Other than "it doesn't shift when I want it to" has anyone had any major problems with the 48RE?

Or does it seem to hold up okay?

 

From what I've read, it's a durable as any out there, and better than some others.

 

That is true. It is as good as the factory assembly. Some last longer than others due to factory machining and detail.
It seem dodge gets a lot of attention for its trannys.
Years ago chevy had the 700r4. A dealer showed me a factory notice in 86 that 50% of them were rebuilt by 12,000 miles!!!!! Customers just accepted it.Chevy guys swear by them today.
The tranny in our trucks needs a little more line pressure and a tighter converter along with attention to detail. It is strong enough for its intended power level. If you add power you need to add strength.

 

Brother in law ownes a tranny shop. Last year he said the 48RE proved to be the most reliable.

 

74,000 on mine towing 10,000# for 20,000 miles and now up to 14,000# for about 2,000 miles so far.

Working fine. I may still do some pro-active mods to improve reliability but under less severe use I'd say it's a good one.

 

Just talking to a guy down the street. He has an 05 with 350,000 miles. Edge chip and aftermarket exhaust. He hauls RV's and boats with his truck, had to rebuild the tranny after 200,000 miles. Sounds stout to me.

 

Man thats pretty great.

I was thinking 6-speed, but a lot of folks told me that driving a 6-speed would get old fast. I have a buddy with the 6-speed and borrowed it for a day. It did get old fast, but if its a more stout tranny, then I wouldnt bat an eye at waiting for a 6-speed.

Thats good to hear about the 48RE being stout too though.

Are there any other opinions on this?

 

I think 48REs were built the strongest in the 06's. It is the clunkiest auto I have ever driven, but it gets the job done. Runs great in tow/haul mode.

 

I think there are Monday and Friday builds, but after 37K of not so nice driving, mine seems to shift strong. I had the 30K service done on it, and will continue to service it as recommended.
Also has a lot to do with how you drive it too. Service it and don't do full boost launches with it, and it should last as long, if not longer than anything else out there.

 

My only complaint would be the gap between 3rd and 4th. Not enough to give up the 5.9 for the 6.7 and 6 gears.

 

They will only hold stock power. If you add a Smarty and work it you'll slip the TC. Weird shifting and odd gear spacing is just part of the deal. That tranny has evolved from the 1957 3 speed Torque Flite with an add-on OD.

Dodge has cheapened them to be just strong enough and finally put on enough cooling to keep them alive. So if you use one as it was intended it will last a long time. They can be built to hold a whole bunch more power.

 

I do A LOT of towing with mine, and it's fine. With stock power levels and close to stock tire sizes (unless you've got 4:10's then it probably doesn't matter). you'll be happy with it.