Akara Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Hello, New to the forum. Recently purchased a 2010 Dodge Journey RT AWD. I am experiencing a problem I think is with the transmission. When I come to a full stop the vehicle's transmission seems to have a delayed stop. almost like a jerking motion forward. Has anyone had a similar issue with their Journey. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symbasys Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Welcome to the forum! My Journey has a very pronounced 2-1 downshift when coming to a stop as well. Sometimes it feels like the vehicle wants to lurch forward a bit while this is happening, and I feel as though I need to apply the brake just a little harder to avoid plowing into someone in front of me. I suspect this is the same thing that you are experiencing. I also have delayed/rough upshifts under moderate acceleration until I hit about 30 mph, and then a shudder with slight acceleration between 40-45 mph. I've discussed these issues with my dealer, and they assure me that the transmission is functioning properly. I cannot imagine them designing a transmission that does this on purpose. They recently came out with a software update for the transmission to address shift quality, but unfortunately it only applies to 2012 models. Fingers crossed that they will release an update to earlier models as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akara Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Hi Thanks for your input. I too hope that they come up with solution to the problem. I have the extended warranty. I hope that if it is the transmission that they will cover the costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symbasys Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Getting Chrysler to admit that there actually is a problem is always the hardest part. As long as the car moves under its own power and their computers show nothing out of the ordinary, they consider it to be functioning normally. If they won't recognize that a problem exists, any warranty is worthless. Warranties pretty much only come into play when a part or system completely fails -- they are of little consequence when there is a design flaw that they cannot or will not correct. Their favorite term for such a situation is that it is a "characteristic" of the particular model, and therefore not eligible for warranty repair. Our best hope is that the transmission fails completely during the warranty period so that they will then repair/replace it. Until then, I'm sorry to say that we just have to live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracle Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Akara, That is not normal, probably the torque converter is involved.. Discuss with your dealership if a tranny flush would be a proactive way to prevent a possible failure, maybe they will give you a discounted price.. If it feels different from a cold day/start to a hot it is absolutely not right. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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