jumpman726

My 2012 4matic sedan has almost 70,000 miles. Today I just noticed a slight jerk in the transmission after shifting from Reverse to Drive. I tested it a few times and I felt the jerk each time going from R>D. Is this an early sign of transmission failure? My car is out of warranty, so if it's an expensive repair I may just decide to look for a new car.

Please reply if you've had a similar problem. Thanks.

konigstiger

If you have not already done so ATF/filter change is due @ 70,000 – first step that “may” resolve problem.

jumpman726

I think I remember having that done last year. It cost around $400 to do.

thefisch

I've only noticed that a couple of time when car is not level like when on a sloped driveway. However, on mostly level ground (i.e. most of Florida), I don't have that issue at all.

Timeplson

THe guy already bought the parts, and asking details about other potnetial parts or instructions on installing them. So, please dont discuss where he should go fro intalling it or not, He already BOUGHT the parts!!!

pamiboy

That is true for my car. Whenever I park on a slope and then change gears, there is a jerk. I'm not sure I've noted it this prominently in other make cars.

jumpman726

Just an update. The jerkiness problem when shifting from Reverse to Drive seems to have gone away. Maybe it was the cold temperatures. The past few days of driving it I did not notice a jerk when going from R to D. Hopefully, it was nothing.

Thanks.