2005 Dodge Stratus 05 Stratus

Tiny
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2005 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Okay, I am having some issues with my car. Its a 2005 Dodge Stratus. It doesn't happen all the time, so that's why I am slightly confused by it. Periodically, while I am accelerating, the car hesitates to shift and ends up revving really high until it finally slams into gear. It normally happens between 2nd and 3rd gear or 3rd and 4th gear. I have also noticed that sometimes when I am stopped at an intersection or something, it will start to rev really high, like it is going to surge forward. But like I said, it doesn't happen all the time, but it has been happening enough to make me start worrying. I bought the car 4 years ago with 12k Miles on it as a certified car, so there is still a warranty, I just hate having to deal with the dealers if I don't have to.I have never had a problem with this car and it would really be a shame if it was something major, I really like it:( Any thoughts are appreciated!
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 AT 9:02 PM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine light come on? How many miles are on it now?
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 AT 8:55 AM
Tiny
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Nope, No check engine light at all. Its at just about 50,000 miles.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 AT 10:03 PM
Tiny
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Chances are it is a shift solenoid, but without a check engine light, that is a guess at this time. You may want to have that checked.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 AT 10:11 PM

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