2009 Dodge Challenger Transmission Shift Quality Issues

A harsh 4-3 downshift or other shift quality issues may develop. Revised transmission control module (TCM) software has been released to address these concerns.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Dodge Challenger model years 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, .

13 people reported this problem

  • 2009 0 Miles
    Will not shift into 2nd gear. Happens about every 4th occurance. Taking to dealership this Friday.

  • 2009 34,000 Miles
    Car won't engage 2nd gear every so often so I shift from 1st to 3rd. Doesn't happen every time.

  • 2009 39,000 Miles
    Harsh 4-3 downshift turned into grinding going into 3rd gear. In the shop now.

  • 2009 12,500 Miles
    Gears grinding when downshifting from 4th gear to 3rd. That is the only time the gears will grind.