2021 Dodge Ram 2500
The 2021 Dodge Ram 2500 truck is meant for tough tasks and is one of the most popular trucks on the market, having sold more than 569,000 units.
Chrysler claims the 2021 Dodge Ram 2500 truck is “built for the road less traveled”. However the biggest flaw with the 2021 Dodge Ram has been recurring problems with the transmission. In particular, many owners are experiencing transmission shifting issues.
Check out below how 2021 Dodge Ram 2500 owners are using the lemon law to get relief from transmission shifting problems
2021 Dodge Ram 2500 Common Transmission Problems
According to Chrysler, the 2021 Dodge Ram “sets new benchmarks for the class when it comes to ride“. In spite of this claim, owners are reporting many transmission problems. Below are common problems associated with the 2021 Dodge Ram 2500:
- hard shifts
- sticking in gear
- sporadic shifting
- pronounced clunking noise
- Burning Smell
- Grinding or Shaking
- Gears Slipping
- Trouble Codes / Check Engine Light
Just read this complaint from a New Jersey Dodge Ram owner in Vehicle History:
2500 RAM with 19,500 miles:manual shift override first failed at 8,000 and not fails 90% of the time… But doesn’t show on electronic scanner. Revs to 5900 RPM while stuck in fourth. Rides in 2nd gear on flat open highway.
More than 125 complaints have been filed with the NHTSA regarding transmission shifting issues with the 2021 Dodge Ram. These complaints include transmission fluid leaks, transmission warning lights, and intermittent transmission smoke.
A 2021 Dodge Ram owner reports to NHTSA
MY RAM TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THE RPMS WENT TO 3000 TO REACH ONLY 16 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. I HAVE 18,641 MILES ON THE TRUCK PRESENTLY. THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED TO ME AND RAM WOUND UP REPLACING MY TRANSMISSION AROUND 12,000 MILES.
Dodge Ram Transmission Service Bulletin
Service Bulletin #S2021000006 Rev. identifies a number of powertrain issues with the 2021 Dodge Ram 2500. According to the 2021 Dodge Ram 2500 Transmission Service Bulletin:
a number of customers may experience a concern of a transmission slip/flare during shifts. Customers may also state that the shifting concern may have started after a recent Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration update….If a [2021 Dodge Ram 2500] customer is complaining of general shift performance concerns, and there are no associated DTCs setting, do not perform the Transmission Quick Learn as a first step. Instead, please perform the following Repair Procedure: 68RFE Drive Learn that is specific to the customer’s shift complaint. This will allow the transmission to further adapt/learn the clutch fill volumes, and improve shift performance.
Causes of Transmission Problems
The online truck site of Vehicle Freak reports a number of causes of Dodge Ram transmission problems. Here is a list of common reasons the Dodge Ram 2500 has problems shifting:
- Bad transmission sensor.
- Faulty Transmission Relay/Wire
- Gear clutch failure.
- Faulty valve body
Dodge Ram’s Transmission Shifting Problems – Lemon Law Help
Dodge Ram 2500 owners who experience transmission shifting problems can get free lemon law help. In addition to substantially impairing the safety and use of the Ram truck, faulty transmissions can also reduce its value.
Many Dodge Ram 2500 truck owners have turned to our lemon law firm for help. Using the lemon law, we have helped thousands of clients obtain refunds and new trucks across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Hawaii.
