| Issue ID | 1578302 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11228977 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/07/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to drive due to the gear shifter, but later the vehicle would take off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the shift failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, when the vehicle was purchased with 172,000 miles, the transmission was already failing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 176000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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