I have a new (see signature) with only 800 miles on it. In drive, when I let off the gas, say from 65 mph, as it is slowing down, it will downshift on its own (you can feel it and see rpms jump a little) a couple of times. I just sold an 04 F-150 with the 5.3L eng and when I let off the gas in that thing, it would coast forever, never downshifting on it's own. It's not a complaint, just wondering if this is normal, never having had a Dodge before. (Actually it will save me some brake pads over the long term, hopefully not at the expense of the trans.)

 

my trans does this as well. by i am no normal case by any means. im not sure if this is normal behavior or not.

 

Are you using it in tow/haul mode? If so it does it when active, also I think when you have the shifter in gear 5.

 

It downshifts in normal driving mode. I have not tried it it tow/haul or while in gear "5". It downshifts while in the green D position (not locked in any gear).

 

Mine doesn't do that, it'll coast all day. I wish it did so I wouldn't use the brakes so much. Actually I've never had a vehicle coast as much as this one

 

Mine does it too. I hate it when it does it to. I was going to ask the dealer if its normal.

 

mine does it.. pisses me off so bad i just toss in in N sometimes if the hill is long enough

 

mine only does that in tow/hauling mode, I don't think its supposed to in normal driving, if I have the cruise on and start down a long grade it will sometimes kickdown to keep speed at set but not just slowing to a stop

 

2010 Sport does it too. Never use haul tow mode.

 

i have 500ish miles on mine and it downshifts when i let off the gas.....