2012 WK GC apparently needs a new trans

[kimbo]

Just feel the need to vent, so...

As the title says, according to my Jeep dealer, today, my 2012 GC Limited needs a new trans - had the ESC and SERV 4WD lights come on a couple of times, which reset themselves when I stopped/started the engine, so took it in today for them to have a look at.

They've quoted me $20K for a brand new US original - yeah, like that's going to happen - and around $9-10K for a rebuild, which floored me completely.

Without wishing to swear, I'm kinda f^cking annoyed - apparently there have been leaks in the trans cooler lines - given that the car was last serviced by the same dealer, back in Sept last year, I'm amazed at either the rapid deterioration, the fact I don't have huge pools of fluid everywhere (if it was leaking that badly) and/or the fact that they didn't pick any leaks up.

Going home to have a drink....

[imaz]

Originally Posted by kimbo

Just feel the need to vent, so...



As the title says, according to my Jeep dealer, today, my 2012 GC Limited needs a new trans - had the ESC and SERV 4WD lights come on a couple of times, which reset themselves when I stopped/started the engine, so took it in today for them to have a look at.



They've quoted me $20K for a brand new US original - yeah, like that's going to happen - and around $9-10K for a rebuild, which floored me completely.



Without wishing to swear, I'm kinda f^cking annoyed - apparently there have been leaks in the trans cooler lines - given that the car was last serviced by the same dealer, back in Sept last year, I'm amazed at either the rapid deterioration, the fact I don't have huge pools of fluid everywhere (if it was leaking that badly) and/or the fact that they didn't pick any leaks up.



Going home to have a drink....

Geez!. Are those quotes for rebuild directly from a transmission place?

Have a look at thirdparty first, then wreak.

It may be worth offloading it if its just repairable to the point of sale.

I once had a cooler leak which was NOT picked up at a jeep servicing dealer. Was later picked up by another jeep dealer who claimed warranty on it.

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[Titch101]

Get it looked at by a Transmission specialist, I wouldnt trust the dealers diagnosis or price to repair. Even the service quotes for transmissions are usually double the price and they don’t even flush them properly.

[Clarky]

2012 V6 or CRD? That's the 5 speed right?
If so look up
NAG1
722.6
Its a Merc transmission, go to a trans shop that looks after Mercedes.
https://www.allpar.com/mopar/transmi...AG1-WA580.html

But before you spend any more money get the codes so you know its actually the transmission not the transfer case or just a sensor.

BlueDriver is a good app for the phone and https://appcar-diagfca.com/en/ is a good one for a windows based laptop.

Never trust what the dealer says.

[Clarky]

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Chrysler...UAAOSwmrlU1Eoz

[spoondog]

I'd definitely get a second opinion before I did anything, dealers have been known to replace a lot of expensive parts before telling you that it didn't fix the problem.
Are you experiencing any other issues with the tranny? Rough changes etc. I would think if your transmission needed replacing there would be a few signs other than just some codes.

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[08crd]

Definitely get a second opinion, they are a solid gearbox, used in a lot of Chryslers, Jeeps and Mercs. So sourcing one shouldn't be a problem, but get a good transmission shop to have a look.