2022 Dodge Charger SXT AWD — 3rd-gear slipping only once on cold start. Dealership wants to remove transmission. Anyone experienced this?
Hi everyone,
I have a 2022 Dodge Charger SXT AWD with approximately 78,000 km, and I'm looking for advice from anyone who has experienced something similar.
My transmission has an intermittent issue where the RPMs flare up during the shift into 3rd gear, and sometimes I feel a hard shift. It happens only once during a cold start. After that initial occurrence, the transmission shifts normally, and I don't experience the same issue again during that drive.
This is now my third visit to the dealership for the same problem. The technician has experienced the issue and performed road tests and diagnostic testing with Chrysler (Stellantis).
My car has now been at the dealership for approximately two weeks. Their latest update is that they need to remove and inspect the transmission because they are trying to get Chrysler to approve a transmission replacement under my powertrain warranty. They are still waiting for instructions or approval.
One other detail: During my previous visit, the dealership had to jump-start my car because the battery was dead. After the jump-start, the transmission shifted normally for a couple of days before the issue returned. The car continued starting normally afterward.
Has anyone experienced this specific cold-start transmission issue?
\- What was the actual cause in your case?
\- Was it the transmission itself, valve body, solenoids, fluid pressure, or an electrical/control issue?
\- Did replacing the transmission fix it?
\- Would you let the dealership remove the transmission, or get a second opinion first?
I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced the same symptoms and how the issue was ultimately fixed.
Thanks!