1995 Dodge RAM 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“I stopped my 1995 Dodge ram pickup, put it in park, and got out of the truck to talk to a man to get directions to a pharmacy nearby. I talked to the man for a minute or so and he told me that my truck was beginning to roll. In my attempt to stop the truck that was rolling backwards toward a busy street, I fell and the front tire on the pickup ran over both of my legs. The truck had slipped from park into reverse. This resulted in a broken fibula in my left leg with deep cuts on my left ankle. …”

“Recall 97v084000 was issued, however recall did not include diesel engines. While driving the vehicle began shifting hard and the transmission fluid connector broke on the cooler line. As a result, the transmission fluid leaked onto the exhaust.”

“I own a 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 4x4,I was at a friends house and when I left it acted like it was low on transmission fluid.I had changed the fluid and filter the day before.when I left his house I got maybe 300-400 ft,went to go around the corner and it wouldn't go forward,I put it in reverse and it moved about 20 ft backwards and that is where it sat.I had my brother help me tow it home,and that is where it sits to this day.(the torque converter locked up,overdrive quit working,and the kickdown quit working).”

“The contact owns a 1995 Dodge RAM 1500. When the vehicle was shifted into the reverse position, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to reverse. The contact shifted back to neutral and then to reverse, and the vehicle reversed. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to shift without being prompted. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 97v084000 (power train). …”

“The contact owns a 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 pickup. While driving 35 MPH, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel became extremely firm. The bracket that held the track bar completely fractured from the vehicle causing limited ability to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 48,600. Updated 01/20/11 also, the rear differential and coil spring were replaced. Updated 04/13/11”