Other and alternative codes of this transmission
1090 010
1090 014
8-HP-45
8HP45HIS
1090.010
8HP45 HIS
QBD
8HP45
1090.014
QBE
8 HP 45
1090014
1090010
845RFE
845RE
ZF 8HP45
ZF8HP45
NLF
1090024
8HP45 X
1090.020
1090 020
8HP45 X HIS
1090020
NPZ
1090.024
8HP45X
NPY
8HP45XHIS
1090 024
8HP45X HIS
NLG
AL450-8R
0CM
AL-450-8A
AL450-8A
AL-450-8R
GA8HP45Z
ZF 8HP45/50
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Common problems & symptoms
Problems and symptoms reported for this transmission, compiled from repair sources. Not a complete list.
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Torque Converter Clutch Wear
Lock-up clutch wear causes overheating oil and metal dust contamination; mandatory repair at 200-300k km.
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Mechatronics Solenoid Burnout
Solenoids burn out in summer traffic jams due to overheating oil from worn torque converter lock-up.
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E Clutch Spline Damage
Aluminum E clutch hub spline damage (Wheel-hub, HUB E Clutch) is a known soft spot in ZF8HP.
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VFS Solenoid Oil Contamination
VFS electro-regulator solenoids sensitive to oil flow velocity and dust settling, causing wrong pressure output.
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Burned Oil Friction Clutch Damage
Burned transmission oil requires full friction clutch replacement alongside torque converter repair on first overhaul.
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Valve Body Separator Plate
Metal separator plate with rubber-covered tracks is a common wear item, same issue as predecessor 6HP.
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Planetary Gear P3 Failure
Planetary gear P3 replacement required; ZF8HP45 uses 3-satellite configuration prone to failure.
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Torque Converter Vibration Signs
Vibrations and clutch lock-up wear detectable after 100k km under aggressive driving conditions.
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About this transmission
8-speed automatic, lighter-duty variant rated to ~450 Nm. Common in compact executive platforms.
Vehicle fitment explorer
Confirmed vehicle applications. Every row is drawn from our source-verified fitment database.
| Make | Model | Year | Drive | Engine |
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| Alfa-Romeo | 169 | 16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L 2.2L |
| Alfa-Romeo | GIULIA | 15-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 1.4L 2.0L 2.2L V6 3.0L |
| Audi | Q7 | 10-11 | 8 SP R/4WD | V6 3.6L |
| BMW | 1-SERIES | 11-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 1.6L 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 2-SERIES | 13-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 3-SERIES | 11-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 1.6L 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 3-SERIES GT | 13-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 4-SERIES | 13-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 4-SERIES GRAN COUPE | 14-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 5-SERIES | 10-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 1.6L 2.0L L6 2.5L 3.0L |
| BMW | 5-SERIES GT | 09-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 6-SERIES GRAN COUPE | 12-16 | 8 SP RWD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 7-SERIES | 10-15 | 8 SP R/4WD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X1 | 11-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 1.6L 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X3 | 10-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 1.6L 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X4 | 14-16 | 8 SP 4WD | L4 2.0L |
| BMW | X5 | 13-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X6 | 10-14 | 8 SP 4WD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | Z4 | 11-16 | 8 SP RWD | L4 2.0L |
| Chrysler | 300 | 11-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | V6 3.0L 3.6L |
| Dodge | CHALLENGER | 14-16 | 8 SP RWD | V6 3.6L V8 5.7L 6.4L |
| Dodge | CHARGER | 12-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | V6 3.6L |
| Dodge | DURANGO | 12-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | V6 3.6L |
| Dodge | PICKUP/RAM 1500 | 12-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | V6 3.6L |
| Jaguar | F-TYPE | 15-16 | 8 SP RWD | L4 2.0L |
| Jaguar | XE | 15-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L V6 3.0L V8 5.0L |
| Jaguar | XF | 15-16 | 8 SP RWD | L4 2.0L |
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 11-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | V6 3.0L 3.6L |
| JEEP | WRANGLER UNLIMITED | 15-16 | 8 SP 4WD | V6 3.6L |
| Lancia | THESIS | 11 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 1.8L L5 2.5L V6 3.6L |
| Land-Rover | DISCOVERY(LR3) | 10-11 | 8 SP R/4WD | L6 3.7L |
| Volkswagen | AMAROK | 12-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L V6 3.6L |
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