Why is my transmission bumpy?

Why is my transmission bumpy?

Transmission bands can wear out and cause slipping. Transmission bands can become worn or broken, which will cause the transmission to slip. Bands and clutch plates throughout the transmission and in the torque converter may become worn or burned out from inadequate transmission fluid.

Why does my Kia Optima lurch when I slow down?

I have the same lurching issue, when the Optima slows down to 20mph the car lurches with a hard down shift to 1st gear. This phenomena is especially acute when the car is cold or when I just start driving it. My dealer, Nationwide KIA first replaced the transmission, but that didn’t really help.

What to do if your Kia transmission light is not working?

Reprogramming the transmission control module with the latest Kia transmission software may fix abnormalities in the automatic transmission and erroneous transmission-related Check Engine Light illumination. Software updates are commonly most effective on newer vehicles.

What causes a car’s transmission to start slipping?

Here are some reasons your transmission is slipping. 1 Low, worn out or burned transmission fluid 2 Solenoid problems 3 Worn or broken transmission bands 4 Clutch problems 5 Worn out gears 6 Torque converter issues More …

Why does my Kia have a brake problem?

The 3rd time because it was out of warranty (62,000 miles) they said, that I would have to pay $700 bucks of brake work at Nationwide Kia for them to fix the problem. This was crazy talk since it didn’t suddenly become a brake problem.

What are the signs of a bad transmission on a Kia?

If you hear or feel grinding or shaking, that’s definitely not good. It could also be a sign of a bad clutch if you have a manual transmission. Nevertheless, bring your car right away if you notice this. Schedule a test drive of one of our Kia models. 3.) Buzzing and clunking A common indication of transmission trouble is unusual noise.

I have the same lurching issue, when the Optima slows down to 20mph the car lurches with a hard down shift to 1st gear. This phenomena is especially acute when the car is cold or when I just start driving it. My dealer, Nationwide KIA first replaced the transmission, but that didn’t really help.

Why do I have a rough transmission down shift?

Rough transmission down shift when vehicle slows down to 20 miles per hour. It is as though it is being shifted into a lower gear when the vehicle is going too fast causng the car to be going to fast for the gear and a rapid slow down causing a very uncomfortable jerk to the passengers.

The 3rd time because it was out of warranty (62,000 miles) they said, that I would have to pay $700 bucks of brake work at Nationwide Kia for them to fix the problem. This was crazy talk since it didn’t suddenly become a brake problem.