--- title: Dodge and Ram Transmission Repair in Reno url: https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/dodge-ram/ business: A-1 Transmission (A-1 Transmission Inc) address: 670 East Grove Street, Reno, NV 89502 phone: (775) 829-1333 hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, closed Saturday and Sunday type: Transmission shop and auto repair shop in Reno, Nevada, since 1968; walk-ins welcome during business hours, appointments suggested --- - [Home](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/) - [Vehicles we work on](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/) - Dodge and Ram transmissions # Dodge and Ram transmissions A-1 Transmission works on Dodge and Ram trucks, vans and SUVs, and an October 2021 Google review mentions a Ram 2500 full transmission rebuild. The NHTSA table below covers five Dodge and Ram models, and the counts are owner reports, not verified findings. [Call (775) 829-1333](tel:+17758291333) [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=A-1+Transmission+Inc,+670+East+Grove+Street,+Reno,+NV+89502&destination_place_id=ChIJZfhkfH4_mYARqc7eV_uhOws)[What is it doing?](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/symptoms/#checker) 1968 In business since [4.6 ★ 112 Google reviews](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=809418658926218921) ATRA Member shop M-F 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Ram trucks share the Dodge rows with Dodge vans and SUVs. This page explains how to read their rows, what owner manuals say about fluid and what the shop can tell you about your vehicle. ## At a glance - Five models in the table: Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Grand Caravan, Journey and Durango - Ram 1500: 1,428 power train complaints out of 11,742 (12%) - Ram 2500: 468 out of 5,225 (9%) - Owner reports follow sales volume ## What the Dodge and Ram rows say The Ram 1500 has 1,428 power train complaints out of 11,742 for model years 2012 to 2022, a share of 12%, and its busiest year is 2015 with 226. The Ram 2500 shows 468 of 5,225 (9%), busiest in 2018 at 75. Among Dodge models, the Grand Caravan shows 512 of 3,605 (14%) with 251 in 2016, the Journey 325 of 2,689 (12%) and the Durango 260 of 3,651 (7%). The Ram 1500 has the larger count because far more half-ton trucks were sold than three-quarter-ton ones; it does not follow that the smaller number means a better truck. The shares show how often owners who wrote in about the model mentioned the power train. They do not show how many owners had a problem, what the part was or whether it was repaired. ## Heavy-duty trucks and work use The 2500 class is built for towing and hauling, and owners often use it that way. Hard use is where the owner's manual's severe-service schedule applies. The Ram manual lists the fluid type and interval for each transmission, and a truck that tows a trailer through Reno summers, with a normal July high of 93.9 F (NOAA 1991 to 2020), should be looked at against the severe-service line. The [towing and heat guide](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/guides/towing-heat-and-your-transmission/) has the details. An October 2021 Google review mentions a Ram 2500 in for a full transmission rebuild. That is a customer's account, not a promise about any repair. ## Vans and SUVs Family vans and SUVs from Dodge cover a different kind of driving: school runs, short trips and long highway days. Short trips keep fluid from warming fully, and a vehicle that sits between uses may leak where seals have dried. A delay before the vehicle moves when you select Drive, or a shudder at low speed, are things worth describing when you call; see [delay engaging Drive or Reverse](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/symptoms/delayed-engagement/) and [shudder or vibration](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/symptoms/shudder/). Stock photo: Repairman fixing a car in a garage. ## Ask about your vehicle Call with the year, model, engine and drive type. The shop answers Monday to Friday from 7:30 am, works on foreign and domestic vehicles, and diagnoses first. For recalls and service bulletins that apply to your VIN, NHTSA's lookup is the free place to check. ## What owners reported to NHTSA **Owner complaints filed with NHTSA that name a POWER TRAIN component, model years 2012 to 2022** | Make and model | All complaints, 2012 to 2022 | Powertrain complaints | Powertrain share | Model year with the most powertrain complaints | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ram 1500 | 11,742 | 1,428 | 12% | 2015 (226) | | Dodge Grand Caravan | 3,605 | 512 | 14% | 2016 (251) | | Ram 2500 | 5,225 | 468 | 9% | 2018 (75) | | Dodge Journey | 2,689 | 325 | 12% | 2016 (87) | | Dodge Durango | 3,651 | 260 | 7% | 2014 (42) | Source: [NHTSA vehicle owner complaints database (api.nhtsa.gov), model years 2012 to 2022, read October 18, 2026](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). Owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect findings. Popular models draw more complaints because more of them are on the road. On a phone the table shows the key columns. Turn the phone sideways or use a computer to see every column. ### Sources - [NHTSA recalls and owner complaints](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Ram Trucks owner resources](https://www.ramtrucks.com/) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020, Reno-Tahoe International Airport](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [A-1 Transmission reviews on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=809418658926218921) Keep reading ## Related pages [Pickup trucks A-1 Transmission works on pickup truck transmissions, clutches and transfer cases, automatic and standard, foreign and domestic.