transmission problem
7.7
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$840.00
Average Mileage:
92,134 miles
Number of complaints:
7 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- rebuild transmission (3 reports)
- band adjustment and fluid/filter change (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission problems
2004Feb 09
(reported on)Ram 1500 SLT
- 26,936 miles
I purchased a used 2001 doge ram 1500 from a Chrysler dealer with 26,936 miles. I drove it a day and a half and the check engine light came on. I brought it to the dealer and they said the torque converter was slipping. It has been in the shop or scheduled to go into the shop for the past 12 days. They keep trying new parts in the transmission to fix the problem. They put in a new torque converter and that fixed the problem so they said but I still can't get the truck back because now they found something else wrong ( some governor body for the transmission). I tried to return the truck but they said I had owned it to long. Yes, I had owned it 11 days but only 1.5 days with no problems. The dealership did give me a free 8 yr 80K mile warranty, but I would still have rather given them the truck back. They said I couldn't because the sales tax on the sale had already been sent to the state. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCT AGAIN.
2008Apr 16
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 94,000 miles
under 100,000 miles and driven under elderly person, and this is what happens when a man who has retired and got a dodge thinking it will last him the rest of his life. If they would help in some way the company wouldn't be so bad. but they pass the buck.
2007May 22
(reported on)Ram 1500 LXT 5.9 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
if you have the same issue in your truck just change the fluid and filter then adjust the bands. turn them all the way till tight and turn back 2-1/4 turns it should correct the issue but you can turn them back to what you may like but this worked for me.
2007Oct 04
(reported on)Ram 1500 1500 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
Since I've had this truck I have put new solenoids in the Transmission, had the belts adjusted, and it runs fine, stopped the shifting problem. Then I replaced all ball joints and u-joints just for peace of mind. Ive replaced the door handles on the back doors twice because the crappie clips keep breaking and guess what they don't sell the clips seperately. Then my air conditioner quit working and now thats gonna really cost me because I can't find the leak after putting dye in it meaning the only other place to look is the evaporator. But now guess whats going on, "p1740" yes the stupid Torque Converter,pump, input, output shaft seals all that junk gotta be replaced. Please Dodge I was allways a loyal fan until know, give me a break. o yeah sway bar links allways the first to go. Chrysler corp owes me a new/used truck in my eyes
2007Sep 26
(reported on)Ram 1500 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
I bought my Ram 1500 pickup 2 years ago. After routine maintenance on the U joints the reverse gear went out. I mean within a week of this. Dodge will not acknowledge that there is a problem. My husband works very hard to pay the large payments on this truck so when this happened I ran a search on these transmissions and found a website that has documentation that they are using old style transmissions not made for trucks in these trucks. They have known for a very long time that this is the case but refuse to do anything about it. I am so angry and frustrated because we can not afford to have it fixed yet and he needs to use it for work. He still drives it but can not park like most people he has to be able to pull out straight. Please be careful when dealing with Dodge, they are slick, as much as I love my truck, I will never buy another one. Tazzie, Ashtabula, OH USA
2007Feb 27
(reported on)Ram 1500 2500 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 136,000 miles
Don't know what the hell happened but went to start the truck one morning and nothing happened. Had to put it in neutral to start then the truck wouldn't engage into park..... 2 weeks later the truck started fine and now goes into gear ...... WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON
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2008Jan 05
Ram 1500 Magnum V6
ON TOP OF OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK NOW THE TRANSMISSION WON'T HARDLY SHIFT WHEN IT IS COLD AND EVEN WHEN WARM IT DOESN'T SHIFT OUT RIGHT. I'M A GRANDMA AND DON'T HOTROD AROUND, SO OBVIOUSLY TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY.
Sherri L.
Booneville, AR, USA
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