transmission problem
8.4
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$1,950.00
Average Mileage:
89,068 miles
Number of complaints:
10 complaints
Most common solutions:
- rebuild transmission (9 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission failure
2007Dec 22
Ram 1500 1500 Quad Cab 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 108,000 miles
Ok this one really pissed me off. I have 108000 miles on this truck and the transmission completely sucks. It won't shift out of first gear. There were metal shavings in the oil pan too. Rebuilt transmissions run about 1200 dollars and a new one is 4500 dollars. I'm 16 years old and I don't have a job how am I supposed to get this fixed. Dodge SUCKS and they need to stand by their products.
2008Jan 02
Ram 1500 Ram 1500 4x4 Slt 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 119,000 miles
PISS ON DODGE YOU CANT AFFORD EM! SPOKEN FROM A FORMER DODGE LOVER!!!!!!!!! I HAVE ALWAYS TALKED CRAP ABOUT CHEVY BUT IM GONNA BUY ONE ,OR A FORD OR A BICYCLE LEAST IT WOULD BE MORE RELIABLE!
2008Feb 25
Ram 1500 Quad Cab 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 111,000 miles
To put this calmly and peacefully as possible. Dodge Rams F*&$ing suck. I have recently purchased a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. Test drove it and everything seemed great. Real eye candy really. Very nice (looking) truck.Well about 800 miles later started hearing a god awful rattle from the transfer case. Then just like that it locked up. Still drivable I took it to the shop. Well before I got there the transmission decides to kick the bucket as well. Lost all gears but 1st. So the mechanic looked it over and decided both the trans a transfer case were gone. Both had substantially large pieces of metal in the pans. So as calmly and warranty starved as could be forked over a $2500 check. Received a warranty on trans so was happy that I would be covered in that aspect. Well today i finally picked it up and drove it home. Went down the highway great. Was thrilled at the fresh responsive trans and lack of noise that once surrounded me. While exiting the highway, I began to accelerate off the ramp and 2nd gears slips completely out and then violently jerks back into gear. Thinking that maybe it was fresh and everything needed to be broken in a little I shrugged it off. Well the next stop light same thing. So I got concerned. While traveling roughly 45mph I heard a whistle/ whopping noise from the trans. Within 3 seconds BAM!!!! My rear wheels completely lock. Panicked I hit the brakes and they release. Grinding and crunching is all I hear and trans pops out of gear. Surprised and shocked I slowly put it back into gear and everything seemed to be working besides the noise. Well about 1 minute from home BAM!!!! Real wheels lock and I loose all gears . Then they release. Then it got stuck in Overdrive and I had no power to get down the road. Suddenly something finally popped and released the gear and i was able to make it home.. I got out to the smell of burning trans fluid. I look underneath and fluid it dripping from the belt housing. This was after 30 miles on a Rebuilt Transmission. So tomorrow Im getting towed back to the shop for more than likely a new transmission. Im covered under warranty But Ive been without a truck for 2 weeks and now the wait begins again. My advice for all is not to get a Ram unless its a 5 speed. The Autos have serious problems and Im not the only one as you can see. I would rate the truck a overall D-. I love the exterior and interior. But its all eye candy. Good Luck to All.
2007Jun 20
Ram 1500 1500 Sport 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 94,000 miles
My truck just started slipping a little. So I looked at the ex. warr. and it was up in
2,000 mi. so had it rebuilt.
2007Jul 18
(reported on)Ram 1500 Bronze 5.2LV8
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
Transmission went out 71,000 miles right after warranty expired
Called Dodge dealer no help got screwed
Cost me $950.00
2007Nov 10
Ram 1500 5.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 111,000 miles
In May 2006, 77,000 miles, transmission failed and was rebuilt. in 11/2006, the overdrive failed causing the transmission to fail so they rebuilt it again. TODAY++++++++++++ failed again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Exactly one year later from the last rebuilt, they said there are flakes and the tranny is failing. I'm not doing anything stupid w/ my truck, what gives?
2007Oct 17
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
First gear just completely went away - Extended warranty expired just a few months before. Go figure. This is my first and last #$%^ing Dodge.
2007Sep 23
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT 318 MAGNUM
- Automatic transmission
- 118,682 miles
I have had this truck for 2 years its been a nightmare. I have had to replace the transmission once already and now I just found out the solenoid keeps cutting in and out. Now they have to rip the tranny out and redo it again. I love my truck but this is costing us a fortune. Can anyone give me some ideas on what to do?
2007Jan 18
(reported on)Ram 1500 360
- Automatic transmission
- 38,000 miles
Whining noise started, then won't go forward or backward. Of course Dodge or Chrysler can't help me, they quoted around $1500 to rebuild transmission, Remind you my truck only had 38,000 miles on it never ran hard or never any hard core 4 wheeling. Not to mention the $500 they charged me for a rear spring around 27,000 mi and a right front u joint another 136.00 just a month before the transmission went out. Never again will I own a Dodge. And I hope any one else thinking of purchasing a vehicle thinks twice before doing so
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2007Aug 01
Ram 1500 5.9L
Transmission was flushed about 30 days before it failed.....transmission never worked extremely hard....tows occasionally, but within it's capacity....no plowing, light cargo
giltaylor1
Bourne, MA, USA
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