Hi, I have a 2007 Outlander with a cvt transmission. It has an issue when driving under 25kph where the car jolts when resuming acceleration.

For example, if i slow down for traffic lights taking my foot off the accelerator then foot back on the accelerator, there is an immediate jolt. This only happens up to 25kph.

I have taken to dealership but they cannot fault it.

has anyone else had similar issues?

 

Have you changed the transmission fluid if so how long ago and what are you using?

 

yes cvt fluid has been changed. they used j4 fluid.

 

From what I have been reading the 2007 with a 3.0 V6 came with a 6 speed A/T not a CVT. The CVT came with the 2.4L 4 cylinder (I'm 90% sure of that). With that said I think I have the same symptoms on my 07.

When slowing down and accelerating when it shift up to 5th there is a jerk and seems like a transmission slip. It only happens when you decelerate and then accelerate. My 04 lancer does something similar but it's a 4 speed A/T.

The previous owner of my outlander changed the A/T fluid about 25k miles ago. On a sidenote my throttle position sensor has been buzzing when the ignition is on so it may be the TPS causing it to jerk (malfunction). But that's just a theory.

 

Yes I think you are right. I wish I got the V6 one. You issues does sound similar, Mine jolts when decelerating then accelerating usually under 25kph/15mph. I have also suspected the TPS.

I have it booked in to the dealer again, this time they are going to hook it up to a machine to flush it.

 

Okay, I have had it in to the dealership. I suspect they haven't actually flushed it. The fluid on the dipstick is clear, I thought DQ CVT-J1 was green. Can anyone confirm this?

Also they only charged for 5L, can someone confirm if this is the right amount to do a flush?


TIA