Transmission 68rfe loses power due to the accumulator retention plates screws becoming loose, falling into the oil pan which results in the accumulator retention plate to deform and the pistons to dislodge resulting in immediate power loss. This occurred while driving in traffic at 50 MPH requiring me to take evasive action to avoid collisions with other commuters.
2014 Ram 2500 transmission complaints
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This is third time reporting/asking for assistance...... Please reference to case # 11348377 from about 7 august and reference to case number 11352009 filed this month. I have received zero feedback on this matter and would like to know why ? Furthermore, I have researched on the federal safety agency web site for similar problems related to my 2 previous attempts to reach you. From 2014 - 2018 model year, there were numerous complaints filed with the federal safety agency regarding premature transmission failure on ram 2500/3500 trucks with the 68rfe transmission. And 3-4 months ago, a recall was issued ....20v043000 addressing the same problems that I experienced with my truck, a 2014 ram 2500 with 68rfe. I asked for support in that you engage with ram about these failures that I and other have reported on your web site. Furthermore, am hoping you folks are not gullible enough to believe ram on current recall that says transmission fluid can come out of the dipstick tube and the corrective action is to replace the seperator plate in the valve body !!! While the engine is running, oil will continue to cycle thru transmission and cooler ...... Highly unlikely it will come out of dipstick tube because the seperator plate gasket failed. What is most likely to happen is what I experienced , that when the seperator plate failed, hydraulic pressure is suddenly lost at certain vales in the valve body simultaneously routing hydraulic pressure where its not supposed to go resulting in accumulator piston failure and eventually complete valve body failure resulting in total transmission failure. Please don't allow ram to " bs " you by saying oil will come out of the dipstick tube and why then I ask, per the recall letter, this has nothing to do with re-programming the PCM ! My transmission failure occured while driving at about 30 MPH when without warning, threw multiple dtc's. I need help from you !!!
I was driving and stop and a stop light. Then I started to go and had heard and felt an impact feeling with engine reving and not going anywhere. All I heard was whining. Also there was no movement in any gears. I go push car from any gear.!took to a shop and they said could be a factory defect. The spindales on transfer case and transmission output shaft wore down with rust and water. So far cost is 1900 of repairs. Need to be fixed asap
Please refer to tracking number 11348377, you assigned that to my original complaint with no feedback or updates. Now you have issued recall number 20v043000 which addresses the exact same problem in my initial complaint/concern. The real problem that ram wont tell you is that when the seperator plate in valve body fails, the hydraulic pressure goes places its not supposed to causing accumulator pistons to activate at wrong times causing catastrophic failure as I experienced while driving at only 57k miles. As I previously stated in original complaint, this faulty plate in valve body has existed for many years with numerous costs from many customers. It is my opinion that I highly recommend you folks engage with ram and justify extending this recall to at least the 2014 model year with repair cost reimbursed to original owners. This failure lead to a cost of $4700 including warranty that I should not have had to pay had ram been more consumer minded all these years. Perhaps not enough people have complained about this particular problem but this definitely needs more attention applicable back to the 2014 model year if not earlier. Thank you
Unable to shift from park to reverse
Vehicle has 57k miles and transmission achieved complete failure. Traveling at about 35mph, going straight in city traffic and mil light came on, initial code read showed 3 faults in transmission. Specific diagnosis was grim and final diagnosis by transmission clinic validated total transmission failure. This vehicle was purchased new on july 14 2014 and has been meticulously maintained per owners manual during warranty period. Internet research found numerous articles about the 68rfe transmission having a poorly designed valve body that allows high pressure fluid to be routed to multiple clutches simultaneously resulting in catastrophic failure that I experienced. I have no doubt that based on this generation of 68rfe transmission, that ram was fully aware of potential defects/failure yet has taken no action to initiate inspections and/or repairs and request that the federal safety agency initiate contact with ram and discuss this matter. Repairs are in progress at " transmission clinic " in colorado springs, colorado 3875 interpark dr, 719‑471‑0777 with an estimated cost of $4500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle shifted to fourth gear and the gear ceased with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact retrieved dtc code: p0750 (lr solenoid circuit fault). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,325.
