2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Air bag light is on and can't get it out . And the doors are all rotted on the bottom and is the only thing that rotted on my truck I take good care of my truck. And that is a big disappointment in this truck. And the front end that's hard to keep up with. I only have 118000 on it. And know the motor will go a long ways the cummins 25 valve.”

“2001 Dodge RAM 2500 diesel manual transmission ext. Cab - clutch assemby - our truck is used for light towing and had only 19,451 miles on it when the clutch went out. We talked to the clutch experts and were told that many of this same type of truck had clutch problems, but all were used for heavy towing and had way over 50,000 miles on them.”

“I owned a 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 5.9l diesel 6 speed manual transmission for a time until I had the problem I am referring to about the vehicle. The truck refused to shift into first gear anytime I went to take off, and so I took it to the dealer to diagnose the problem. I was told the pressure plate fingers were bent, and the total cost was going to be over $1000 to replace everything. I also personally talked to the mechanical who stated the problem with the pressure plate absolutely could not have been caused by myself and must have been manufacturer defect. …”

“My 2001 Dodge ram started stalling out so I called for an appointment to have the censor checked out. They said that wasn't it - it was the transmission itself and they would have to drop the pan, that was fine until they told me there was at least a 1/2 inch of shavings in the pan and that they had never seen that amount in a newer truck- especially with my milage being so low. This sets off an alarm that this is a factory defect. I contacted the manager and he was suppose to get back to me-which he hasn't as of yet...surprise. …”

“At 41,857 miles, my 2001 Dodge cummins diesel 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup truck began to lose power on the highway. I bought this truck new on may 24, 2000 and have had difficulty with the stiff, rigid gears and clutch ever since. I complained but to no avail. I was told that due to the torque, it was normal . Then, the clutch failed and I barely made it to town and to the dealers garage. This truck was bought n from the local dealer, ridgewood motors and has been meticulously maintained ever since. It should not have failed with such low mileage. …”