10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 1,996 miles
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After driving 5 or 10 minutes vehicle lost power and stalled. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and had taken it to dealer on several occasions. But problem recurred. Vehicle was under warranty. However, the warranty did not cover the problems of the vehicle, and consumer had to pay out of pocket. The consumer had little control of the vehicle's steering while driving. Antifreeze leaked from the vehicle. The engine flooded and stall. The vehicle ran rough prior to reaching 75 mph. Occasionally the serpentine belt ran crooked on the pulley and broke. The exhaust system leaked. The fuel tank was not properly fitted to the holders. The transmission leaked fluid.
- Lewellen, NE, USA
While driving transmission overdrive gear failed without warning.
- West Valley, NY, USA
While driving and when brakes were applied they did not hold, pedal went all the way to the floor, consumer stated the vehicle coasted through a red light through a busy intersection, this was caused by a hole in the brake line, which was the result of the way the brake line was assembled.. consumer stated the 4X4 did not work, the tire blew out, there was a water leak and the carpet had to be replaced twice, the rear window was replaced, the rear brakes never worked, the radio was inoperative, the hood light flickered while driving, and also vehicle experienced transmission problems.
- Huntley, IL, USA
While driving 20mph, and shifting gears it would stick in first gear. This caused the transmission to slip and not shift properly. Transmission has bee replaced 3 times, but problem still exists. Please add VIN.
- Harrison, TN, USA
The main problem with this complaint is that with the cummins diesel ther is a lot of vibration from the engine, thus caussing the transmission line to viberate, so much as to cause the brass fitting on the pressure side to break thus causing the fluid to escape from the trans. This does not make for long life of the automatic trans. Chrysler has been told of this problem, and has admitted this by creating an upgraded part which has a provission built in that allows flexing, therefore eliminating vibration, ( a short piece of flexible hose) no vibration, no broken fittings, no broken fittings, no worn out transmission. You cant run automatic transmissions low on oil with-out severe outcomes. Chrysler does know about this problem that is why they have designed the new flexible hose in the transmission line, there needs to be a re-call to fix this problem
- Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA
Transmission was slipping and would not go into gear. Consumer had transmission rebuilt, but did not remedy problem. Transmission was still slipping until it finally went out. Contacted dealer. Please add further information.
- Argonne, WI, USA
Transmission has always had problems. Rebuilt once 1 year before total failure. Dodge dealer admits that it should not have happened, but when they contacted Dodge Corp, they would not reimburse for any part of the cost. Transmissions do not completely fail that early, especially since it had been serviced 11 months before failure. This transmission is obviously defective and in going into other web sights ( lemon-aid) we find we are not the only ones this happened to. Something needs to be done to make Dodge admit there's a problem, and reimburse us and others who had to pay $4000 to replace a transmission at such an early stage.
- Duarte, CA, USA
Overdrive switch pops out occasinally causing speed to go from 60 to 40 mph.
- Bald Head Island, NC, USA
Transmission will not go past third gear until truck has been driven at least 10 miles, happens during cold months.
- Bald Head Island, NC, USA
Sound pad to close to the exaust pipe header on 5.9 cum. Diesel engine. Brakes are very bad if you have to stop quick. Frount wheels lock up in normal braking on wet road and in hard stops with a load or trailer rear brakes are worthless. Trans mission lines rub together wearing holes in the in the lines
- Elkhart, IN, USA
Second transmission for consumer to replace, 2 transmissions replaced by previous owner. Transmision shop said they will not warranty transmission. It would not last more than 12000 miles. Consumer contacted Dodge, who after first phone call "red flagged" consumer and said his case was closed.
- Lake Station, IN, USA
Transmission failure, so severe, unable to rebuild, at only 51,000 + miles.
- Rice Lake, WI, USA
Premature tranmission failure caused by direct clutch pack drum machining defect resulting in outer lip seal failure. This will cause the transmission to loose 3rd gear. Chrysler does not acknowledge this common problem that ocurs with this transmissions. The aftermarket transmission rebuild kit companies have all intorduced improved(larger thicker stronger) direct clutchdrum outer lip seals to help address a problem Chrysler says does not exist.
- Demotte, IN, USA
Premature tranmission failure caused by direct clutch pack drum machining defect resulting in outer lip seal failure. This will cause the transmission to loose 3rd gear. Chrysler does not acknowledge this common problem that ocurs with this transmissions. The aftermarket transmission rebuild kit companies have all intorduced improved(larger thicker stronger) direct clutchdrum outer lip seals to help address a problem Chrysler says does not exist.
- Demotte, IN, USA
97V068000/brakes: Vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with brake failure. Vehicle been to dealer shop on four or more occasions, and condition still is unresolved. Transmission trouble has also occurred several times.
- Wadsworth, OH, USA
Transmission lines were spraying transmission fluid out, also, transmission was not shifting properly.
- Elizabeth, CO, USA
While trying to shift vehicle out of park to drive vehicle would not move. Dealer has been contacted, transmission needs to be replaced.
- New Balimore, MI, USA
Vehicle is not shifting gears and the reverse gear is inoperative.
- Snyder, TX, USA
When vehicle is on an incline and placed into reverse, vehicle will coast foward until the accelerator is applied. When placed in reverse on level ground, it will not react at all when the accelerator is applied. Dealer has been contacted.
- Cambridge, OH, USA
- Odenville, AL, USA