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Question: is there a problem with the four speed automatic transmission

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teacher7658, Batesville, IN, December 27, 2010, 08:38
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when I take off slow from a stop, the trany seems to kick when going into second gear. If I go a little faster from a stop,,,it doesn't do it near as bad..sometimes not at all.

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    Superbob December 29, 2010, 12:26
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    Hard shifting could be a sign of transmission problem whether internal or in the electronics. Check your trans fluid, should be up to level and clean and clear. If it's dark, black or burnt smelling, I suspect internal problems. You need a Chrysler specialist or a transmission shop.
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    teacher7658, December 29, 2010, 14:33
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    hello Superbob,
    I just bought the nitro, it had 27,000 miles on it. It now has 27,350 miles on it. I told the dodge dealer what it was doing, so they took it in and checked it out and said they could not find anything wrong. I didn't think they would find anything. I have talked to other people that have dodge, chryslers, and jeeps,,most have told me it is the nature of the beast. That they shift rough and will kick. I will check the trany myself and have a look , see if it's dark. The only problem is, the dealer could have changed the transmission fluid before I bought it or when I told them about the problem,,figuring I may check, or have it checked. I think if they changed the fluid it would be tough to tell if there is a problem right away.
    Thanks for helping out. I appreciate it.
    Scott

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    Visitor, July 30, 2011, 06:03

    My Nitro does the same thing. I was also told by the dealership that their cars sometimes shift hard but on their cars there is a lifetime warranty on transmissions as long as you own the vehicle. I changed gas and it stopped for a while. Now I will check the for the color of the transmission fluid.

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