How do I know what transmission is in my Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Locate the plate.
- Lay on the ground on either side of the Jeep.
- Slide under the Jeep to the transmission which is bolted to the motor. Look for a metal plate attached to the transmission. The transmission number is located on the plate. It is the only number on the plate. EX. 42RE.
What vehicles have a 42RE transmission?
How Do I Order?
- 1989-2003 Dodge Dakota.
- 1998-2000 Dodge Durango.
- 1989-2001 Dodge Ram pickup 150 / 1500.
- 1989-2003 Dodge Ram Van B150 / B250.
- 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
- 1996-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2 V8.
How do you tell the difference between a 904 and 727 transmission?
Generally, a 727 shifter lever is straight and a 904 is offset (though some applications have different length of levers to compensate for vehicle model/engine combinations).
What makes Dodge transmissions bad?
The majority of Dodge transmission problems are often caused by low transmission fluid level. Other problems include inadequate transmission fluid cooling, worn gear clutches, transmission software issues, excessive towing, failed torque converter, and neglecting to perform transmission service on time.
What years did Dodge have transmission problems?
Dodge trucks manufactured between 1999 and 2003 are especially prone to transmission problems. These trucks used the Dodge 45RFE automatic transmission, which had significant reliability issues. The Dodge 45RFE transmission was used in Dodge Durango, Ram and Dakota pickup trucks with smaller V8 engines.
Why are Dodge RAMs so unreliable?
Like the other models on CR’s list of unreliable 2020 full-sized pickup trucks, the Ram’s low-reliability rating stems from a history of NHTSA vehicle safety recalls. The 2020 Ram 1500 currently has four recalls on it. These relate to potential issues with the truck’s airbags, back up camera, and windshield.