Ram Tranny problems?

[cohoho]

So I have a one year old last Sunday, 2014 Ram 2500 with Cummins diesel w/28K miles...  Yesterday the tranny had a complete failure and major slip, dealer stated it is trashed.  This was while getting on the ramp to I-5, with only the truck no trailer.  Engine light popped on and went to limp mood, could only get 20mph while navigating to get off hwy...   Heck heaviest thing I towed was a 5,000lb boat.  The thing is rated for 18K - I call BS.  Stinks for sure, luckily covered by warranty.  Third time it has been in the at the RAM Doc.   DEF sensor the first time and can't remember what the other engine light problem was.  My buddy has same truck with same identical tranny issue.  BEWARE if your spending good money for truck that should be more reliable!  Cheapest made truck I ever owned!  Metal of the body is like a Coors Light can.  Regret the heck out of getting rid of Duramax that had 287K...  Anyone want to buy a slightly used 2014 Ram?  50K value for a truck, you think it would be built better!

[KFhunter]

G56

[jrebel]

 Dodge messed up when they stopped offering a manual transmission in their newer trucks.  My 06 manual dodge diesel has been really good to me.   

[cohoho]

G56

What does that mean???  At first I thought it was 556, that I would understand using on it!

[2labs]

Yeah but yea got a sim card slot in the center console . Right?
They don't even come with a gas cap! Don't forget to dump in that urea.

I am sorry for ya.  A buddy just bought one. All I can say is " wow it's quiet"

[KFhunter]

only auto I'd consider is the asin now for dodge,  I'd really like a G56 in a newer dodge DRW

[KFhunter]

G56

What does that mean???  At first I thought it was 556, that I would understand using on it!

6 speed manual transmission made by Mercedes Benz for their medium duty fleet vehicles.  Dodge uses it for the folks like me who's sick and tired of dealing with failing automatics. 

They do have an AISIN automatic option to compete with Chevy's Allison/Dmax combo.

[Humptulips]

Might want to look in to the lemon law.

[SemperFidelis97]

I think their automatics have been crap for years I have an 04 cummins six speed manual, and I have two uncles who have the identical truck in automatics one has rebuilt his once the other twice.  I just replaced the stock clutch in mine at 100k no other issues.  The NV5600 was the best tranny they made in the last couple decades.

[2labs]

Might want to look in to the lemon law.
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Had a GMC. That I tried to pursue the Lemon law. Do it quick,don't put another mile on it. It's a pro rated deal that doesn't benefit the consumer.

[zike]

I have an 06 ram with a 6 speed, no problems yet. It wears a 3K+ camper and pulls a 5K boat. I don't know if Dodge  says it in the OM but my Ford said do not tow in OD, it will damage the tranny. So you might check on that.

[whacker1]

Might want to look in to the lemon law.
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Had a GMC. That I tried to pursue the Lemon law. Do it quick,don't put another mile on it. It's a pro rated deal that doesn't benefit the consumer.

I have a client pursuing the lemon law in idaho for the electrical issues he has had on the Dodge 1500.  It is no walk in the park to get through the process.....get it fixed, trade it in and be doen with it.

[Jonathan_S]

Sorry to hear about your rig.  Your experience doesn't mean that Ram sucks but it is unfortunate that your truck is a bum deal.

[whacker1]

Ram just endorsed Cameron Hanes, or vice versa, so they must be indestructible.....

[coachcw]

too bad they didn't offer the Allison