Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram srt10. The contact stated that the accelerator and clutch pedals were slipping while driving various speeds. The dealer replaced the clutch and the discs. On a separate occasion, she heard a rattling noise under the hood and felt as if something were loose. She also smelled burning transmission fluid and she lost the gearing of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage is 36,000. Updated 3/11/09 *cn the transmission was replaced as well. Updated 03/13/09.
Dodge Ram transmission failure problems
70 of the 3,966 owner complaints about the Dodge Ram describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 70
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical mileage
- 67,500
Is there a fix? There are 6 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Won't shift 3Stalling 3Slipping 2Check engine light 2Overheating 1Loss of power 1Jerking 1Hesitation 1
What owners say
The rpms increased, and the gears popped on the vehicle on their own. Took vehicle to repair shop for check up, and results showed that a new transmission needed to be replaced.
While driving transmission failed while shifting. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that coolant line needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem had not been resolved, it recurred.
While driving 60 MPH the transmission failed without warning. The transmission pump malfunctioned and all parts had to be replaced. *jb common problem.
Transmission failed after 30000 mile warranty period. Consumer stated he owned four of the same vehicles, and the same thing happened with the transmission.
While driving transmission failed to go from second to thid gear. Mechanic stated that the third gear lip seal failed. This was a common failure with these vehicles.
Consumer stated that transmission failed at 80,000 miles. While driving to work power shut down, and the vehicle stopped. Consumer had vehicle towed to a dodge dealer, and was told that the transmission failed. The dealer/mechanic told consumer that in order to repair vehicle it would cost her from $3000.00 to $5000.00.
The transmission failed at roughly 64,000 miles and I had it repaired at a dodge dealership. In september of 2003, the transmission failed again at 108,000.
The transmission failed due to lack of lubrication. Just go to jasper.com. They say that 1995 to 2001 dodge truck transmissions have a high rate of failure due to lack of lubrication. Seems that dodge put to low a volume pump in all these transmissions. Local transmission rebuilders tell me that you can not let the truck idle because the tranny gets no lubrication at low RPM's. So during the winter while you are waiting for the windsheild to clear off to drive in the northeast where it snows. You are damaging your tranny. The tranny over heat light never came on just the service engine light.dodge says there is nothing wrong. I have a list of other people who have had dodge tranny problems. One is my brother-in-law.
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.
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 1995 (15 complaints), 1994 (14 complaints) and 1996 (14 complaints).
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