Started up my truck to go to town, engine came on about 5 min in the drive so I took it straight to o'reillys where they did the scan and the computer said misfire in cylinder 3. So we changed the spark plugs and took it back to reset the light, started it back up and light came on again with same explanation. So we parked the vehicle until we could find what was going on, talked to a mechanic and he said probably the cam/lifter problem, he looked at the vehicle seen I had a dropped valve seat(very odd for just starting up a vehicle) so we called dodge and they insisted they had to diagnosis it so we paid a towing company to haul it to them. Dodge called me back and said dropped valve seat but also cam/lifters need replaced. I dont see how dodge can just say it's on you to fix with this many vehicle owners all having the same problem. This is expensive fixes but not only that I have a truck with a loan payment that I cannot drive till it's fixed.
Driving in my neighborhood about 20 MPH coming up to a stop sign hear this howling noise if you will. Then when I hear it instantly something grabbed and locked and stopped me! I've been having issues with my transmission slipping, well not slipping but between gears. Like the rpms were going up but nothing was moving. I'm not talking about the RPM gauge on the truck going up, it's just a rev up sound. Then will catch and go I'm guessing it's all with the transmission. I'm just glad I was only doing 20 MPH instead of hwy speed when it locked up
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated that the transmission line leaked transmission fluid without warning. The contact took the vehicle to vaughn motors (318‑346‑6367, located at 1102 nw main st, bunkie, la 71322) where it was diagnosed that the bracket fractured that held the frame in the transmission on the front passenger wheel. The technician stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,500. *tt
On december 21st, 2018 I took my truck to a car wash. Following the initial cleaning the attendant placed the truck in neutral, exited the truck, engaged the track mechanism and walked back to the next truck in line. I was in the glassed in area watching. Without warning the truck went to full throttle racing through the car wash tunnel and hitting a toyota van waiting to be moved to the next cleaning point. I watched as the attendant tried to race down the tunnel after the truck. Just as the truck struck the van he entered and put the truck in park. The engine slowed from full throttle to what appeared to be normal. I filed a complaint with chrysler. They had a third party run a diagnostic program on my truck. They sent the information to chrysler engineers. I received a phone call telling me chrysler was not responsible for the incident. I have written them again telling them I thought their investigation was incomplete since they spoke to no one on staff at the car wash or review the video of the event. They implied the problem was caused by after market mats. Since I was present and observed the incident, I am not satisfied with that explanation and have asked them to state to me in writing my truck is safe to drive. I do not anticipate that happening as I believe they are playing a classic game of cya. There is a video of the event as it happened. *tr *dt *dt
The output shaft for transfer case has broken 2 times both with 20k miles on the truck there are numerous recalls but does not show this year and it needs fixed first time I had 18000 miles on the truck going 35 MPH the 2nd time I had 40000 miles going around 25mph
I have been receiving a fault code on my truck for "electronic throttle control" I take it to an auto parts store and dealership to only be told no codes are present, even when they see the light on the dash. Since having the code pop up my fuel consumption has increased drastically. My avg mpg went from 14.6mpg to 10.2mpg, with the same driving conditions and same route that I have driven the last 4 years. I have had both the dealership and auto parts store clear the codes that are present, the light goes out. But will return within minutes of driving. But yet no fault codes for it specifically. I have searched the net for this issue and have found several articles on multiple dodge, ram and crystler vehicles doing this same issue with the dealership telling them the same thing. For me to be consuming a larger amount of fuel with driving the same route and conditions this has to be doing something drastic and damaging to the emission and engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled out of the park position and crashed into an air conditioning unit. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact experienced a similar failure in the past, but was able to jump back into the vehicle and stop it with the emergency brake. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not damaged. The vehicle was taken to chris nikel chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (918‑355‑5000, located at 2920 n aspen ave, broken arrow, ok 74012), but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
There are bolts on the manifold that keep breaking. I have gone into the shop 3 times for call back issues. Each time they check my manifold, I have bolts that are broken. 1.5 years ago I replaced 2 bolts. In may of 2018 I replaced 2 bolts. In july of 2018 I replaced 7 bolts. The dealer says they replace bolts on the dodge,every week. They call it a dodge thing. They say it is from the torque, when it heats up. They are breaking while I am driving.
