We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience, personalize content and ads, and analyze how our sites are used. Owners love the towing power, durability, and smooth transmission of the 2008 dodge ram pickup 2500. While in traffic, the consumer had to coast to the shoulder while pulling a 26 trailer. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2008 dodge ram 2500 truck. When he pulled up to the gate of his home he put the vehicle in reverse with the emergency brake on, which gave him light at night, but it startled his cattle. Chryslers new 45rfe transmission, launched in 1998, used three planetary gear sets instead of the normal two. Im assuming its an automatic transmission, which may or may not be owner serviceable i know.
The thirdgeneration ram was unveiled on february 7, 2001 at the 2001 chicago auto show. From 2003 2008 possibly 09, the ram 2500 was available with a standard trans behind the hemi. All trims are available in either rearwheel or allwheel drive. I have taken my truck to dodge dealer for repair twice for the same problem. Types of problems over the course of its production, dodge offered several different transmissions in the ram pickup. When a vehicles drive shaft starts to fail, its often a sign of busted ujoints. I wanted a 4gen but they come out with a manual transmission. This was a chrysler adaptation of the zf 5hp30 assembly, which was first labelled as the nag1. Dodge ram transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Complete manual transmissions for dodge ram 1500 ebay. This product is designed and tested to ensure the ultimate. The 68rfe and 66rfe automatic transmissions for ram trucks.
Ats manual transmissions feature cyrotreated internals and other upgrades to address weakpoints in shafts, gears and synchros. The current fifthgeneration ram debuted at the 2018 north american international auto show in detroit, michigan, in january of that year previously, ram was part of the dodge line of light trucks. When i tried to get a 2010 with a manual, i was told the hemi was no longer available with the manual trans. Tsb 210800 delayed torque converter clutch lockup andor a p1740 dtc 47re transmission 1999 2000 dodge ram 25003500 cummins diesel. The dodge ram 2500 and 3500 trucks offer two different engines for two different kinds of customers. Autotrader has 516 dodge ram 1500 trucks for sale, including a used 2008 dodge ram 1500 truck 2wd quad cab, a used 2008 dodge ram 1500 truck 4x4 mega cab, and a used 2008 dodge ram 1500 truck 4x4 quad cab. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 169 2008 ram 2500 models in houma. Have you checked the fluid level in your hydraulic clutch reservoir.
Chrysler produces a number of automobile transmissions inhouse. Truck is now at dealer with over 17000 miles and they say it now needs a new clutch. You can find universal joints and drive shafts for dodge ram 2500 vehicles on ebay. The worst complaints are engine stalls out, engine failure, and loss of power. Dodge ram 1500 questions manual trans wont shift in or out of. The ram pickup is a fullsize pickup truck manufactured by fca us llc formerly chrysler. I had a 04 ram 2500 hemi sport with 5spd manual nv4500, then an 08 ram 2500 hemi sport with 6spd manual g56. Over the course of its production, dodge offered several different transmissions in the ram pickup. View online or download dodge 2008 ram 1500 owners manual. It prevails for any vehicle companies, including dodge. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab sxt 4wd hemi. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Additionally, dodge introduced a new overdrive automatic transmission for reduced fuel consumption. Dodge ram transmission problems page 11 car forums at.
The consumer was unable to get the trailer completely off of the highway. Used dodge ram 1500 with manual transmission for sale. The getrag g238 6speed manual transmission was used in the dodge ram 1500 with the 4. Dodge ram 1500 03 dodge ram 1500 automatic transmission assembly 4x2 4. The transmission evolved into the 545rfe, and then the 68rfe 2007, and the 66rfe 2012, a lighterduty version of the 68rfe.
The newest mega cab sits on the same frame and suspension as the larger threequarterton ram 2500. A quick guide to universal joints and drive shafts for the dodge ram 2500. I even sent an email to dodge asking if they were ever going to make a 1500 with the hemi and manual transmission. This was a major update including an all new frame, suspension, powertrains, interiors, and. While the dodge ram was known for nearly 30 years as a reliable, capable truck, owners have experienced some common problems, including issues with the trucks transmission. For drivers of ram 2500 trucks, there are many replacement drive shaft parts available for purchase. This 6speed transmission offers smoother shifting, using triplecone synchronizers on the 1st and 2nd gears and doublecone synchronizers on the 3rd and 4th gears. The ram pickup formerly the dodge ram pickup is a fullsize pickup truck manufactured by fca us llc formerly chrysler group llc and marketed from 2010 onwards under the ram trucks brand. A quick code check revealed p1740 tccoverdrive solenoid.
Each delivers outstanding performance and is available with a choice of transmissions. Once rams manual transmission sales bottomed out, it was likely no longer justifiable to offer the option. I told them that i would like to have a custom made 2012 dodge ram 1500 long horn edition with the. To see how frequently dodge ram 1500 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. More info at new transmission shifter shift control cable is a direct fit for the following20022008 dodge ram 15002002.
On a 2008, 2500 ram diesel with a manual transmission, failed to engage in gear while towing. Power is of the utmost importance for the buyers considering the 2008 dodge ram 2500 and ram 3500 heavyduty models. Search from 245 dodge ram 2500 truck cars for sale, including a used 2008 dodge ram 2500 truck 4x4 crew cab laramie, a used 2008 dodge ram 2500 truck 4x4 mega cab, and a used. After 2010, chrysler had complete license and manufacturing rights, as other variations were no longer used by other oems. It is paired with a 6speed automatic and has a towing capacity of 15,600 pounds. The 2008 dodge ram 1500 earns an acceptable score for its performance, and falls at the bottom of the rankings for its class. E order your parts online or pick them up instore at your local advance auto parts. Replace your wornout or faulty component with this quality replacement from wve. Automatic transmission problems of dodge ram 2500 part 1.