2003 chrysler town and country harsh 1-2 upshift

Are you aware of any transmission issues or leaks in the past? Do you notice any spots on your driveway or in the area where you normally park your car? If you do, than you may have some sort of leak issue. If so, a special gasket usually has to be replaced for a permanent solution and repair can be pretty costly. And of course, if there appears to be no leak, not to forget the possibility that the transmission is simply going bad. If this is the case, repair costs could be sky high.

One quick and easier thing to try would be to go to the dealer and get a bottle of transmission fluid. I say dealer as opposed to going to the local autoparts store or Wal-Mart because most Dodge and Chryler minivans use a specific type of transmission fluid and you want to make sure you get the right type or you could make the problem much worse. The fluid type is usually indicated on the transmission dip stick. Pull out the stick and wipe any excess fluid off with a rag or paper towel to read easier. On that note, I assume that the transmission fluid level is OK? If it is low and it was fine when you checked it not too long ago prior, then this would be a sign that there is some sort or leak. In this case, I would definitely try getting a bottle of transmission fluid and filling up. If the problem dissappears, then I would say you will have a temporary workaround solution with a tiny cost of buying a bottle of fluid. If you plan on getting rid of your vehicle soon or say for another year or two, you could get by occasionally refilling with fluid. Of course, that's granted that the leak is a slow one. If there appears to be a fast leak, then you would have to decide whether it's worth taking the car to a shop. You could end up spending a couple thousand dollars depending on the problem.

Good luck!

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