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The issues are at an rpm at 1050 at any speed keeping it steady in this exact range. If you go slower it will drop a gear and is fine. If you go above this rpm in this gear it goes away. They changed the transmission valve body and updated software. This didn't fix the problem. What it did do is raise the idle rpm from 500 to 550 and lowered the warmup rpm, which was much higher. I've been on 2 tech rides 1 to show him the issues that he could not duplicate, then he drove and replicated issues. Another issue l brought it in for was the clunking when slowing down to a stop. It seems fixed for now only the clunking issue. Now 1/7/2026 they are telling me that the vehicle is within normal operating conditions. I have less than 7800 miles on a brand new 2023 Ram 1500 mild hybrid.
What makes this problem better or worse?
What would correct this problem would be for the transmission computer to drop to a lower gear just above the 1050 rpm to avoid lugging the engine.
How long has your 2023 Ram 1500 had this problem?
More than a year
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Hi - Dave here, contributing to RepairPal and providing expert advice since 2010. I am sorry, you are asking questions that are very refined and specific to the vehicle, and nobody here can go against or challenge the observations and diagnosis of a manufacturer trained technician at a dealership - which seems like what you are getting. Only hands on testing with a trained technician that has the proper equipment will get you the answers you seek. If you are not happy with this particular shop and their diagnosis, try a different dealership near you who can help. Or try an independant repair shop. They will not be able to do anything underneath any factory warranty conditions, but can give you their perspective. https://repairpal.com/auto-repair-near-me Click the link to find some shops near you who can help out!