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2005 Dodge RAM 3500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	559454
Internal NHTSA #	10135297
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 3500
Model Year	2005
File date	31/08/05
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2005 dodge ram 3500 with cummins turbo diesel. This particular model has a "tow-haul" mode that will not lock the transmission out of overdrive. If you are descending a hill and you so much as touch the accelerator then the truck automatically shifts into overdrive and sends you speeding down the hill. The "tow-haul" mode also downshifts the transmission into second gear at 50+ mph and that can also spell disaster while descending a hill on a cold day. My fist experience with this was earlier in the week while traveling to tennessee. We had to tow our 8000 lb race trailer over mt. Eagle and encountered both situations while descending the hill. This is an extremely dangerous problem that needs to be addressed immediately. The 2004 model and the new 2006 models both have an overdrive "lockout" to keep this from happening and i'm not sure why it was neglected on the 2005 models. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1200
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ATLANTA, GA
VIN pattern	3D7MR48C65GXXXXXX
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	12/08/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	50
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2005 Dodge RAM 3500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Dodge RAM 3500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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