10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 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

Apr 151996

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Transmission will jump into low gear and/or won't down shift at times. Consumer added during cold start, transmission will not back up for short time.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 262001

Ram 1500

  • miles
Failed shift interlock system causing vehicle to roll backward, and resulting in injuries to driver's hips and knee. Dealer / manufacturer were notified; still waiting on manufacturer to respond. Please provide us with any further details on this matter.

- Elesberry, MO, USA

problem #2

Apr 301999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This vehicle can be placed into gear without the brake being applied. Dealer has not been contacted.

- South Charleston, WV, USA

problem #1

Jul 011996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission solenoid/vacuum failed.

- Redlands, CA, USA

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