1993 Plymouth Voyager: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 9, 2000 · Transmission · CA

Transmission problems began at 3800 miles. These included: engine racing, kicking, hard shifts, erratic shifting, jerking, harsh upshifts and downshifts, all on intermittent basis. Several visits to dealership were futile, we were told we didn't know how to drive and that the transmission needs to "adjust". Original transmission failed on 7/11/96 while entire family was on board travelling on freeway. Dealership rebuilt trans. Vehicle worked well for awhile but eventually started having "spells" of rough shifting . Problems escalated and we tried a different dealership for service. They replaced the throttle position sensor twice in one month, last time on11/8/99. Transmission continued erratic performance. Harshness of downshifts had become bad enough for seat belts to restrain passengers. Engine would go past 4000rpm before shifting. Sometimes turning or going over a bump would set transmission "off". Independent mechanic suggested new transmission controller, that was installed 10/4/00. Transmission performance has not improved. Trans. Still sticks, bucks, and jerks. This is a well-maintained vehicle that has undergone all scheduled maintenance since purchase. This vehicle carries a family of seven. We do not trust this vehicle enough lately to venture too far from home. Chrysler and its local dealership close their ears and wait for us to go away.

Filed Sep 23, 1999 · Transmission · MI

When driving at any speed the vehicle isn't shifting properly due to the transmission slipping and jerking, and vehicle hesitating.

Filed Jan 7, 1999 · Engine, Suspension · SC

You name it, it has broken. The rear wiper motor quit in the middle of use. When it rains and I turn right, the whole van just stops. Right now, can't turn right without constant noise and jerking. Have had the front axle replaced 4 times. Something keeps tearing it up. I was told motor mounts, but that is expensive to replace. I was also told the engine, the transmssion, the wheels. I get different stories from each person. Can't contact plymouth manufacturer. Car stalls between gears then jerks into next gear. People at dodge place where I bought van are not nice, and won't even look at vehicle without charging 50.00. They overcharge for everything. Wish the thing would blow up so I could get a different vehicle, and not lose so much money. Many, many problems with this year make and model. Know many people with exact problem. Manufacturer needs to replace at his cost!!! I do not know all the names of exact components to place on questionnaire to give more help. I would be happy to discuss this case with anyone.

Filed Dec 11, 1996 · Transmission · CA

While driving vehicle on highway and trying to change lanes the vehicle becomes very sluggish, owner also notes that automatic transmission causes vehicle to jerk while waiting at light; also, transmission sometimes gets stuck in gear.

Filed Apr 22, 1996 · Acceleration · NY

Accelerator stuck, resulting in vehicle lurching forward. Please describe details.