Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| PE04039 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/13/2004 | 08/26/2004 | FALSE PARK | ||
| There have been 50 complaints to odi and daimlerchrysler alleging incidents of reverse powered rollaway in subject vehicles that were parked with the engine running and the parking brake disengaged.the incidents are alleged to have resulted in 42 crashes and 3 injuries. according to daimlerchrysler, incident vehicle inspections have not identified any misadjusted or broken parts.a typical incident is believed to involve the following set of conditions:(1) with the vehicle on a relatively level surface, an attempted shift into park inadvertently places the transmission in a position between the reverse and park gear detents; (2) the driver exits the vehicle with the key in the ignition, the engine running, and the parking brake disengaged; and (3) after some delay, the vehicle begins traveling rearward.in prior investigations of other daimlerchrysler products, reverse motion was found to result from a gradual pressurization of the reverse circuit (hydraulic reverse). daimlerchrysler attributes the incidents to operator error in using a system that functioned as designed.according to daimlerchrysler, the alleged defect cannot occur if the driver:(1) shifts fully into park as indicated by end of shifter travel slam, the forward throw of the shift lever, and/or the illumination of the park indication in the prndl display; (2) removes the key from the ignition; (3) turns the engine off; or (4) engages the parking brake. the subject vehicles are equipped with:(1) daimlerchrysler's re-specific transmissions that have been the subject of two previous odi reverse powered rollaway investigations (ea96-006 & ea01-017); and (2) a column mounted shift mechanism with an electronic gear position indicator (prndl) that is located in the dash display directly forward of the steering wheel.two peer populations of dodge ram pickup trucks were analyzed for comparison with the subject vehicles:(1) my 2001-02 ram 2500/3500 pickup trucks equipped with similar transmissions, but a different shifter with a mechanical prndl; and (2) my 2003-04 ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with the same shifter as the subject vehicles but different transmissions.the complaint rate in the subject vehicles is significantly higher than in the two peer populations.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||
| PE04039 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/13/2004 | 08/26/2004 | FALSE PARK | ||
| There have been 50 complaints to odi and daimlerchrysler alleging incidents of reverse powered rollaway in subject vehicles that were parked with the engine running and the parking brake disengaged.the incidents are alleged to have resulted in 42 crashes and 3 injuries. according to daimlerchrysler, incident vehicle inspections have not identified any misadjusted or broken parts.a typical incident is believed to involve the following set of conditions:(1) with the vehicle on a relatively level surface, an attempted shift into park inadvertently places the transmission in a position between the reverse and park gear detents; (2) the driver exits the vehicle with the key in the ignition, the engine running, and the parking brake disengaged; and (3) after some delay, the vehicle begins traveling rearward.in prior investigations of other daimlerchrysler products, reverse motion was found to result from a gradual pressurization of the reverse circuit (hydraulic reverse). daimlerchrysler attributes the incidents to operator error in using a system that functioned as designed.according to daimlerchrysler, the alleged defect cannot occur if the driver:(1) shifts fully into park as indicated by end of shifter travel slam, the forward throw of the shift lever, and/or the illumination of the park indication in the prndl display; (2) removes the key from the ignition; (3) turns the engine off; or (4) engages the parking brake. the subject vehicles are equipped with:(1) daimlerchrysler's re-specific transmissions that have been the subject of two previous odi reverse powered rollaway investigations (ea96-006 & ea01-017); and (2) a column mounted shift mechanism with an electronic gear position indicator (prndl) that is located in the dash display directly forward of the steering wheel.two peer populations of dodge ram pickup trucks were analyzed for comparison with the subject vehicles:(1) my 2001-02 ram 2500/3500 pickup trucks equipped with similar transmissions, but a different shifter with a mechanical prndl; and (2) my 2003-04 ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with the same shifter as the subject vehicles but different transmissions.the complaint rate in the subject vehicles is significantly higher than in the two peer populations.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||
| PE04039 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/13/2004 | 08/26/2004 | FALSE PARK | ||
| There have been 50 complaints to odi and daimlerchrysler alleging incidents of reverse powered rollaway in subject vehicles that were parked with the engine running and the parking brake disengaged.the incidents are alleged to have resulted in 42 crashes and 3 injuries. according to daimlerchrysler, incident vehicle inspections have not identified any misadjusted or broken parts.a typical incident is believed to involve the following set of conditions:(1) with the vehicle on a relatively level surface, an attempted shift into park inadvertently places the transmission in a position between the reverse and park gear detents; (2) the driver exits the vehicle with the key in the ignition, the engine running, and the parking brake disengaged; and (3) after some delay, the vehicle begins traveling rearward.in prior investigations of other daimlerchrysler products, reverse motion was found to result from a gradual pressurization of the reverse circuit (hydraulic