Jolting on downshifting : 5>4 and 2>1
#71
I bought my 2016 Durango r/t used a couple months ago with 48,000 miles on it. Got it home and drove it for a couple months and noticed a knock in the front end and the harsh down shifts from 2-1 every once in a while. Took it to the dealer last week and had the front end fixed ($600 on a new strut on a 50k mile suv is bs but it is what it is) since the Powertrain is still under warranty I had them check out the harsh down shift. Got the car back and they said everything is normal and they did a update flash. Now the downshifting is 1000 times worse not only is it in 2-1 now it is a clank and a harsh shift from 5-4. After reading all this makes me wonder “ why did I buy this car? Now I’m stuck with this p.o.s. for 5 years and who knows how much $ I will dump into this after this warranty is up” dodge should be ashamed of this problem and the way the dealerships are handling it!!! I have an appointment this week with the dealer we will see if they can fix it.
#72
So just picked up my Durango from the dealer after they had it for a week and they replaced the valve body under warranty. The rough down shift from 2-1 is better and 5-4 is gone. But now I have a really rough shift from 6-5 now. This is absolutely ridiculous. These dealers can’t fix the problem or is the problem unfixable. Chrysler needs to own up and spend some money to get this fixed. So I’m going back to the dealer this week (more time wasted) to see if they can fix this problem now. Has anybody got a real permanent fix for this?
With the 5-year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, other than the inconvenience of having to go back more than once, this is on their dime. If they end up replacing the transmission it comes with a 3-year, 100,000 mile warranty.
#74
I am now having the 5>4 downshifting issues again. Truck has 36k miles. I do know if the TSB above is the same one i had done in Jan 2019. I cant believe to this day Chrysler still hasn't advised customers of this known issues. Was expecting something in the mail by now.
I have an appointment on the 15th. We will see.
I have an appointment on the 15th. We will see.
#75
Sigh.
Been driving a lot lately (family stuff), about an extra 200-300 miles per week. Also snowboarding season is back in swing so long trips to Tahoe and back.
Latest trip to Tahoe (this weekend)...I started feeling the 5 > 4 again. Juuuuuuust a tiny bit, but perceptible. Gut feeling says it's gonna worsen again and the cycle will repeat.
About 42,700 miles give or take for current mileage.
Been driving a lot lately (family stuff), about an extra 200-300 miles per week. Also snowboarding season is back in swing so long trips to Tahoe and back.
Latest trip to Tahoe (this weekend)...I started feeling the 5 > 4 again. Juuuuuuust a tiny bit, but perceptible. Gut feeling says it's gonna worsen again and the cycle will repeat.
About 42,700 miles give or take for current mileage.
#76
Sigh.
Been driving a lot lately (family stuff), about an extra 200-300 miles per week. Also snowboarding season is back in swing so long trips to Tahoe and back.
Latest trip to Tahoe (this weekend)...I started feeling the 5 > 4 again. Juuuuuuust a tiny bit, but perceptible. Gut feeling says it's gonna worsen again and the cycle will repeat.
About 42,700 miles give or take for current mileage.
Been driving a lot lately (family stuff), about an extra 200-300 miles per week. Also snowboarding season is back in swing so long trips to Tahoe and back.
Latest trip to Tahoe (this weekend)...I started feeling the 5 > 4 again. Juuuuuuust a tiny bit, but perceptible. Gut feeling says it's gonna worsen again and the cycle will repeat.
About 42,700 miles give or take for current mileage.
Hopefully yours was just a hiccup.
#77
So that's, what, just over 2 months since you had everything done, including a new transmission? When I had my tranny replaced it was smooth for just a couple weeks (like 100 miles) and then -BAM- just as bad as ever, not something gradual. But once they got the programming done right, it's been fine. I'm at 8 months and 5000 miles, give or take, and no indication that the problem is returning. (fingers remaining crossed forever I guess.....)
Hopefully yours was just a hiccup.
Hopefully yours was just a hiccup.
I don't know what to do here.
#78
So mine got another flash and reprogram of shift points about 2-3 week ago. Its been perfect up and down shifting in every gear. They said there was an updated TSB for my truck but was a different code that what most where advising on here. Prob 300 miles since flash and still good. Fingers crossed. Hoping its finally fixed as Mnunes describes. 5>4 downshifts are noticeability very smooth, best since i purchased the truck in 9/2019. Dealership said i'm the only one they know of with this issue. Wondering if people are living with it or they are BS'in me.
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mnunes (02-06-2020)
#79
Give or take yeah. 2 months, maybe 3,000 miles if that. No rough driving, barely ever even engaging sportmode, just commuting and freeway / traffic miles. Really disappointed here I was hoping to get a hell of a lot more before the issue came back. Maybe I'm just more sensitive to it early on now?
I don't know what to do here.
I don't know what to do here.