift down to lower gears and then hard gas will cause it to downshift, but then immediately return to lower gear. When overdrive turned off, cannot get to downshift at all.
The vehicle will not go into reverse and back up, but will go forward. Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer when it was first purchased, due to a vibrating noise. At 36041 miles, the overdrive unit failed which had taken out the reverse. A new transmission was installed. This corrected the vibration noise which turned out to be coming from a broken snap ring that held the overdrive unit.
When vehicle is cold it will not go into reverse. Also, vehicle will not go into second or third gear unless consumer releases gas pedal and rpms will come down. Dealership was aware of problem.
Related recalls
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling 504 my 2009 dodge ram 2500/3500 pickup trucks heavy duty cab chassis with manual transmission and power adjustable pedal package. The clutch pedal connecting rod to the clutch master cylinder may separate from the master cylinder. This may not allow disengagement of the clutch when the pedal is depressed, which could result in unintended vehicle movement.
- Risk
- Increased stopping distance and engine stalling may occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clutch master cylinder hydraulic system free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 09V078000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- On certain two wheel drive trucks equipped with manual transmissions, the front driveshaft yoke may break under certain driving conditions.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 07V413000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain 4x4 pickup trucks, the rear axle flange weld to the axle tube could fatigue and allow the brake caliper assembly to rotate.
- Risk
- During rotation, the brake line could separate from the caliper resulting in a brake fluid loss in the rear brake hydraulic system.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install rear brake caliper reinforcements on the rear axle assemblies. Owner notification began december 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V159000 · Recall details
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
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission.
- Risk
- When these temperatures occur, the fluid line will not stay connected with the transmission and fluid can spray onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in smoke or fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.
Recall number 97V084000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 1996 (12 complaints), 1997 (5 complaints) and 1995 (3 complaints).
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