JH> I had thought that the new 9 speed transmission was "ZF" i.e.,
JH> Zuffenhausen, which makes the trannies for Porsche and Mercedes. The
JH> earlier Chrysler trannies were very unreliable. I had a 1999 Grand
JH> Cherokee Laredo with an inline 6 that was awesome but had the
JH> transmission light go off one time and there was indication of metal
JH> fragments in the fluid. It cost well over $650.00 to fix the issue, flush
JH> the transmission and replace the sensor. Luckily, my wife took the car
JH> during our divorce and I got the newer Honda Accord because I needed the
JH> reliability to work and pay her bills :O

Yes, that is correct.  I have heard they have had some issues with them and
know on person first-hand that had to get service on the trans in that vehicle
after just 4 months of it being new.

I was slightly worried about the relatively new 8-speed trans in my Charger,
but it has been doing well.  No issues - knock on wood.

- Mark

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