mike35z Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) I just purchased a used 2013 Dodge Journey with 6 cylinder engine. It runs great and the engine seems very strong and quiet. When it shifts from 2nd to 3rd it slams into gear...and does not seem smooth. The other gears seem to shift fine. Is there anyone else having this issue. I just changed the transmission fluid and filter at the Liberty Dodge dealership on 161 off of Mink rd. in Ohio. The mechanic at the dealership said there was nothing wrong and the transmission looks excellent. Just wondering if this is a normal issue. The original owner of this Journey told me it used to shift very smooth and you could not feel any harsh shifting at all. Is the transmission just learning my driving style? Has anyone else had this issue? Edited August 21, 2019 by mike35z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 they do have a learning period on the transmission,did it do this before you changed the filter and fluid?did it do this before you bought it.i have a 2014 and it shifts smooth. some posters do complain about this happening to them .they have never replied back what they found out so if you do resolve your problem please report back.good luck and welcome to the group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike35z Posted May 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Yes it was shifting harsh when i first bought it. I tried unhooking the battery to reset the pcm. It seemed to help, but after about a week it went back to harsh shifting again. If i accelerate slowly it is not notifiable. If i step on the gas you can feel a jerk. It reminds me of a speed shifter used in some muscle cars from years ago. But i prefer a smooth shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 mileage before you had the trans service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Check again for codes even if no light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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