Everything You Need To Know About Our Remanufactured 545RFE Transmissions

Are you looking for a remanufactured 545RFE transmission for your Jeep or Chrysler vehicle? Or are you looking for more information about this type of remanufactured transmission? If your answer to either question (or both questions) is yes, you came to the right place. We have all the information you need about the Chrysler 545RFE transmission. Sarah took the time to educate us about this type of transmission in this video:

The Chrysler 545RFE transmission is one of our best sellers (check out the product page here) so we get many questions about it. Here are our most frequently asked questions:

1. Which Vehicles Come Standard With The Chrysler 545RFE Transmission?

Many Chrysler rear-wheel-drive applications come with this transmission. The list includes:

  • Dodge Dakota
  • Dodge Durango
  • Dodge Ram
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • Jeep Liberty
  • Jeep Commander
  • Mitsubishi Raider
  • Chrysler Aspen

…and more.

2. What Are The Most Common Problems With The Chrysler 545RFE Transmission?

The Chrysler 545RFE transmission is a good part, but it commonly has issues with:

  • Slippage
  • Delayed engagement

3. How Do You Correct The Factory Faults In The Chrysler 545RFE Transmission?

At Powertrain Products, we correct all known factory faults while rebuilding our transmissions. (Learn about the process step-by-step here.) In this case, we install remanufactured parts that prevent slippage and delayed engagement. We also do the following to improve shifting, lubrication, and the transmission’s all-around performance:

  • Install a completely remanufactured torque converter
  • Install a remanufactured valve body. (This includes updates to the solenoid switch valves and solenoid packs.)
  • Install a completely remanufactured pump. (It includes a TCC limit valve and a TCC accumulator that ensure proper fluid flow.)
  • Include custom spec bushings
  • Secure the accumulator cover bolts. (This prevents the transmission from losing the third and fourth gears.)

4. How Do You Test Your Remanufactured Transmissions?

Powertrain Products is a trusted brand for remanufactured transmissions. It’s because our rebuilt transmissions are high quality. It’s also because we thoroughly dyno test all our transmissions for operability before we ship them out.

We have five custom-built dyno units that replicate real-world loads and driving situations. You can read more about our dyno testing process here.

Do you have any questions about our remanufactured Chrysler 545RFE transmissions? Feel free to contact us!