Where are Chrysler transmissions made?
Most Chrysler transmissions are built in the United States, with the Kokomo, Indiana plant serving as the main in-house production site. Some transmissions are assembled by suppliers such as ZF in Gray Court, South Carolina under contract to Stellantis. Exact locations vary by model and generation.
Chrysler transmissions are produced through a mix of Stellantis-owned facilities and contract manufacturing with external suppliers. The footprint is concentrated in North America, and the company also sources transmissions from partners in Europe and other regions, depending on the model and supply arrangements.
North American production footprint
The following list highlights the primary sites and arrangements for North American transmissions as of current knowledge.
- Kokomo Transmission Plant, Kokomo, Indiana — Stellantis-owned facility that manufactures many of the current automatic transmissions used in Jeep, Ram, and other brands for the North American market.
- ZF Friedrichshafen AG plant, Gray Court, South Carolina — External supplier plant that assembles 8- and 9-speed automatic transmissions under contract to Stellantis for various models.
These sites illustrate the core in-house and contract manufacturing setup for North American Chrysler transmissions.
Global footprint and supplier partnerships
Beyond North America, Stellantis relies on a broader network of suppliers and partner plants to supply transmissions for markets around the world. This includes European and other regional operations that produce or assemble 8- and 9-speed transmissions for Stellantis models, often through contract manufacturing with known supplier partners like ZF and other transmission specialists. The exact site and model alignment vary by region and production year.
- ZF plants in Europe and North America that manufacture 8HP/9HP transmissions for Stellantis vehicles, sometimes assembled locally for regional model lines.
- Other regional supplier facilities that produce or assemble transmissions for Stellantis models, reflecting the company’s global supply chain.
In practice, the majority of Chrysler's current automatics in the U.S. are tied to Kokomo for in-house production, with a notable portion assembled by ZF in Gray Court under contract. Global production mixes can shift with model redesigns and supplier agreements.
Summary
Chrysler transmissions are primarily produced in the United States at Stellantis' own powertrain facilities, with Kokomo, Indiana as the central in-house site. A portion of transmissions are produced by external suppliers, notably ZF in Gray Court, South Carolina, and broader regional partnerships supply models globally. The exact site depends on the model year and transmission type.
