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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	441155
Internal NHTSA #	10041254
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	03/09/03
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Transmission is not shifting properly. There is a period of free-wheeling when it downshifts from the od back into fourth gear, causing increased pressure to have to be applied to braking the pickup which in turn causes a jerking while braking. There is also a pause before the transmission shifts, it is slow getting into each gear and does not downshift properly. The rear-end has excessive slack to the point of startling people if nearby when shifting into gears. These have all been described as normal by the dealer. Not so! *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	4145
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	AMARILLO, TX
VIN pattern	1D7HA18D33SXXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	06/06/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	TEXAS DODGE
Dealer's telephone number	806-353-6343
Dealer's city	AMARILLO
Dealer's state code	TX
Dealer's ZIP code	79106

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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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