Chrysler 44RE 4-Speed Electronic Heavy-Duty Automatic · Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/RAM · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
1997–2003 Dodge Ram 1500/2500 (5.9L Magnum gas); Jeep Grand Cherokee (5.9L limited); heaviest-duty electronic A-series 4-speed
| Configuration | 4-speed automatic with overdrive — heavy-duty electronic variant |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.74:1 · 2nd 1.54:1 · 3rd 1.00:1 · 4th 0.69:1 · Rev 2.21:1 |
| Fluid Type | Mopar ATF+4 |
| Fluid Capacity | 11.5 qts total, 6.0 qts service refill |
5.9L Magnum applications put maximum torque through the OD band.
Symptoms: OD slip under maximum towing load
Electronic governor failure.
Symptoms: P1762/P1765; erratic shifts
Front clutch failure under maximum V8 towing loads.
Symptoms: Slip in all forward gears
Heavy-duty clutch packs. OD band replaced. Governor solenoid replaced. All clutch packs replaced. Valve body rebuilt. Full soft parts.
ATF+4 every 25,000 miles for 5.9L towing applications.
Yes — it's the heaviest-duty version of the electronic A-series, designed for the 5.9L Magnum V8 in truck applications.
The 45RFE and 545RFE replaced the 44RE in 1999+ Grand Cherokee and Ram applications.
Mopar ATF+4.
$1,600–2,200.
2 days.
Free diagnostic, written estimate, lifetime warranty. Chicago's 44RE rebuild specialists since 1987.