reverse). daimlerchrysler attributes the incidents to operator error in using a system that functioned as designed.according to daimlerchrysler, the alleged defect cannot occur if the driver:(1) shifts fully into park as indicated by end of shifter travel slam, the forward throw of the shift lever, and/or the illumination of the park indication in the prndl display; (2) removes the key from the ignition; (3) turns the engine off; or (4) engages the parking brake. the subject vehicles are equipped with:(1) daimlerchrysler's re-specific transmissions that have been the subject of two previous odi reverse powered rollaway investigations (ea96-006 & ea01-017); and (2) a column mounted shift mechanism with an electronic gear position indicator (prndl) that is located in the dash display directly forward of the steering wheel.two peer populations of dodge ram pickup trucks were analyzed for comparison with the subject vehicles:(1) my 2001-02 ram 2500/3500 pickup trucks equipped with similar transmissions, but a different shifter with a mechanical prndl; and (2) my 2003-04 ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with the same shifter as the subject vehicles but different transmissions.the complaint rate in the subject vehicles is significantly higher than in the two peer populations.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||
| PE04039 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/13/2004 | 08/26/2004 | FALSE PARK | ||
| There have been 50 complaints to odi and daimlerchrysler alleging incidents of reverse powered rollaway in subject vehicles that were parked with the engine running and the parking brake disengaged.the incidents are alleged to have resulted in 42 crashes and 3 injuries. according to daimlerchrysler, incident vehicle inspections have not identified any misadjusted or broken parts.a typical incident is believed to involve the following set of conditions:(1) with the vehicle on a relatively level surface, an attempted shift into park inadvertently places the transmission in a position between the reverse and park gear detents; (2) the driver exits the vehicle with the key in the ignition, the engine running, and the parking brake disengaged; and (3) after some delay, the vehicle begins traveling rearward.in prior investigations of other daimlerchrysler products, reverse motion was found to result from a gradual pressurization of the reverse circuit (hydraulic reverse). daimlerchrysler attributes the incidents to operator error in using a system that functioned as designed.according to daimlerchrysler, the alleged defect cannot occur if the driver:(1) shifts fully into park as indicated by end of shifter travel slam, the forward throw of the shift lever, and/or the illumination of the park indication in the prndl display; (2) removes the key from the ignition; (3) turns the engine off; or (4) engages the parking brake. the subject vehicles are equipped with:(1) daimlerchrysler's re-specific transmissions that have been the subject of two previous odi reverse powered rollaway investigations (ea96-006 & ea01-017); and (2) a column mounted shift mechanism with an electronic gear position indicator (prndl) that is located in the dash display directly forward of the steering wheel.two peer populations of dodge ram pickup trucks were analyzed for comparison with the subject vehicles:(1) my 2001-02 ram 2500/3500 pickup trucks equipped with similar transmissions, but a different shifter with a mechanical prndl; and (2) my 2003-04 ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with the same shifter as the subject vehicles but different transmissions.the complaint rate in the subject vehicles is significantly higher than in the two peer populations.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | ||||||
| PE04039 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/13/2004 | 08/26/2004 | FALSE PARK | ||
| There have been 50 complaints to odi and daimlerchrysler alleging incidents of reverse powered rollaway in subject vehicles that were parked with the engine running and the parking brake disengaged.the incidents are alleged to have resulted in 42 crashes and 3 injuries. according to daimlerchrysler, incident vehicle inspections have not identified any misadjusted or broken parts.a typical incident is believed to involve the following set of conditions:(1) with the vehicle on a relatively level surface, an attempted shift into park inadvertently places the transmission in a position between the reverse and park gear detents; (2) the driver exits the vehicle with the key in the ignition, the engine running, and the parking brake disengaged; and (3) after some delay, the vehicle begins traveling rearward.in prior investigations of other daimlerchrysler products, reverse motion was found to result from a gradual pressurization of the reverse circuit (hydraulic reverse). daimlerchrysler attributes the incidents to operator error in using a system that functioned as designed.according to daimlerchrysler, the alleged defect cannot occur if the driver:(1) shifts fully into park as indicated by end of shifter travel slam, the forward throw of the shift lever, and/or the illumination of the park indication in the prndl display; (2) removes the key from the ignition; (3) turns the engine off; or (4) engages the parking brake. the subject vehicles are equipped with:(1) daimlerchrysler's re-specific transmissions that have been the subject of two previous odi reverse powered rollaway investigations (ea96-006 & ea01-017); and (2) a column mounted shift mechanism with an electronic gear position indicator (prndl) that is located in the dash display directly forward of the steering wheel.two peer populations of dodge ram pickup trucks were analyzed for comparison with the subject vehicles:(1) my 2001-02 ram 2500/3500 pickup trucks equipped with similar transmissions, but a different shifter with a mechanical prndl; and (2) my 2003-04 ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with the same shifter as the subject vehicles but different transmissions.the complaint rate in the subject vehicles is significantly higher than in the two peer populations.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/23/2003 | 11300 | 0 | 08/08/2003 |
