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2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	853787
Internal NHTSA #	10395982
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2011
File date	02/01/11
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	There were no special events before problem showed up, other than the engine must attain normal operating temperature. The problem is when traveling , uphill-downhill- or on level, if you are above 45mph and you stop applying gas pedal to coast. The vehicle will coast until you reach approximately 40mph at which time the transmission will downshift into 3rd gear. This causes an abrupt slowing without alerting vehicle behind you. This could in effect cause a rear collision because the brake lights are not activated, and the gearing is low in rear axle which causes the vehicle to slow at a faster rate than normal. The problem seems to be there all the time, one time it did not appear when i applied brakes. This could have been a one time occurrence as it hasn't happened again. I have contacted local dealer, from whom i purchased the vehicle, 3 times. First time they hooked computer to vehicle and said everything was normal. Second time hooked computer to vehicle drove it and took more readings. Third time they were to take more readings and transmit to chrysler, also at that time they were to work on transmission. Problem not fixed, when i returned home that evening i received a phone call from dealer stating that chrysler was to give them a computer flash or program that may fix the problem, and it could take 3 to 6 months to obtain. During the second visit i was told that chrysler had at least 3 other vehicles with same problem but they did not know what the cause is and therefore they did not know how to repair. I was not notified in writing by dealer or chrysler corp. No parts were replaced that i am aware of. I also drove another truck same equipment it did not exhibit the problem. I am not certain if this is a ploy to skirt the lemon law or not. At any rate the problem needs attention sooner than later, also this is causing higher fuel consumption because of having to feed gas when the vehicle should be coasting!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	7
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ORBISONIA, PA
VIN pattern	1D7RV1GT5BSXXXXXX
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	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	40
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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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2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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