| Issue ID | 757577 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10302357 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 03/01/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The consumer stated from time to time, the vehicle would not engage in reverse for 10-15 seconds. The dealer replaced the transmission oil sump, cooler bypass and torque converter. Since then, he has had to return to the dealer several times for the same problem. The dealer then stated they could not find a problem with the transmission. The failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 2/22/10 *cn updated 06/25/10.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | INDEPENDENCE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D53JXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 24/07/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | STRONGVILLE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | STRONGSVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 44136 |