| Clutches in positraction rearend on dodge ram 2500 4x4 , slip causing vibration when turning left or right | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/12/2007 | 52000 | 2 | 09/11/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge 2500. the contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of park and into reverse on its own. as a result, the vehicle drove in reverse downhill at 15 mph. nhtsa campaign id number 05v462000 (power train:automatic transmission) was referenced. the contact stated that the remedy did not correct the failure and was only a temporary repair. the current mileage was 108,606 and failure mileage was 52,000. | |||
| 03/23/2006 | 79425 | 1 | 06/17/2003 |
| My 2003 dodge ram 2500 heavy duty pickup with an automatic transmission and diesel engine rolled backwards after being placed in park. i left the vehicle to talk to someone. the indicator was in p before i left the vehicle and still in p after rolling backwards ~ 150' through 2 snow banks made by clearing the driveway. the pickup stopped upon hitting a sign which received minor damage; but the right rear pickup bed received ~ $450.00 in damage. nobody was in the vehicle at the time. nobody was injured. the sign prevented the vehicle from crossing a busy street. i received the safety recall letter to install the out of park alarm on monday following the accident on thursday. i have contacted the local dealer to have the alarm installed. *jb | |||
| 11/30/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v462000 concerning the automatic transmission. this consumer experienced the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vehicle was modified by the braun corporation. the vehicle was originally a dodge, ram, 2500, and has been converted to a dodge ram b 2500 van.*ak updated 01/04/06. *jb | |||
| 03/04/2004 | 3 | 10/15/2003 | |
| Has trouble shifting out of park. happen 3 times. severe transmission vibration at idle on cold morning. (28 degrees) happened once. *jb transmission stutters shifting into overdrive, not always, but usually whille towing loads. sometimes when empty. | |||
| 01/16/2004 | 3 | ||
| While the vehicle was parked, and still running, the shift lever jumped out of park and into reverse. the gear position indicator still indicated that the vehicle was in park. the dealer informed the consumer that there was noting wrong with the vehicle. *nm *mr | |||
| 09/22/2003 | 12000 | 1 | |
| Had vehicle in park when child shifted the gear unexpectedly into drive. and vehicle started to roll. was able to get into vehicle, and shift back into park to stop vehicle. will take vehicle to dealership to check it out.*ak | |||
| 09/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| Transmission on a 2003 dodge ram 2500 cummins turbo diesel has no 4th gear and overdrive. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 12/10/2007 | 7666 | 20 | 04/09/2003 |
| Over a long period of time, my 2003 dodge ram diesel has gradually exhibited shift problems. it hangs in gear and downshifts when it randomly gets into this mode. i can work-around this problem by shifting from park directly to first, then back to drive. i have to pull over when this occurs to prevent damage to the trans. *tr | |||
| 08/05/2006 | 55580 | 3 | 04/17/2003 |
| 03 2500 dodge truck will not come out of park. shift cable replaced by dealer during first service. steering column parts replaced during second service within 2 days. one day later it is stuck again. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 08/11/2004 | 12000 | 2 | |
| After vehicle was warmed up a clanking sound started. also, when towing a fifth wheel trailer, after and after traveling 100 miles vehicle shook like the rear end was going to fall out. dealer duplicated the problem , and stated it was either the rear end or the differential. manufacturer offered no help.*ak the consumer stated that the wrong lube in the rear end differential. manufacturer advised a different lube. consumer waiting for results when 5th wheel rv is being towed. *tc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Dodge 2500 2003, problems with u-joint and drive shaft re-tubed. *bf *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Dodge 2500 2003, problems with u-joint and drive shaft re-tubed. *bf *jb | |||
| 10/15/2004 | 10000 | 100 | 03/15/2003 |
| Shudder when starting out, 50% of the time. problem has increased over the past year. there is a service bullitin for an exact situation on a split drive shaft. dealer could not fix. factory rep. said it was a weight districbution that wold cause the tire to spin. this is not correct. i tow a trailer with 800 lbs. of tounge weight, the problem is enhanced with weight. problem is increasing. worried of eventual total failure to move or extreme hesitation causing accident at intersection. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/2002 | |||
| While driving at 65 mph, vehicle suddenly down shifted to 3rd gear. the vehicle made a huge noise, causing engine to rev up to the red line. consumer fills this is very dangerous, someone could be injured. please provide any further information. ph | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR | |||
| 11/27/2002 | 7000 | 1 | |
| Consumer pulled into a parking space and placed the vehicle in park with engine on and got out of the car. about 40 seconds later, heard a crash. the vehicle had rolled backwards and hit another moving car. took to dodge and they stated consumer was not shifting properly. ts the shift lever stops between park and reverse and then slowly disengages itself, resulting in roll-a-way. consumers wife was present in the vehicle at the time of the crash and is now under doctors supervision. *jg | |||