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/trucks/)[SUVs A-1 Transmission repairs SUV transmissions and transfer cases, automatic and standard, foreign and domestic, at its Reno shop.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/suvs/)[Hard, harsh or late shifting Hard shifting is an automatic that bangs, jerks or thumps when it changes gears.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/symptoms/harsh-or-late-shifting/)[Powertrain complaints by model year (NHTSA) Across the 42 models in the table, owners filed 242,208 complaints with NHTSA for model years 2012 to 2022.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/data/transmission-complaints-by-model/) Services ## Work this vehicle often needs [Transmission repair Transmission repair means finding what is wrong inside or around the transmission and fixing that part.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/services/transmission-repair/)[Transmission rebuilds and overhauls A-1 Transmission rebuilds and overhauls automatic and standard transmissions in Reno, for cars, trucks, RVs and 4x4s.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/services/transmission-rebuild/)[Transfer case repair A transfer case is the gearbox that splits power between the front and rear axles in a four-wheel-drive vehicle.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/services/transfer-case-repair/)[Transmission fluid service Transmission fluid service replaces the worn fluid that cools, lubricates and operates your transmission.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/services/transmission-fluid-service/) Vehicles ## Other vehicles [Toyota and Lexus transmissions A-1 Transmission works on foreign and domestic vehicles.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/toyota-lexus/)[Jeep transmissions and transfer cases A-1 Transmission works on 4x4s, transfer cases and transmissions, foreign and domestic.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/jeep/)[Honda transmissions A-1 Transmission in Reno works on every type of transmission, including the CVTs in many Honda Civic.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/honda/)[Subaru transmissions A-1 Transmission in Reno works on every type of transmission, including Subaru's Lineartronic CVT.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/subaru/)[Nissan transmissions A-1 Transmission in Reno works on every type of transmission, from the Xtronic CVTs in the Altima.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/nissan/)[Cars A-1 Transmission repairs car transmissions and clutches, automatic and standard, foreign and domestic, at its Reno shop.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/cars/)[Pickup trucks A-1 Transmission works on pickup truck transmissions, clutches and transfer cases, automatic and standard, foreign and domestic.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/trucks/)[SUVs A-1 Transmission repairs SUV transmissions and transfer cases, automatic and standard, foreign and domestic, at its Reno shop.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/suvs/)[RVs and motorhomes A-1 Transmission repairs RV and motorhome transmissions at its Reno shop, which has been in business since 1968.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/rvs-and-motorhomes/) Answers ## Dodge and Ram transmissions questions Still have a question? Call [(775) 829-1333](tel:+17758291333) during shop hours. More answers are on the [questions page](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/faq/). ### Does A-1 Transmission work on Ram trucks? Yes. The shop works on trucks, foreign and domestic, and an October 2021 Google review mentions a full rebuild on a Ram 2500. Call with your year and engine. ### Which Ram has more transmission complaints? In the table the Ram 1500 has more because more of them were sold. The data does not rank the trucks. ### Do Dodge vans and SUVs need different care? The owner's manual gives the fluid and interval for each. Ask the shop when you call. ### How do I check recalls? Enter your VIN on NHTSA's recall page. It is free and does not depend on any shop. ## Not shifting right? 670 East Grove Street, Reno, NV 89502 Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm [What to tell us when you call](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/call/) [(775) 829-1333](tel:+17758291333)