# Pacifica - Transmission pauses **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** transmissions, pacifica\ **Created:** [August 27, 2008, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-transmission-pauses/18718 "2008-08-27T07:50:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nathanr7171](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecc23a/32.png) [@nathanr7171](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nathanr7171)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2008, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-transmission-pauses/18718/1 "2008-08-27T07:50:19Z")
I’m looking at purchasing a 2007 Pacifica with ~25k miles. I drove it home to try out for the night. One thing I noticed, when shifting (most notable from first to second) it pauses, almost feeling like I’m driving a manual transmission car. It doesn’t slam into gear or slip, it just waits for a moment, then shifts. Happens when accelerating from a stop light ‘normally’, not pushing it. Anyone have a similar experience? ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2008, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-transmission-pauses/18718/2 "2008-08-27T11:29:59Z")
Chrysler has had “issues” with the automatic transmissions on their minivans for years, and the Pacifica is essentially a Chrysler minivan with a chopped roof–i.e., mechanically almost identical. But, that factoid aside–Why would you consider purchasing any vehicle that is already exhibiting symptoms of transmission problems? Used vehicles are not exactly a scarce commodity, and if you keep searching, you should be able to find one that fits your needs and is not already giving indications of expensive mechanical problems. ---
**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2008, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-transmission-pauses/18718/3 "2008-08-27T13:49:30Z")
There are known problems with torque converter shudder in some '07 Pacificas with the then-new 6-speed transaxle. I don’t believe it causes other problems, but I would have the TCM scanned for error codes and CVI values, however. It could be something else. Fluid level should be checked, but I believe these came without a dipstick standard.