| Issue ID | 480986 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10068067 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 27/04/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dodge 1500 5. 2l, v8 with 58,800 miles. Well maintained, never used for towing, mostly highway miles. Torque converter failed, destroying the transmission. Now it's costing me $3,600 to get a new transmission! Of course, out of warranty and dodge couldn't care less. I'll never own another dodge again. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ALAMITOS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HC13Y51GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | CERRITOS DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | CERRITOS |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |