Ram 5500 transmission problems
29 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.
Key facts
154 owner complaints analyzed
42 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 85 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Transmission and shifting evidence
29 of 154 complaints match this topic (18.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11390618 · 2021-01-29 (January 29, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 5500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND THE TRANSMISSION FLY WHEEL WERE FAULTY. THE ALTERNATOR AND FLY WHEEL WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE EVENTUALLY RECURRED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 210,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11390618 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11404171 · 2021-03-22 (March 22, 2021)
HAVE HAD SHIFTING ISSUE'S IN THE PAST, REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY WAS TRANS SOLENOIDS. NOW, OUT OF WARRANTY, IT'S THE TRANS WIRING HARNESS.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11404171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11502580 · 2023-01-19 (January 19, 2023)
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 5500. The contact stated while driving 69 MPH, the vehicle started vibrating abnormally with abnormal sounds coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road, exited the vehicle, and noticed transmission fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the transfer case was fractured. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel rail, Service 4-WD, and the braking system messages were displayed. The ve…
Owner-reported narrative. 137,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11502580 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11121408 · 2018-08-16 (August 16, 2018)
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I FELT A SLIGHT VIBRATION AND THEN A LOUD BANGING NOISE FROM UNDERNEAT THE TRUCK. I LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN FOUND PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE ROAD AND ALOT OF FLUID. THE ENGINE WAS SMOKING BUT DID NOT CATCH FIRE
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11121408 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11670776 · 2025-07-02 (July 2, 2025)
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 5500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transfer case. The contact stated that the transmission was loud and vibrated abnormally while driving. The contact previously owned a 2014 Ram 5500 with a noisy transfer case whi…
Owner-reported narrative. 156 miles reported. Look up ODI 11670776 at NHTSA ↗