Kubda Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 First of all let me say I'm one of the lucky ones who've had an AMAZING OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE with my Dodge Journey SXT (2014; low mileage 66,000km/41,000mi). It has always run like a dream and I've never had to do any work on it (other than maintenance). Needless to say I'm in love with this vehicle. Having said that.. Dodge There had been a recurring error code ("transmission fluid *pressure* low") that has come up over the last few years, took it to several places including a driveline specialist who at that time could find nothing wrong with it. The consensus was that it's just a nuisance computer glitch, and that I'll eventuallyneed to go to the dealership to get the computer issue fixed. I just left the dealership, and they say it needs a new transmission. 🤔 I'm in the Vancouver BC area and the dealership guy said they only do replacements which is around $9,000 CAD/$6500 USD or I could go to a transmission/driveline place where they should be able to do a rebuild for about half that. Going by Facebook marketplace, that's undoubtedly more than the vehicle is worth, but... I'm on the fence. This car has run like a DREAM so I was hoping to get many more years out of it. I'm pretty sure I know what people will suggest doing 😄, BUT any argument FOR doing a rebuild and hanging on to the vehicle? PS - as an aside, the guy at the dealership claims that parts will be hard to find within five or six years. That seems odd to me because I've always been told that traditionally parts will be available 20 years from the manufacturer date (so, 2034). Is this guy right, that part will become difficult that soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 You should get a second opinion from an independent shop It could be low or contaminated fluid . Has the fluid and filter been changed? 12 yrs is a long time Kubda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 If your sxt is awd and the 3.6 v6 engine, have them change your cps (crank position sensor)r during the transmission rebuild. It will take 3 hrs ish to change this part when it fails in a few yrs. But only 15 mins to change this $25 part with the transmission removed. Info only applys to awd models. It not that likely a 61k transmission needs a full rebuild, may only be tcc solenoid or maybe a fluid body replacement, whick is done with transmission in place, so minimal labor. Like larry is saying, get a few opinions on repairs. Kubda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14WhiteRTRallye Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 (edited) https://www.chryslerminivan.net/threads/transmission-issues-advice.186412/#post-1876136 Same 62TETrans... Edited April 1 by 14WhiteRTRallye John/Horace and Kubda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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