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2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	674926
Internal NHTSA #	10227614
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2008
File date	20/01/08
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While making a left or right turn at various speeds or when the vehicle is idling, the steering wheel sticks. The vehicle has been to the dealer four times and they replaced the power steering pump and the rack and pinion. The dealer stated that they have another vehicle on their lot that is experiencing the same failure. Therefore, they stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. After having a conference call with the manufacturer, the dealer informed the contact that they would provide him with a rental until repairs were made. The failure mileage was 1,600 and current mileage was 8,018. Updated 07/22/08 bf the consumer stated there was a delay befoe engagement when shifting the transmission. There was also wind noise. Updated 07/24/08
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1600
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	LAPORTE, TX
VIN pattern	1D7HA16K18JXXXXXX
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	29/12/07
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
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Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	LAWRENCE MARSHALL
Dealer's telephone number	979-826-2411
Dealer's city	HEMPSTEAD
Dealer's state code	TX
Dealer's ZIP code	77445

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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