2001 Sebring LX jerk
 

I have a 2001 Sebring LX with the 2.4L and 43K miles. When its in drive and idling, and then when I just creep up by releasing the brake, there is a jerking motion, felt throughout the whole car. The RPM does not fluctuate and the spark plugs and wires are new. It only happens when the car is just rolling from a stop, before the gas is applied. After I gas it, its normal. Same jerk happens while backing up, without pressing on the gas. Does this seem like an engine problem or transmission? Thanks.

RE: 2001 Sebring LX jerk
 

its sounds more like a trany problem then engine cause i was in my buddy's accord and its doing the same thing so i would bring it in to chrylser have them either look at the trany or look at both the engine and trany.

RE: 2001 Sebring LX jerk
 

check the transmission mount between the firewall and the tranny... when it gets loose or broken, that whole car feels it... and believe me, it's a very common thing to break mopar mounts... I blew up 4 transmissions and an engine in my 98... that 01 may be out of warranty, so I would best advise getting haynes manual and doing it yourself... cost you less than the $2k a mechanic will charge you... let me know if you need any help...

RE: 2001 Sebring LX jerk
 

I have the same issue. Did you ever resolve it? Was it the tranny mount?