2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Rear end locked up going down highway at approximately 45 MPH, sent me sliding into the slow lane and then off of the highway into a driveway coming to a halting stop with my tailgate was still partially in a heavily traveled highway. The driveshaft also dropped down and eventually came completely off and I had to call a roll back to come get truck. I have had this 2002 truck for the past 11 years and I have never been notified by dodage that this could be a major issue. All in all it has been a good truck. …”

“Transmission goes into high gear too soon, causing too much downshifting when I need to speed up. It goes into o/d at 45 MPH. Very sluggish when I need to speed up unless I give it lots of throttle and then it drops out of overdirve and skips 4th gear and goes into 3rd. In town when you get up to 30 MPH the transmission pops like it is trying to downshifting straight to 1st.I have had it to the dealer 3 times with no results. I feel they are trying to wear me out so I will quit coming back”

“I took my truck to have an oil change and 60,000 mile service at the dealer. I was told that the rear end needed to be overhauled because the brackets to my rear differential were broken, and if I did not have it repaired, the brackets would fall down into the spider gears and while I was driving, it would cause the truck to lock up. I took it to get another opinion and was told the same thing. I was also told that if they repaired it back to the way it was manufactured, I would continue to have the same problem. …”

“Currently own a 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab. I have had numerous problems with my truck. I myself have also experienced the same problems with the transmission jerking as well as the vehicle completely shutting off when idling (and not even at long periods of time). At times when putting into reverse, the vehicle will not move at all and I have to completely shut off the truck and restart it to get it to move. I haven't had it reported at the dealer yet because they will be unable to duplicate. Just noticed a problem with my rear taillights. …”

“Bought truck in 2009. Drive a couple times a week. Transmission has went out 5 times now including this morning. Was told by a coworker that theres ab issue with the dodgers not circulating fluid when idling in gear.??? Either way this will be the 5th time in 10 years taking it to get rebuilt!!!! Which has been 2,500.00 to 4,000.00 each time!!! Really bout to give up on Dodge”