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Do Dodge Chargers have bad transmissions?

Do Dodge Chargers have bad transmissions?

Transmission quality issues reported by 215 owners This downshifting quality issue tends to present around the 100,000-mile mark, and with models between 2006 and 2016.

How much does it cost to fix a transmission on a Dodge Charger?

The cost of a new Dodge Charger transmission could be over $3,500 depending on the vehicle, however, transmission services such as fluid changes and a transmission fluid flush are considerably less lavish, in some cases costing less than $150.

What causes a transmission leak on a Dodge Charger?

Transmission leak caused by a defect in the O ring from the factory. New unit was installed under warranty. A leak in a transmission O-Ring caused my car to lose a lot of automatic transmission fluid. The problem is extremely common to all Charger/Magnum/300 with the 5.7L Hemi Engine and the W5A580 (NAG1) automatic transmission.

How do you reset a NAG1 automatic transmission?

Sporadic faults can be reset via ignition OFF/ON. The adaptation procedure requires the use of the appropriate scan tool. This program allows the electronic transmission system to re-calibrate itself. This will provide the proper baseline transmission operation.

Is there a recall on the Dodge Charger?

Applied transmission recall related to shifter. Car was brought to dealer for “shift bump” issue so widely reported in the internet with this model. They completely erased the transmission software and reprogrammed it. An improvement but not a complete elimination.

What kind of transmission does a Dodge Charger have?

370-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD Recall update to the PCU software. 370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD Loud squealing when shifting into drive or park. Told it is a normal selonoid noise. No repair made. Internal valve was sticking in valve body. Vehicle would not shift out of 2nd gear.

Sporadic faults can be reset via ignition OFF/ON. The adaptation procedure requires the use of the appropriate scan tool. This program allows the electronic transmission system to re-calibrate itself. This will provide the proper baseline transmission operation.

How does the TCM work in a NAG1 transmission?

After shift strategies are determined, the TCM controls the actuation of transmission solenoids, which controls the routing of hydraulic fluid within the transmission, by moving a sequence of four valves to make a shift occur. The NAG1 electronic transmission has a fully adaptive control system.

What kind of transmission does Dodge Challenger have?

Dodge Challenger 2009-2011. The NAG1 automatic transmission is an electronically controlled 5-speed transmission with a lock-up clutch in the torque converter. The ratios for the gear stages are obtained by 3 planetary gear sets. Fifth gear is designed as an overdrive with a high-speed ratio.

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