Transmission problem from a standing start

[lfdal54]

I'm having the same issue with a very similar 2011, gently driven by my grandpa. Thanks for the info. Hoping mine is the same. Been getting worse for over a month. Today was really bad so I started reading these.

It's pretty easy to diagnose if you have someone work the gas and brake while you stand beside the car and watch the engine flex. A little more work if you have to lightly jack the engine statically. If it is the mount, I'd suggest checking online for an OEM replacement. RockAuto had the one for mine, about $108 shipped. The local parts stores wanted more than that for the aftermarket ones, and double that for the OEM ones. I found a shop that would replace mine for about $110. Been so long since I've had someone else work on one of my cars outside of warranty I forgot what a jungle it is to find a decent mechanic. The prices quoted went from $110 to $395. A couple of places flat out refused to do the job using my part. Another one refused to warranty his work if he used my part. Hope it works out for you.

 

[goatman205]

Well the transmissions shop says it is only a worn motor mount. I told him I know that and and I know it was causing a little clunk sometime upon acceleration. I said what about when you step on the gas, nothing happens for a second, and them bang into gear like the car is hit from behind. Says it never happened on his test drive. So, I am in a real quandary. I probably will get the motor mount done, but I am positive that is not the real problem. I could be wrong, but if the problem continues with the new mount, am going to go buy a new car. With winter coming, I don't want my wife stranded somewhere with a car that has 322,000 on the clock. She loves it, but I worry. Will let you know if the new mount does anything .

Mine has to warm up before it starts doing that.