Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/20/2007 | 100000 | 6 | 10/24/2001 |
| 2001 dodge ram 2500 dashboard cracking . tv investigation slot shown on internet. my vehicle has the same problem - purchased new dashboard panel from dodge dealer $200. in the past year have front axle seals, water pump, power steering pump , fuel injection pump and automatic transmission failed. repaired over $ 6400 in expense - the dash problem broke the monkey's back. *ak | |||
| 06/27/2005 | 40000 | 5 | |
| Just after the power train warrenty was up the trans started to slip. i check fluid. it was okay. took it to the dealership and they rebuilt the trans at my cost of 2500. it still didn't shift right. the dealership told me it was fine. last year i had to have the trans rebuilt again at 2500. it ran fine for exactly 12 months. the truck is currently in the shop again to have the trans rebuilt for the third time by a licenced facility. i had it fixed one time by a friend also. the trans shop will warrenty the labor this time but, they want over 1600 for parts. this truck was $40,000 and 2,500 per trans per year and the front end redone 3 times also. the engine is too heavy and powerful for the truck and trans. a fault by engineers at chrysler should not be a constant head ache for myself and my wallet. i have replaced nearly every part on this truck x 3. the only good thing about this truck is the motor and it's because it's a cummins. | |||
| 04/27/2004 | 6 | ||
| When accelerating the vehicle jerked. the consumer took the vehcile to the dealership who determined that the transmisson failed.*ak *nm | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 24 | ||
| When you start the motor and put it in drive the tack winds out and the transmission slips real bad and when it does grab the motor stalls i have taken it to the dealer three times and the sad truth is they sold me a lemon is there any chance for a refund. this was a special order vehicle i had to wait three months for this. i paid $35000 for a lemon can you help me?*ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 24 | 03/01/2001 | |
| When you start it and put it in drive the tack winds out and the trani slips real bad and when it does catch it kills the motor i took my truck to the dealer three times . the sad truth is they sold me a lemon this was a special order vehicle i had to wait three months for this. i paid $35000 for a lemon can you help me? | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 3 | |||
| While driving vehicle hit a bump and vibrated. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic replaced the transmission gear position indicator *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 06/20/2007 | 100000 | 6 | 10/24/2001 |
| 2001 dodge ram 2500 dashboard cracking . tv investigation slot shown on internet. my vehicle has the same problem - purchased new dashboard panel from dodge dealer $200. in the past year have front axle seals, water pump, power steering pump , fuel injection pump and automatic transmission failed. repaired over $ 6400 in expense - the dash problem broke the monkey's back. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| While the consumer was pulling out of a driveway the vehicle's clutch failed. *nm the consumer stated that the sender unit for the fuel was not working and not covered by the warranty. the ball joints went out along with the clutch. at the 200 mile mark the rod which when pushed activates the clutch went out. *tc *jb | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Complaint received via e-mail. as i started a 215 mile trip to boulder co noticed some type of fastener on the floor board. at the 200 mile mark the rod which when pushed activates the clutch went out! thankfully, i was able to ease the truck to the right lane, made an illegal right turn at the light, and killed the engine as i parked it at a gas station. but what if that had happened while i was going 65 mph on the highway? i managed to figure out the use of the fastener, and replace it on the rod. at this point i will be going to the dealership management as suggested by the booklet provided entitled customer arbitration process. i would like something more substantial than just a part replacement. i do not trust the fastener to provide the safety. i work as a school psychologist for boulder valley schools. when we get a significant snowfall i use the vehicle for travel. my concern is having an accident in the parking lot, where it is not uncommon for students to mingle in the parking lot. *ak | |||
| 11/07/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| While traveling on the highway the clutch pedalfell off without prior warning. dealer is aware of the problem. ts there was a black clip that had fallen off one month prior to this incident. that clip was used to keep the clutch attached to the assembly. *jg | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||
| 03/06/2004 | 91000 | 2 | |
| The six speed manual transmission has worn out and needed major repair at only 91,000 miles.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/06/2004 | 91000 | 2 | |
| The six speed manual transmission has worn out and needed major repair at only 91,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| Sometimes vehicle will not go into reverse or 4wd. took vehicle to dealer, and they said they could not duplicate problem. *ak *slc | |||