transmission problem
9.3
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$2,150.00
Average Mileage:
72,333 miles
Number of complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- pay to have transmission replaced (2 reports)
- don't buy a Dodge (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission and torque converter failure
2007Sep 24
(reported on)Ram 1500 4x4 QC SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
I am reporting the second transmission failure. The first was replaced under warranty at ~ 30000Mi. This one lasted to ~ 70000Mi. No warranty, all out of pocket for my THIRD transmission.
2007Feb 06
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I went to the dealer and attempted to get the latest problem resolved. They said that I had to go to Corp:
United States DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation
P. O. Box 21-8004
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48321-8004
Phone: (800)992-1997
I sent an email and letter to United States DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation with the below info. They worte back and told me to go to the dealer. I love the run around and service.
Curent problem:
1/10/07: Mileage 60,632. Check engine light.
Customer states check engine light is on. Check and advise. Code P1740 Torque converter overdrive solenoid performance stored. Need to remove transmission for further diagnosis. Needs torque converter and pump kit minimum.
Selling Dealer: Tustin Dodge, Tustin, CA
Servicing Dealers: Tustin Dodge, Tustin, CA; Tuttle-Click Dodge, Irvine, CA; Foothill Ranch Chrysler, Jeep Dodge, Foothill Ranch, CA; Urban Chrysler Jeep, Foothill Ranch, CA.
Purchase Date: 12/31/99
4/3/00: Mileage 5358. Check engine light.
Test drove vehicle, in and out of overdrive and lock up, no inconsistencies noted at present time, fluid clean and level Fail Code: YD FP0-4318080
6/13/00: Mileage 8510. Check engine light.
Cause: input shaft failure
Correction: removed and reinstalled transmission for repair, replaced Front PU
Comment: MP, input shaft and sealing rings, torque converter
Tech Notes: inspected front and rear clutch, reverse flush (description: converter torq remfg, pump pkg transmission, shaft transmission gskt pkg transmission, fluid transmission).
11/17/00: Mileage 15,891. Check engine light.
Customer states that the transmission has no forward or reverse. Will not move check and advise. Removed trans torque converter weld to front pump. Count remove torque converter from trans…Replaced Trans with new one, flushed cooler completed.
7/14/01: Mileage 28,390. Check engine light.
Customer states that vehicle died and check engine light came on. Check and advise. No BUS message on cluster. Unable to communicate with PCM. Tested power supply and ground to PCM and found them OK. 12.0 volts at fuse and ignition, BUS signal 2.4 at connector S. Removed and replaced the powertrain control module.
8/4/01: Mileage 28,450. Check engine light.
Check and advise. DRB II tested, DTC found TC, O/D sensor performance. Flashed reprogrammed the transfer case control module.
7/3/03: Mileage 38,853. Check engine light.
Customer states check engine light on, check and advise. Inspected and found code P1740 – TCC or solenoid performance. Performed stall test and the engine failed or stall. Removed transmission for disassembly and found input shaft seal torn and leaking front hub and piston. Overhauled transmission – replaced seals, front hub and piston – replaced torque converter boost plate (per TSB 21-11-00) overdrive style plate and valve body. Flush/Flow check trans cooler (17 PSI) cleared codes.
7/7/03: Mileage: 38,863.
Transmission fluid leaking after transmission repaired, check and advise. Resealed pan gasket.
1/10/07: Mileage 60,632. Check engine light.
Customer states check engine light is on. Check and advise. Code P1740 Torque converter overdrive solenoid performance stored. Need to remove transmission for further diagnosis. Needs torque converter and pump kit minimum.
AGAIN? Told the repair would be a minimum $2400…but wouldn’t know how much more until the transmission was pulled. The truck averages less than 10,000 miles a year…
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2007Oct 20
(reported on)Ram 1500 Sport 5.9L V8 360ci
When it all started, I believe i was in cruise control and going about 65mph and the transmission downshifted for a few seconds and went back to normal. Thinking that sometimes vehicles do have a mind of their own and being that I had kept up on all the servicing, I ignored it and went about my way. Roughly a week later, it did it again, and again and again..hmmm... Then it decided it would only upshift when it felt time to, what a joke? next day it would be as if nothing happened. Knowing my luck, I was certain that if I took it to Dodge it would be just fine...Well, I took it in anyways. After having the truck for three days they said it was a speed sensor and changed it and sent me on my way. Four days later, I'm stuck because the truck will not get out of 1st gear for anything. Turns out that the transmission is bad? or maybe the torque convertor? Dodge wanted to change one or the other and I was not having it. They had my truck for over a week this time and all they were doing was guessing and they knew that. I think by me convencing(complaining/threatening to picket) them to change the entire thing probably has saved them money in the long run. I have heard of several people that I have met have had similar problems. I like Dodge vehicles still, I would always get a warranty and I will never do business with CROWN DODGE in Ventura CA again. just terrible. Buyer beware..research before you buy.
Zack B.
Bakersfield, CA, USA
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