Chrysler 9 Speed Transmission Reviews

The class-action lawsuit alleges the 9-speed ZF 9HP transmissions cause sudden delayed and rough shifting as a grinding noise is heard during shifting. Our 2019 has had transmission issues from day 1.

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Only one friction shift element needs to be closed on restart so response times are very fast.

Chrysler 9 speed transmission reviews. The nine-speed has been problematic since day one with the Cherokees introduction being delayed a few months while engineers recalibrated the transmission which has. Today the dealer admitted that there is a known issue with the 9 speed transmission. So with all these problems are 9-speed transmissions even worth it.

Surely deserving of partial blame for the Chrysler 200s demise the ZF 9HP was clearly launched long before it was ready. The dealer said theyve seen at least 30 Odysseys with the same issue. The new 2015 Chrysler 200 will be using this 9-speed tranny.

Too bad the public will never understand this. The 9HP is only 024 inches 6mm longer than and weighs 165 lbs 75 kg less than the outgoing six-speed transmission. The compact packaging is achieved by using a number of innovative design features.

A new compact hydraulic vane-type pump two patented dog clutches which replace bulkier conventional clutch packs and a nested gear set. Last month Jeep said it would recall 2014 Cherokees equipped with a 32-liter V-6 and 9-speed automatic for faulty clutches that could shift the car into neutral without warning. For our van the transmission has difficulty selecting the proper gear.

That 9th gear sounds like it has marketing value but little else. The 9-speed automatic transmission is stop-start capable without an additional oil pump. When it reaches full capacity it will ship about 800000 finished transmissions to Toledo Ohio for use in the Jeep Cherokee and Sterling Heights Mich for the Chrysler 200 as well as to Fiat plants in Melfi Italy.

Thats extremely important given increasing fuel economy regulations via CAFE. Tipton will become one of the global hubs for 9-speed production. Its a stunning minivan and at CAD 62340 its a minivan with.

Nearly three years since my first exposure to the nine-speed in a 32-liter V6-powered Jeep Cherokee Im driving a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Limited this week. Honda is aware of it but hasnt publicized it. A major benefit is being able to squeeze out a couple extra MPGs even though the Cherokee remains a bit heavy in the curb weight department.

Problems with the ZF-designed nine-speed automatic transmission are continuing to pile up with customer complaints continuing to roll in regarding new Jeep Chrysler and Acura models. I expect to at least test-drive one but now your story gives me pause about actually owning one. This video covers how to use your premium gear selector and what to expect.

The Nine-Speed Pairs Better With the V-6. According to Automotive News Jeep dealers were finally told to update the software on any unsold Cherokees they had in their lineup to fix the high Chrysler transmission repair cost. It can also be used as a hybrid transmission by replacing the torque converter with an electric motor.

Our Jeep Cherokees 184-horsepower 24-liter four-cylinder engine has trouble powering through some of the transmissions quirkiness. Other alleged Chrysler transmission. Are 9-Speed Transmission Worth It.

We also tested the manual mode in which the transmission can be up- and down-shifted via paddles behind the steering wheel. At 160kmh it took lifting off to get the ZF automatic into its ninth and final gear -- and the engine was still running notably slower than it would have in top gear with a six-speed. The class action alleges glitches in the 9-speed transmission software was causing problems in 2013 that caused shifting that wasnt smooth as intended.

The nine-speed transmission used in this Chrysler car produces rough shifting and delayed shifting leading to performance concerns and reliability issues while driving in high-speed areas.

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