NHTSA Complaint #10117327 — 1998 DODGE RAM

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10117327
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date of Incident	January 3, 2005
Date Filed	April 4, 2005
Mileage	85,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

THE RPMS INCREASED, AND THE GEARS POPPED ON THE VEHICLE ON THEIR OWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

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