Dodge Nitro Transmission for Sale

About the Dodge Nitro Transmission

This is the 42RLE, the Chrysler 4-speed automatic transmission used in the Dodge Nitro and shared across several Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler vehicles. It is electronically controlled, housed in a lightweight aluminum case that helps dissipate heat, and uses a lockup torque converter to improve fuel economy and reduce heat during highway cruising. It is built to handle SUV duty with smooth, adaptive shifts, and it works with rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive Nitro models.

>Why Nitro Owners Replace the Transmission>

Slipping between gears, harsh or delayed shifting, and fluid leaks are the usual reasons. A sound replacement restores precise, fluid gear changes, brings back quiet low-rpm highway cruising through the lockup converter, and returns the original factory feel without slipping or hard shifts.

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>Things to Confirm Before Ordering>

• Your model year, confirmed by VIN; the Nitro ran 2007 to 2011
• Your engine pairing: this is the 3.7L V6 unit, so we confirm the engine-and-transmission match by VIN, since the 4.0L V6 typically used a different transmission
• Your fluid: the 42RLE requires ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid, and it should be installed by a qualified mechanic

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>What Is Included, What Is Not Included>

Detail	Description
INCLUDED	The 42RLE 4-speed automatic transmission as photographed.
NOT INCLUDED	ATF+4 fluid, mounts, cooler lines, and the torque converter unless pictured; confirm the configuration at order.
Tools You Need	Standard transmission-swap tools and ATF+4 fluid; installation should be performed by a qualified mechanic.

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>Vehicle Compatibility>

Detail	Description
Dodge Nitro, 3.7L V6	VIN confirmed at order
Year note	The Nitro ran 2007 to 2011; confirm the exact year by VIN
Engine pairing	The 42RLE is the 3.7L V6 unit; the 4.0L V6 typically used the 545RFE, so confirm by VIN
Other applications	The 42RLE was also used in vehicles like the Jeep Liberty and Wrangler; verify by part number