10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission problems

transmission problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Aug 012000

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission does not shift from second to third gear easily. Consumer contacted several mechanics, including Chrysler dealer, who said that it was a "manufacturing defect and should be recalled." Transmission began to fail at 57, 000, it was a heat related problem. An overdrive unit w/ torque converter heated up seals which will not allow the seals to hold pressure.

- Monclova, OH, USA

problem #3

Dec 051995

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Torque converter bolt failed.

- Glendora, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 171997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Torque converter locks up while towing near capacity loads up hill.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #1

Jun 261996

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Loud noise/clatter from drive train at speeds of 45-60 mph.

- South Hill, PA, USA

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