I think my tranny's about to go!

[dgranros]

quote:Originally posted by TaylorMade

My Auto tranny on my 01 limited with 67k miles feels sloppy and just not good. When I have it in cruise control at 65 mph, it takes like 30 seconds for overdrive to kicki in, so im sitting there wasting gas at 3000 rpm. At slow speeds, it feels like my cv joints and clutch are slipping, and/or are sloppy. Is my tranny about to bite the dust? If so, what can I do to lessen the impact on my wallet?

This discussion is a little disturbing. I bought my PT because I like the design and functionality, I like everything about it. I also bought it because Consumer Reports has it on their 'Good Bets' list for used cars. Other than one Buick model and the PT everything else is a Toyota, Lexus, Acura etc. Supposedly this is one of the best cars built over here and we are talking tranny troubles at relatively low miles. I checked the Consumer Reports frequency of repairs and the transmission box is marked Red (Much better than average reliability). Nuts

[GW]

I would appreciate some imput from members here who are Mopar techs or independents who have first hand experience with repair frequency on the Chrylser automatics. Do more DC trannys fail than other brands? I'm inclined to think that, overall, DC transmissions are no better or no worse than other brands. Maybe that is wishful thinking, but I'm sure Consumer Reports must look at warranty repair reports and other data before rating reliablity of various brands. What do you think?

[dgranros]

quote:Originally posted by GW

I would appreciate some imput from members here who are Mopar techs or independents who have first hand experience with repair frequency on the Chrylser automatics. Do more DC trannys fail than other brands? I'm inclined to think that, overall, DC transmissions are no better or no worse than other brands. Maybe that is wishful thinking, but I'm sure Consumer Reports must look at warranty repair reports and other data before rating reliablity of various brands. What do you think?

The company I work for has outside sales reps. They typically drive Dodge intrepids and a woman I work with also has an older Intrepid. The sales reps have put on about 120000-170000 on their Chryslers with no transmission issues. The woman I work with had her transmission go at around 160000. My sons Chrysler mini van had the transmission go out at about 60K and I know a guy who has put 135000 on his automatic PT with no issues. Consumer Reports frequency of repair tables don't seem to show a trend. Maybe it's luck of the draw.

[Cal Cruzer]

quote:Originally posted by GW

I would appreciate some imput from members here who are Mopar techs or independents who have first hand experience with repair frequency on the Chrylser automatics. Do more DC trannys fail than other brands? I'm inclined to think that, overall, DC transmissions are no better or no worse than other brands. Maybe that is wishful thinking, but I'm sure Consumer Reports must look at warranty repair reports and other data before rating reliablity of various brands. What do you think?

A lot of people do not rezalize the importance of servicing the trans regulaly. Trans fluid breaks down faster, almost geometrically, with a rise in trans operating temp. I don't have any research on the newer trans fluids but it is no less important to change trans fluid than it is to change engine oil. Since I change oil almost twice as often as factory recommended, about 3000 miles, I would also cut down on the trans service interval if I had an automatic. It is cheap insurance.

[Stephen R.]

rszappa1 - My wife also drives a Civic. In comparison, her car (same mileage) runs like a clock while I am soon-to-be on my 3rd PS pump: http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...?TOPIC_ID=1471

[rszappa1]

And although not as fun as driving a PT...She gets 35 mpg in the city and up to 47 mpg on the highway. But I still like my PT.