The New Venture Gear 3500, commonly called NV3500, is a 5-speed overdrive manual transmission manufactured by New Venture Gear and used by GM and Dodge in compact and full-size light trucks. It can be identified by its two-piece aluminum case with integrated bell housing and top-mounted tower shifter. We stock a complete line of manual transmissions, differentials and transfer case parts & rebuilt units. Worth in-house R&R on all differentials, Transfer Cases and Manual Transmissions. From 1994 to 1993 the Dodge NV3500 has been the premier manual transmission in the Dodge Dakota and Ram 1500 and 2500 series pickup trucks. New Venture Gear create a separate line of the NV-3500 for Dodge and Chevy. These Transmissions are not interchangeable and have slight variance between the bolt patterns and gear ratios. NV Cargo NV3500 HD NV Passenger NV3500 HD NV200 Stress-Free Car-Shopping. Worst Model Year 2005 Most Complaints Nissan Altima. CarComplaints.com has 15,826 complaints on file for Nissan vehicles. The worst models are the 2013 Altima, 2014 Altima, 2005 Pathfinder, 2004.
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- Worst Model Year
- 2005
- Most Complaints
- Nissan Altima


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The worst models are the 2013 Altima, 2014 Altima, 2005 Pathfinder, 2004 Maxima, and the 2006 Pathfinder.
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Worst Reported Nissan Problems
#1:Coolant Leaked Into Transmission2005 Pathfinder
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $3,900
- Average Mileage:
- 102,000 miles
#2:CVT Shuttering, Vibration, Hesitation, Running Roughly2013 Altima
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $3,000
- Average Mileage:
- 53,000 miles
#3:Radiator Leak Causes Transmission Failure2005 Xterra
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $3,800
- Average Mileage:
- 106,000 miles
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NV3500 5 Speed Transmission
Nv3500 Rebuild Kit
Price for Dodge and Chevy Rebuilt Replacement NV3500 is $1,145 + $350 core charge.
OIL REQUIRED: Rebuilt unit does not come with oil. Use Valvoline Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid 3 to 3 1/2 level with fill plug.
Why choose High Impact?
- All units are completely cleaned and inspected
- Comes with new bearings, seals and synchros
- 100% Dyno Tested
- 100% New and like-new internal parts
- Constant quality control
- Availability
- Two year, 24,000 mile warranty
- Free Shipping & Free Core Return
The NV3500 is a five speed, RWD or 4WD transmission. The NV3500 is an aluminum case with integrated bell-housing, and a waffle pattern on the case. The NV3500 was used by Dodge in 1994 to 2004. GM used the unit from 1991 to 2005. We can determine the correct unit by the year, make, model and engine of your current vehicle.
Recommended oil to use Valvoline Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid.
Nv3500 Shifter
Description | Years |
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GM 2 Wheel Drive NV3500/M50 Trans S10 4.3L 90-Up S-10 4.3L 4X2 5SPD | 1990-Up |
GM 4 Wheel Drive NV3500/MG5 HM290 NV3500 Trans Gas | 1988-Up |
2 Wheel Drive NV3500 Trans (Standard 5 Speed) Dakota V8 Ram | 1993-Up |
4 Wheel Drive NV3500 Trans (Standard 5 Speed) Dakota V8 Ram | 1994-2001 |
2 Wheel Drive NV3500/MG5 HM290 Trans Gas | 1988-Up |
4 Wheel Drive NV3500/MG5 HM290 NV3500 Trans Gas | 1988-Up |
2 Wheel Drive NV3500/M50 Trans S10 4.3L | 1990-Up |
4 Wheel Drive;NV3500/M50 Trans V6 Gas S10 4.3L | 1990 Up |
Dodge 1500 3.7L 4.7L 4X4 5 Speed | 2002-2004 |
Core Charge on Above |
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