Dodge Ram 1500 Transmission Claim Data
1,295 Ram 1500 transmission sales, 17.5% matched claims, median 184k mi. High volume half-ton — document cooler and relearn.
Quick Answer
**1295 transmission sales** on **Dodge Ram 1500** show **17.5%** matched claim activity. Buyers typically ordered at **184,000 mi** on vehicles about **~12 years old**. High claim share reflects volume + install complexity, not automatic defect.
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What Does This Article Cover?
- **Sales volume and matched claim rate** for this application - How this YMM compares to **segment baseline and siblings** - **Diagnosis vs defect** — install, fluid, programming first - **Before filing a claim** documentation checklist - Links to **symptom hubs** and mileage context ## What Do the Numbers Show?
| Metric | Dodge Ram 1500 | |--------|--------------| | Transmission sales | **1295** | | Matched claim rate | **17.5%** | | Median purchase mileage | **184,000 mi** | | Median vehicle age | **~12 years** |
What Should Owners Check Before Assuming a Defect?
| Risk signal | Likely cause (non-defect) | Document first | |-------------|---------------------------|----------------| | No shift / limp mode | Fluid level, relearn, TCM | Scan + fluid photo | | Slip / shudder | Converter, cooler flow, low fluid | Road-test notes + scan | | Leak at line or pan | Seal, fitting, overfill | Photo **before** cleanup | | Delayed engagement | Filter, wrong fluid spec | Fluid type receipt | | Codes after tow / flatbed | Low voltage, incomplete relearn | Battery + relearn proof |
How Does This Application Compare to Segment Baseline?
National transmission baseline ~12% — this application **17.5%**. Compare Ford vs Honda/Toyota transmission: /blog/ford-vs-honda-toyota-transmission-replacement (P-T12). Hub: transmission mileage: /blog/at-what-mileage-do-customers-replace-a-transmission.
What Prevention Steps Reduce Early Reviews?
| Lever | Transmission | Engine | |-------|--------------|--------| | Fluid / prime | Correct ATF, level, leaks | Oil prime, spec, filter | | Programming | Relearn / TCM | Immobilizer, crank relearn | | Cooling | Cooler flow, lines | Thermostat, bleed, fans | | Documentation | Photos, scan baseline | Timing proof, torque specs |
Before filing a claim
| Step | Action | |------|--------| | 1 | Document symptom, miles since install, fluid level and color | | 2 | Save full scan report (stored + pending codes) | | 3 | Photo leaks, cooler lines, and routing **before** cleanup | | 4 | Confirm relearn/reflash or programming steps completed | | 5 | Do **not** remove or disassemble the unit without pre-authorization |
Full prep: required documents for a warranty claim: /blog/documents-required-warranty-claim · pre-authorization before removing the unit: /blog/pre-authorization-before-removing-unit
> Before any unit is removed or replaced, document the symptom, save scan results or inspection notes, and contact support with the installation details so the issue can be reviewed accurately.
Related: transmission won't shift after install: /blog/reman-transmission-wont-shift-after-install · engine won't start after install: /blog/engine-wont-start-after-install · required documents for a warranty claim: /blog/documents-required-warranty-claim
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FAQ
What is the matched claim rate for Dodge Ram 1500 transmissions?
**17.5%** across **1295 sales** in CPP export cross-ref (2026-06-20).
Does a high claim rate mean a bad unit?
Not automatically — **install, fluid, programming, and cooler** drive many early reviews.
What should I document before filing a claim?
Symptom, scan report, fluid photos, install invoice — required documents: /blog/documents-required-warranty-claim.
Where is the early-failure hub?
Drivetrain claims in the first 500 miles: /blog/drivetrain-claims-first-500-miles-after-install.
Where is the transmission mileage hub?
At what mileage do customers replace a transmission: /blog/at-what-mileage-do-customers-replace-a-transmission.
What if the transmission won't shift after install?
Transmission won't shift after install: /blog/reman-transmission-wont-shift-after-install — check fluid and relearn first.
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Related on Expedia Parts
- Warranty policy and Expedia Protection: /warranty
- Pre-authorization before removing the unit: /blog/pre-authorization-before-removing-unit
- Documents required for a warranty claim: /blog/documents-required-warranty-claim
- Reman transmission won’t shift after install: /blog/reman-transmission-wont-shift-after-install
- When your transmission needs a reflash: /blog/when-transmission-needs-reflash
- Engine won’t start after install: /blog/engine-wont-start-after-install