We have had this vehicle excellerating on its own for over two years when you let off the break after a stoplight the truck excel rate to 1500 RPM is making it very difficult to stop this condition happens anytime of the year and all driving conditions as well does it whenever it feels like it
2014 dodge ram 250. Consumer writes in regards to brake transmission shift interlock safety recall. *ld
T79 brake transmission shift interlock. My understanding is that a fix for this locking pin has not been created. So this will cause it to possibly shift out of park with out warning. So the part has not broken yet with 91k plus on it. Which is not good for sure because it could break at any given time and I pull a lot of trailers. Also trying to sell my truck have lost several sells due to it. Plus even tried to sell and can not trade it in even. So cant get out from under the truck.
Remedy for t79 recall continues to not be available. Notified of this recall december 20th 2017. Recall not fixed in a timely manner.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to smolich motors chrysler (1865 u.s. 20, bend, or 97701, (541) 389-1177), but the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
When 4x4 service is required the trucks drive system will rattle very loud forcing the truck to come to a complete stop. The truck must be shut off and restarted this will happen every 1000 miles until service is performed. This happened about 4000 miles before my 60,000 mile service on the interstate pulling a fifth wheel and then again 3000 miles before required service. This happened again at 76,000 miles on the interstate single lane no shoulder in the mountains of utah. This is very dangerous. I get a reminder message for required service, but the 4x4 service reminder is unacceptable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated that the gear shifter was able to move without the key being inserted in the ignition or the brake pedal being depressed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Carl burger chrysler jeep dodge ram (8355 hercules st, la mesa, ca) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and did not know when the parts were to become available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 47,968. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called colorado springs dodge at 719‑428‑6400 (located at 7455 austin bluffs pkwy, colorado springs, co 80923) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. While the vehicle was stationary and unoccupied, it rolled backwards out of the park position and crashed into some trees. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. Egolf chrysler jeep dodge ram in brevard, north carolina was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train), which was directly related to the failure; however, there was no remedy. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Franklin chrysler dodge jeep ram in franklin, tennessee was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
When driving on the road and you let off the gas pedal, then you need to accelerate to get out of the way of someone or to avoid a near accident, you press the gas pedal all the way down and there is a couple second delay to a few seconds, a lag, before the truck appears to receive the command to hurry up and go. It has caused me to almost be rear ended and be in an accident with my wife and daughter in my truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. While the vehicle was parked, it shifted into neutral by itself. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (cronic chrysler dodge jeep ram, 2515 n expressway, griffin, ga 30223) where it was diagnosed that the gear shift was defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 65,500.
When pulling a travel trailer going up or down a steep grade with the vehicle in tow hall the transmission will hang up in any given gear forcing you to apply the break and shift the vehicle into neutral then back into drive this has been reported to lone star doge 1309 s. Pacific mineola tx. The dealership said no codes were found so nothing was wrong. I have had this happen several times and am worried about driving the truck now. I have taken the truck into the dealer multiple times for this issue and it still has not been repaired. I take it in one time and they tell me it is fixed after they work on it it is not fixed and I take it in again and they say it is the egr valve so I have that fixed and it is still doing the same thing so I bring it in again and they say it is something else and I would need to pay for repairs again. This should have been covered under the warranty but they say this needs to be fixed first before the warranty work can be done why cant they just fix the warranty work instead of find things that "have to be fixed before that work can be done" with no relation to the transmisssion.
I have had several incidents this year of the transmission lever being stuck in park. This is with engine on, brake pedal depressed, and emergency brake released. You could not move the lever at all you were stuck, after 30-60 sec, and repeated attempts to move the lever, it eventually moved to drive. This was reported to the local dodge ram dealer lone star doge 1309 s. Pacific st. In mineolia tx this year, who claims not to be able to reproduce the problem. No paperwork was even written up on the incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at a parking lot, the gear lever shifted out of park independently without warning. The contact was able to stop the vehicle once it began to roll three feet. The vehicle was taken to autonation dodge dealer, located at 1011 chatham center drive, savannah, ga 31405, where it was diagnosed that the gear lever electrical module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not covered under the power train warranty and they will not repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 55,710.
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