10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,322 miles

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1995 Dodge Ram 3500 transmission problems

transmission problem

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1995 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #52

Mar 282004

Ram 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Transmission problems - not safe when pulling out into traffic! 1995 Dodge Ram pickup. There was a problem with the oil pump as well.

- Odenville, AL, USA

problem #51

Dec 262003

Ram 3500

  • 113,737 miles
While driving transmission overdrive gear failed without warning.

- West Valley, NY, USA

problem #50

Apr 142003

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • 59,000 miles
The vehicle is experienced the same defect with the automatic transmission cooling lines as stated in recall 97 V 084 000, but the consumer vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #49

Aug 132002

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving and when brakes were applied they did not hold, pedal went all the way to the floor, consumer stated the vehicle coasted through a red light through a busy intersection, this was caused by a hole in the brake line, which was the result of the way the brake line was assembled.. consumer stated the 4X4 did not work, the tire blew out, there was a water leak and the carpet had to be replaced twice, the rear window was replaced, the rear brakes never worked, the radio was inoperative, the hood light flickered while driving, and also vehicle experienced transmission problems.

- Huntley, IL, USA

problem #48

Jan 162002

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 20mph, and shifting gears it would stick in first gear. This caused the transmission to slip and not shift properly. Transmission has bee replaced 3 times, but problem still exists. Please add VIN.

- Harrison, TN, USA

problem #47

Oct 102000

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission was slipping and would not go into gear. Consumer had transmission rebuilt, but did not remedy problem. Transmission was still slipping until it finally went out. Contacted dealer. Please add further information.

- Argonne, WI, USA

problem #46

Apr 242001

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Consumer was traveling uphill at approximately 65 mph when vehicle suddenly lost 5th gear, and began losing speed. Consumer stated that there was a nut that held transmission in 5th gear, but this nut had fallen off. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Easley, SC, USA

problem #45

Dec 292000

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failure, so severe, unable to rebuild, at only 51,000 + miles.

- Rice Lake, WI, USA

problem #44

Aug 032000

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Premature tranmission failure caused by direct clutch pack drum machining defect resulting in outer lip seal failure. This will cause the transmission to loose 3rd gear. Chrysler does not acknowledge this common problem that ocurs with this transmissions. The aftermarket transmission rebuild kit companies have all intorduced improved(larger thicker stronger) direct clutchdrum outer lip seals to help address a problem Chrysler says does not exist.

- Demotte, IN, USA

problem #43

Aug 032000

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Premature tranmission failure caused by direct clutch pack drum machining defect resulting in outer lip seal failure. This will cause the transmission to loose 3rd gear. Chrysler does not acknowledge this common problem that ocurs with this transmissions. The aftermarket transmission rebuild kit companies have all intorduced improved(larger thicker stronger) direct clutchdrum outer lip seals to help address a problem Chrysler says does not exist.

- Demotte, IN, USA

problem #42

Dec 151994

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

97V068000/brakes: Vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with brake failure. Vehicle been to dealer shop on four or more occasions, and condition still is unresolved. Transmission trouble has also occurred several times.

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #41

Mar 221998

Ram 3500

  • miles
Transmission lines were spraying transmission fluid out, also, transmission was not shifting properly.

- Elizabeth, CO, USA

problem #40

Mar 132000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While trying to shift vehicle out of park to drive vehicle would not move. Dealer has been contacted, transmission needs to be replaced.

- New Balimore, MI, USA

problem #39

Feb 112000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle is on an incline and placed into reverse, vehicle will coast foward until the accelerator is applied. When placed in reverse on level ground, it will not react at all when the accelerator is applied. Dealer has been contacted.

- Cambridge, OH, USA

problem #38

Feb 022000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission. Vehicle not included in recall number 97V084000.

- Crescant City, CA, USA

problem #37

Dec 251998

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
Brought vehicle in once for recall on transmission cooling lines, than had to bring it back in for the same problem. Then the vehicle than broke on the highway while going at 55mph in cruise control. The vehicle's transmission just went to neutral and never went into gear again. I had to get out of the vehicle and push it of the interstate.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #36

Oct 021999

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
No summary

- Kannapolis, NC, USA

problem #35

Sep 151999

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Rear brakes grab and lock up when backing up or starting out sometimes. Transmission doesn't go into overdrive high RPM at high speeds.

- Buhl, ID, USA

problem #34

Sep 161999

(reported on)

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
No summary

- Paris Ontario Canada, AK, USA

problem #33

Jul 241999

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
NHTSA campaign id number 97V084000 - our Dodge diesel pick up had the exact problems described in th afore mentiond campaign number. Beacuse it as a diesel, doge never issued a recall or took any action to correct the problem. As a result we had to have all of the transmission cooling lines and fittings replaced at a cost of $640.

- Fallbrook, CA, USA

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