1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Automatic transmission
  18
• Manual transmission
  4
• Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
  3
• Driveline › Differential unit
  2
• Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
  2
• Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
  1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  120%
• 50k–75k
  120%
• 75k–100k
  120%
• 100k–150k
  120%
• 150k+
  120%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I stopped my 1995 Dodge Ram pickup, put it in park, and got out of the truck to talk to a man to get directions to a pharmacy nearby. I talked to the man for a minute or so and he told me that my truck was beginning to roll. In my attempt to stop the truck that was rolling backwards toward a busy street, I fell and the front tire on the pickup ran over both of my legs. The truck had slipped from park into reverse. This resulted in a broken fibula in my left leg with deep cuts on my left ankle. The right leg was severely cut all the way to the bone and required 32 stitches and my right ankle was also deeply cut. After running me over the pickup then hit a car. I was hospitalized for a total of 19 days. I am still experiencing severe problems with both of my legs. My truck then ran into a car.

Transmission failure due to faulty transmission cooler and lines. Transmission overheated and fluid leaked out and caught fire on highway. The selling dealership was contacted and they stated that there were no known defects with trans or cooler. Replaced transmission at a garage. That trans melted down after fifty miles. Bought second trans in the next town. It melted down after 150 miles. Third reansmission shop went to a local dealer and replaced the defective cooler assembly and the third transmission operated without problem. Dodge never notified me of the recall, resulting in thousands of dollars of loss. I only discovered the recall when a canadian dealership asked if I had the recall performed. Something must be done about these dishonest Dodge dealers.

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500. When the vehicle was shifted into the reverse position, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to reverse. The contact shifted back to neutral and then to reverse, and the vehicle reversed. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to shift without being prompted. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 97V084000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup. While driving 35 MPH, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel became extremely firm. The bracket that held the track bar completely fractured from the vehicle causing limited ability to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 48,600. Updated 01/20/11 also, the rear differential and coil spring were replaced. Updated 04/13/11

Recall 97V084000 was issued, however recall did not include diesel engines. While driving the vehicle began shifting hard and the transmission fluid connector broke on the cooler line. As a result, the transmission fluid leaked onto the exhaust.

I own a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4,I was at a friends house and when I left it acted like it was low on transmission fluid.I had changed the fluid and filter the day before.when I left his house I got maybe 300-400 ft,went to go around the corner and it wouldn't go forward,I put it in reverse and it moved about 20 ft backwards and that is where it sat.I had my brother help me tow it home,and that is where it sits to this day.(the torque converter locked up,overdrive quit working,and the kickdown quit working).

While driving, transmission went into neutral and then lost power. Consumer states transmission has delayed engagement and is slipping on 2-3 shift. Dealer found transmission front pump leaking down. Replaced torque converter, pump assembly, trans cooler line and drained back valve, worn clutch. Shifter indicator slightly out of adjustment. Vehicle won't hold on hill without brakes applied. Consumer states there is an intermittent strong fuel smell at drivers door when vehicle is shut off.

The transmission cooling line runnig from transmission to the radiator rusted through and was leaking on the underside of the truck, covering the whole bottom rear end with transmission fluid. This could have caused a fire if enough of fluid had spilled onto the exhaust system. The dealer has been contacted and repaired the vehicle.

While traveling at 60 MPH and when passing another vehicle, vehicle shifted up, causing transmission to lose all power . Transmission shifted down into passing gear, then when consumer passed vehicle, he let up on the accelerator and the transmission shifted up into drive and all power was lost.

While driving and attempting to slow down, waiting for traffic light to clear so that vehicle could turn left. Light turne dyellow so driver accelerated to make the turn. Upon acceleration, vehicle clunked and it came to a skidding halt due to rong and pinion gear breakage.

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