anybody hear of having to adjust the tranny bands in an 04 dodge 3500 4x4 twice with only 55000 mi?

Answer 1

Every body but me must be getting lemons. I have been driving Dodges since 1968 and have never had to readjust the bands. Most of them had over 100,000 miles before adjusting the first time. If it was done right, you should never have to adjust them again in that number of miles.
Adding the wrong fluid to Dodge transmissions will destroy them in a short period of time, so insist on genuine Chrysler ATF or ATF+4 from your favorite brand,

Answer 2

Welcome to the world of dodge transmissions. If its still under warranty then beat the crap out of it and get the trans replaced. If not then do the same but when you get a new trans, make sure you beef it up so it can handle the abuse. But that all depends on if you are going to keep this truck for a while.

Answer 3

i own a repair shop,and i have had a few of them in for the same thing,they seem to want to slip ,for no reason,but this is turning out to be a head ache for Chrysler because a bunch of them have went out,if yours was still under warranty id tell you to run it till it stopped,and you could get a newer updated one for it,but your warranty is probably out,but this is a problem,you and a lot of other people are having,the next time though you wont be able to adjust the bands,the transmission will go out,i know you don't want to hear this,but it will happen,good luck i hope this helps.

Answer 4

Ah, the sounds of Chrysler transmission problems. I work across the street from a transmission shop, and everyday i see at least 3 Chryslers infront if it. I get quite a few Chryslers in my shop wanting transmission fixes. Common problems with Chrysler it seems. My old Chrysler had major transmission problems, and my parents Chryslers have major transmission problems.

Answer 5

Bands in a trans ? Are you in the dark ages?