What Is a Ram Manual Transmission?

Most Canadians drive vehicles with automatic transmissions, but certain Ram vehicles, including older versions of the Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, have manual transmissions. Manual transmissions are also called stick-shifts, manual gearboxes, and standard transmissions. When driving a manual transmission vehicle, you must shift gears yourself with the clutch and gas pedals. The clutch is the first stage in the transmission and the gearbox is the second. The gearbox is at the rear of the engine, with the clutch between the gearbox and the engine. Manual transmissions typically range from three to six different gear ratios.

What are the common problems in a Ram manual transmission?

Ram trucks communicate power and ruggedness. But this doesn’t mean their transmissions are indestructible. Far from it, a little over a decade ago, when they were still Dodge Rams, there was a significant recall over failing transmissions. Ram transmissions have been much better since then, but there are some common issues.

Some Ram manual transmissions have made loud popping noises, indicating something has fallen out of place within the transmission. Others experience hard shifting. When you notice any transmission issues, it’s wise to bring your Ram to Mister Transmission for inspection as soon as possible.

How we diagnose transmission problems

If you come to us with a transmission problem, we’ll ask you to detail what you’ve been experiencing. Afterwards, we can inspect your Ram and run tests as necessary. Some common signs of Ram manual transmission problems include:

  • Slipping into neutral
  • Lack of acceleration
  • Hard shifting
  • Odd noises

How Mister Transmission Can Help

At Mister Transmission, we are experts at Ram transmission service, repair, and maintenance. We have 60 years of institutional experience and some of the most knowledgeable and skilled technicians in Canada. We can fix any Ram transmission model you have.

Whether you have Ram transmission problems or just need some routine maintenance, you can contact Mister Transmission. Our Multi-Check Inspection can find any problem your manual Ram transmission may have.

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Matt has always been open to our schedule and lets us know when parts need replaced. Our vehicles are always safe and in good running order. Thank you Matt.
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Charlie Farquharson
Jamie and Stewart provide no nonsense service. They are personable, and able to explain transmission problems and solutions. They removed the failed manual transmission from my Fiat 500, stripped it down, declared it beyond repair. I found a used one with LKQ, got it to Alberta, and they inspected it, and refitted. They replaced other items that were suspect while they were working on the car. I phoned most transmission shops in Alberta, they either would NOT work on a Fiat 500 manual box, or had never touched one. Jamie had removed and worked on them in the UK, so experience rules. So Fiat 500 owners... use Red Deer Mister Transmission. Also if you have a weird European vehicle, see Jamie and Stewart....
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Great experience with Ken. He came for a quick test drive and diagnosed it's not transmission and an engine issue. Highly recommended for any issues with transmission.
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Hayley Annis
Brought my ford explorer in for a free diagnostic. Sadly the transmission needs an overhaul but the quote from here compared to the dealership was much less, ford also charges for the diagnostic. Transmission issues I would recommend using a place like this who specialize with transmissions and the free diagnostic is a bonus.
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