2018 PW 3rd Transmission 2nd Engine

[r56ranch]

I posted awhile back about how glad I was to have the MaxCare Lifetime Unlimited Warranty . Back then it was about the transmission. I want to list what has gone on with my truck and see if anyone sees any correlation to the issues I have had and how I drive and use my PW.

1. Around 75,000 miles had dealer service Transmission, front and rear diffs and transfer case. The next week I drove 2400 miles round trip From Texas to Florida. Luckily the transmission waited to get stuck in 4 gear until I was about 100 miles from home. Transmission and Trans cooler replaced under MaxCare.

2. About 78,000 miles another round trip to Florida. My last gas stop coming back I noticed the engine was clattering. Dealer thought lifter but it turned out to be a disintegrated crank bearing. Engine replaced under MAXCare.

3. 84,000 , Another trip to Florida and back 2500 miles. The morning after I got home I started the truck and tried to back up and the transmission completely locked up. Transmission and trans cooler replaced again by MaxCare.

I tow a bass boat trailer combined weight less that 4000 pounds. Every time I tow I use TOW MODE.

Oil changes at dealer about every 4000 miles.

Daily driving mix of highway and some around town. 4 wheel drive about 2 - 3 times a month out on the ranch if its muddy.

Does anyone think these 18 hour non stop runs have anything to do with these issues or is it incredible coincidence?

 

[olyelr]

Dang the luck. At least you were back at home each time lol.

 

[NETim]

Obviously you have to stop going to Florida.

 

[mtnrider]

I'm sure the original transmission was replaced with a reman... That's a crap shoot at best. Bad luck for sure though.

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[Curmudgeon]

Your extended warranty is more than paying for itself.

 

[Daw14]

May want to try a different dealer, you are his vacation ticket.

 

[Trailmaker]

I posted awhile back about how glad I was to have the MaxCare Lifetime Unlimited Warranty . Back then it was about the transmission. I want to list what has gone on with my truck and see if anyone sees any correlation to the issues I have had and how I drive and use my PW.

1. Around 75,000 miles had dealer service Transmission, front and rear diffs and transfer case. The next week I drove 2400 miles round trip From Texas to Florida. Luckily the transmission waited to get stuck in 4 gear until I was about 100 miles from home. Transmission and Trans cooler replaced under MaxCare.

2. About 78,000 miles another round trip to Florida. My last gas stop coming back I noticed the engine was clattering. Dealer thought lifter but it turned out to be a disintegrated crank bearing. Engine replaced under MAXCare.

3. 84,000 , Another trip to Florida and back 2500 miles. The morning after I got home I started the truck and tried to back up and the transmission completely locked up. Transmission and trans cooler replaced again by MaxCare.

I tow a bass boat trailer combined weight less that 4000 pounds. Every time I tow I use TOW MODE.

Oil changes at dealer about every 4000 miles.

Daily driving mix of highway and some around town. 4 wheel drive about 2 - 3 times a month out on the ranch if its muddy.

Does anyone think these 18 hour non stop runs have anything to do with these issues or is it incredible coincidence?

I wonder if it has to do with the fluid they are replacing with? Is it the same dealer each time? The first time it happened, was right after a fluid change at 75k. What are the trans temps running? Also no repair, just replacement?

 

[r56ranch]

I wonder if it has to do with the fluid they are replacing with? Is it the same dealer each time? The first time it happened, was right after a fluid change at 75k. What are the trans temps running? Also no repair, just replacement?

Replaced fluid with MOPAR Trans fluid
Same dealer each time
Yes , about 1000 miles later
Trans temps normal
No repair both times, replacement of trans and trans oil cooler and lines