Transmission History by Year - Dodge Durango
2011 - 2013: W5A580 5-speed (3.6L V6) 2014+: ZF 8HP70 8-speed (3.6L V6 and 5.7L HEMI) 2018+ R/T and SRT: ZF 8HP75
Expert Dodge Durango transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
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2011 - 2013: W5A580 5-speed (3.6L V6) 2014+: ZF 8HP70 8-speed (3.6L V6 and 5.7L HEMI) 2018+ R/T and SRT: ZF 8HP75
ZF 8HP: valve body or rebuild. TCC shudder: fluid exchange first, converter if persistent. NVG140 transfer case: chain replacement, often done simultaneously with transmission work.
ZF 8HP: ZF Lifeguard 8 NVG140: Mopar transfer case fluid
Verify exact spec on the dipstick label or owner's manual before fill. Recommended change interval: every 60,000 miles for normal driving, 30,000 miles under severe service (towing, stop-and-go, hot climates). Pan service typically takes 6 - 8 quarts; a full fluid exchange takes 10 - 14 quarts depending on cooler-line capacity.
Rebuild: 3 - 4 days. Combined with transfer case: 4 - 5 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
TCC shudder from towing stress - common on Durango with the 5.7L HEMI. Fluid exchange first; converter replacement if it persists.
Yes - the ZF 8HP is shared across Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, and Chrysler 300.
Likely the NVG140 transfer case chain - not the main transmission. We service both.
3 - 4 days.
For a clean Durango body (especially AWD with HEMI), a rebuild with 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty is typically worth it.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
