The transmission is slipping and making clunking noises and I'm worried it fails while driving it could be a safety issue. I noticed other people online mention the same problem. This should be a manufacture recall to get repaired not a consumer.
2018 Ram 2500: transmission slipping
5 of the 2,610 complaints about the 2018 Ram 2500 describe transmission slipping.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 24 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Transmission slipping by model year
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What owners say
While driving the truck seems to jolt when trying to get into the next gear or it seems to be slipping a gear. At times the truck will stay in a gear too long and not switch over in a timely manner or it it will switch gears too quickly. The dealership and another quote says it seems it could be the transmission valve plate and solenoid all the way up to a new transmission is needed. The truck has only 53,000 miles and maintained routine oil Changes and maintenance. I would like to see if there is a recall or one needed because I have never owned vehicle that needed a transmission at 53,000. That’s insane.
The truck would not go above 40 mph, then the transmission began slipping, slowing the truck down to 20 mph. This happened while pulling my camper. This put us at risk of collision. The truck is going to the dealer on Weds, Aug 14. The vehicle has yet to be inspected, but will be at the dealer on Aug 14. No warning lights.
Bought secondhand at auction with low mileage. Had checked outbytrusted mechanic, all was well. Vehicle records showed brand new transmission on truck. Transmission slipped after service. From July 2022 to today (December 2023) have had to replace transmission FOUR TIMES at great expense. Went to dealership and found no recall notice, they are offering to purchase truck for $7500 cash. Purchase price was approximately $33000 plus about $15,000 in repairs/new transmission replacements and cost of rental vehicle in the thousands as this was a truck purchased for a business. Please issue a recall for this vehicle! This has put a huge dent in our small business and we still don’t have a functional truck!
Our truck has less than 25000 miles on it and the transmission has been consistently slipping in high gears for about the last 3000 miles. Our friends had the same truck with 46000 miles and their transmission just failed. We have read about many instances with the same transmission going out prematurely. Our truck is available for inspection. There have been no warning lights in the truck.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Seal - output shaft
- Gear - reaction sun
- Plate
- CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble...
- Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
- Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates
- No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
- Transfer Case Shift Lever Design Change
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
- Risk
- Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the Body Control Module software. Dealers will also test the BTSI operation, replacing the solenoid as necessary. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U11.
Recall number 18V100000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2018 Ram 2500 slipping
Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 2018 Ram 2500?
5 of 2,610 owner complaints about the 2018 Ram 2500 (0%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 2018.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Ram 2500?
There is 1 recall and 24 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2018 Ram 2500
ABS 1,974Adaptive cruise 680Brake failure 58Check engine light 44Backup camera 26Spongy pedal 12Warning lights 12Grinding brakes 10Won't shift 10No deployment 7Engine failure 7Loss of power 6Transmission failure 6Ball joint 5Fire or smoke 5Harsh shifting 5Hesitation 5Power steering loss 5Stalling 5Won't start 5
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