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Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Tranny got stuck in 3rd gear. 2008 model year came with lifetime warranty which Dodge respected. After 2 different 'computers' problem was solved. Not sure how many hours of labor - but 2 modules that were replaced were 1000$ each.
Replaced transmission pulley bushings that had leaked.
61000 mi
US $184
Transmission was leaking at one of the back plugs. Prior repair shop did not want to attempt. Said whole pan needed to be removed to fix, should take to dealer. Dealer fixed without removing pan. Replaced plug, said it's a common problem on this car.
9000 mi
Transmission oil leak caused by defective electrical connector seal on the transmission.
46800 mi
after regular trans service car did not drive properly-returned to dealer for further diagnosis-"debris" caused torque converter failure -converter, valve body, clutch seals replaced and trans "reverse flushed"
replaced right rear half shaft and bearing, chasing down a vibration. Was bent due to inmproper towing.
49000 mi
US $100
Rear axle seals leaked. They had been replaced before, in April, but if they're not seated perfectly, they will leak again. The return trip is due to incorrect installation the first time.
1000 mi
Transmission TSB, they replaced an o-ring.
45120 mi
small transmission fluid leak
22000 mi
CEL came on due to a pressure sensor in the transmission. Replaced sensor and reset CEL.
Transmission is slipping and not shifting correctly. Took to dealer, but could find any problem.
82000 mi
US $100
Transmission is shifting very hard. Normally happens when car is cold. When it happens the entire care shakes and shudders. The hardest shift is from 2 to 1 (downshift)
Dealer could not find the problem.
125000 mi
US $1
broken CV housing and joint.
37200 mi
Shudder from the torque converter clutch. Described in a TSB.
Rear Pinion seal leaking. Dealer replaced Pinion seal, but had to special order the part.
94000 mi
Transmission leak.
171000 mi
Needed torque converter when sold.
57300 mi
US $400
Shifter would not come out of park.
85000 mi
US $450
Failed motor and transmission mounts replaced with newer and better Mopar mounts for the SRT 392. Possibly a little too firm.
36000 mi
Replaced broken selector in the shifter for the transmission to get it into gear.
34100 mi
C $750
Went for oil change and injector clean, found out I needed a tune up had no time needed to bring back following day, found leaking transmission plug, screw in tire, fixed warranty.
67000 mi
US $800
Due to a mfg defect on the transmission dipstick, water was allowed to enter the transmission and ultimately cause a complete failure. UPDATE: would have been covered by 7/70. Chrysler only reimbursed cost of parts ($1600) since not done by a dealer.
40000 mi
Trans Fluid Level and rear End housing fluid leak - Completed
36000 mi
Transmission clunks when cold - shifting from reverse to drive
38000 mi
Transmission clunks when cold shifting from reverse to drive.
102000 mi
US $543
Transmission clunked shifting gears when cold. Reflashed.
113000 mi
Leak in transmission at electrical switch O-ring. Was going to replace the unit, but then they discovered a stripped thread where it connects to another device. Total repair would have been $600. Might do later if necessary.
113800 mi
US $4176
Replaced transmission case connector and electrical plate. I suspect the connector was damaged by the dealer when doing a fluid change, but can’t prove it. The threads were stripped. Transmission failed in traffic. Torque converter was shredding material into the filter and it clogged up. Complete rebuild needed. Earlier repair wasted except the shop credited back $300 of labor towards the trans. rebuild.
124000 mi
Plastic tab broke that allows shifting out of park. To be replaced. Must use screwdriver to allow shifting for now or just leave it in neutral. Tow driver fixed it temporarily.
138000 mi
US $260
Replaced "pink thingy" that caused lockup in park.
26759 mi
upon initial accel, feels like tranny is shaking. dlr could find nothing wrong.
shimmy in steering wheel at 110-120 kph: replaced frt lateral arm.
69000 mi
Replaced transmission oil pan because of leaks.
184000 mi
US $470
$.89 part broke in the shifter box not allowing me the get the car out of park. Car had to be towed. Had to replace the entire shifter box.
2 leaking transmission electrical switch seals (o-rings)- a known issue (TSB exists)
48000 mi
Tech had failed to top off transmission fluid at seal replacement visit 3 wks. earlier.
72000 mi
US $106
Vibration from car when turning sharply on pavement. Parking lot type maneuver. Transfer case clutches replaced. I paid for parts, dealership covered labor.
28520 mi
pinion seal leaking, replaced
39060 mi
Power transfer unit replaced
50500 mi
US $100
Torn inner left CV boot. Dealer replaced 1/2 shaft under warranty, with $100 deductible.
Rear Axle shaft and hub replacement due to galvanic corrosion of aluminum and cast iron parts
167000 mi
US $550
Transmission cooler broke and overheated, but I was just a mile from the dealer
23000 mi
Minor fluid leak from transmission. Two o-rings replaced that seal an electrical connection. Paid by original warranty coverage. I don't know the cost.
1st gear and reverse issues. Transmission replaced. 1st owner treated car like crap & drove it hard from stoplight to stoplight (he told me so himself - jerk).