My 2008 Town and Country Touring has started having a particular transmission problem.


After I back out of my driveway, I put it into drive. It acts like it is stuck in the wrong gear possibly 2nd or 3rd. When you try to accelerate from stop it is sluggish. When try to reach a cruising speed the tachometer will stay at 3000+ rpms at approximately 35 MPH and will surge 4000+ rpms when you touch the accelerator. The RMS will not "settle" at cruising speed.


I tried to switch to manual shift mode to see what gear I was in and/or see if I can manually change gears. It will not go into manual mode.


If I pull over, stop and restart the car, the transmission seems to preform properly afterward. With subsequent driving during the day the problem does not seem to return. It appears to be something that shows up when the car is "cold".


Has anyone experienced this? is this a computer problem or a mechanical problem with the transmission?

 

Do you know if your software is up to date? I found a TSB that might address your concern. I've included the detail below. Let me know if you have any questions.

TSB NUMBER: 21-016-08
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: June 13, 2008

SUBJECT: Flash: 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Shift Improvements

OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

MODELS: 2008 (RT) Caravan/Town & Country (Includes International Models)

NOTE: This Bulletin applies to models equipped with a 3.3L engine & 41TE automatic transmission (Sales Code EGV with DFF) built prior to April 21, 2008 (MDH0421XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Some customers may experience transmission shift or performance concerns as follows:
1. 1 - 2 upshift harshness.
2. 3 - 2 - 3 change mind shift with harsh shift or bump into 3rd.
a. This may be noted on initial vehicle operation after a long soak or when transmission oil temperatures are at 10° C (50° F) or less.

 

How old is the transmission fluid? If the answer is "I don't know", then it's probably time for a change. It could be 8 years old and it would be waaay overdue.

 

I agree that a transmission fluid change may help, but according to the owner's manual the fluid & filter should be changed at 120,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first.

If using the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet or frequent towing it's 60,000 miles or 5 years.

 

Deleted message....I had a computer screen glitch that shifted my response to another thread onto this similar topic thread.

 

Having this exact issue with my 2015 Town & Country. When I pull over, stop the motor, and restart, it resets and works perfectly. I know this original post was years ago, but did you ever figure out what was wrong?

 

having exact same problem with my 2016 T&C. Wish someone from Chrysler would answer.