| Issue ID | 428449 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10029204 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 17/07/03 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The tranmission failed on my 2001 dodge ram quad cab 4x4 at 54,000 miles (unbelievable!). Well maintained! I had two different licensed mechanics look at and diagnose suspected problem (high quote of $2,500. 00 for full transmission repair), incurred 2 tow charges, called chrysler meadowbrook dodge dealership (where vehicle was purchased)- they couldn't look at it for 2 days and told me since i was past my 3/36 warranty to take my truck to a transmission shop for faster service and better price. I called chrysler customer relations and was told that a good faith payment toward my $2,100. 00 bill would not be made because i was past my warranty and didn't have my vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer otherwise maybe something could have been done. I feel chrysler should reimburse me. I leased this vehicle new, this well maintained vehicle only had 54,000 highway miles on it, the transmission should not have failed. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW BALTIMORE, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HF13Y61JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/09/00 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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