The Chrysler 65RFE 6-speed automatic transmission was produced only from 2011 to 2013 and was installed in the Dodge Durango, Ram, and Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 5.7-liter HEMI engine. Essentially, this transmission is a heavily modified version of the 545RFE automatic transmission.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Type of drive | rear / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 5.7 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 550 |
| Recommended oil | Mopar ATF+4 (MS-9602) |
| Oil capacity, liter | 14.0 |
| Replacing the oil | every 60 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 km |
Gear ratios Chrysler 65RFE
Using the 2012 Dodge Durango with a 5.7-liter engine as an example:
| Main | 3.73 |
| 1st | 3.00 |
| 2nd | 1.67 |
| 3rd | 1.50 |
| 4th | 1.00 |
| 5th | 0.75 |
| 6th | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.00 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Dodge Durango 3 (WD) in 2011 – 2012;
- Dodge Ram 4 (DS) in 2011 – 2012;
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 (WK2) in 2011 – 2013.
Disadvantages of the Chrysler 65RFE gearbox
- This is a very rare, but quite reliable and durable automatic transmission;
- If the oil is not changed, the solenoid block will require cleaning by 100,000 km;
- Dirty lubricant also reduces the life of the oil pump and rubberized cover;
- Due to reduced oil pressure, the clutches in the Overdrive and Underdrive packages burn out;
- As with all automatic transmissions in this series, electronic control system failures are common.
