# \#hesitation **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/hesitation/494.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Chevy Lumina Engine Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-lumina-engine-hesitation/24002)
**Author:** [@marascod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marascod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-lumina-engine-hesitation/24002 "2018-04-25T22:43:35Z")
I own a 1999 Chevy Lumina LTZ with 120k miles and in great shape. I bought it new and have driven it hard from day one. About 9 months ago give or take, the responsiveness / acceleration began diminishing to a point n… --- ## [Please help... hyundai tiburon misfire/power loss/hesitation/poor fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-hyundai-tiburon-misfire-power-loss-hesitation-poor-fuel-economy/92838)
**Author:** [@tholloway1990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tholloway1990)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-hyundai-tiburon-misfire-power-loss-hesitation-poor-fuel-economy/92838 "2016-03-24T16:55:20Z")
i have a 97' hyundai tiburon, i have multiple misfires that are p301 302 304 and rich airflow. I have changed the coil pack, spark plugs and wires, and the MAF sensor. Basically my car doesnt accelerate fast or go over… --- ## [1998 Honda Civic LX looses power while I drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-lx-looses-power-while-i-drive/88596)
**Author:** [@mikijohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikijohnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-lx-looses-power-while-i-drive/88596 "2015-01-08T04:38:51Z")
I have a 1998 Honda Civic LX that was converted from automatic to 5 speed. It hesitates while I drive, only sometimes. Normally it does it when I am pulling off from a stopped position or when turning the corner and then… --- ## [No engine power after warmup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-engine-power-after-warmup/87046)
**Author:** [@White\_Mullet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/White_Mullet)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-engine-power-after-warmup/87046 "2014-10-09T06:19:43Z")
1996 Camaro RS, 170k miles, 3.8 liter, 5spd. Car has been fully functional. 10k miles ago, I changed fuel pump, filter plugs and wires with high quality parts. Recently got EGR code and also started to act up when dri… --- ## [2003 Accord V6 hesitates during acceleration when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-accord-v6-hesitates-during-acceleration-when-cold/86240)
**Author:** [@mhamann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhamann)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-accord-v6-hesitates-during-acceleration-when-cold/86240 "2014-07-28T05:30:09Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Accord V6 that has some acceleration hesitation and general jerkiness, usually noticeable when the car has been sitting for a long period of time (overnight). The symptoms seem to dissipate after 5 - … --- ## [Miata mi problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-mi-problem/85878)
**Author:** [@miataguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miataguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2014, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-mi-problem/85878 "2014-07-08T06:11:39Z")
I have a 1993 Miata with 230K miles - original owner. My problem ( one of many) was a severe flat spot when starting out that goes away after driving ten minutes or so. When I say severe I men the engine went totally fla… --- ## [Hesitation, the car not me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-the-car-not-me/84484)
**Author:** [@SISU\_DAVE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SISU_DAVE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2014, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-the-car-not-me/84484 "2014-04-06T03:56:38Z")
My 1992 Ranger has a 2.3L 4cyl 100hp engine with 207k miles. It occasionally hesitates when beginning to accelerate but never when at idle or when driving at speed. I don't even know where to begin. The engine has had co… --- ## [2003 Saturn L300 Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l300-issue/82630)
**Author:** [@Dancer57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dancer57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l300-issue/82630 "2013-12-13T07:17:05Z")
I have an occasional issue when pressing the gas pedal while stopped or at low speed the car hesitates and slightly kicks. It doesn't seem to happen at high speeds. The auto mechanic I took it to said he is getting a rea… --- ## [Hesitation at Low Idle, 2013 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-at-low-idle-2013-ford-focus/80279)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-at-low-idle-2013-ford-focus/80279 "2013-12-05T19:29:21Z")
We have a brand new 2013 Ford Focus, a little over 2500 miles. We drove the vehicle to NYC, starting the trip with over 500 miles. During stop-n-go driving the following conditions are experienced: - car in drive but st… --- ## [1997 Rav4 Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-rav4-hesitation/82028)
**Author:** [@svenyonson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/svenyonson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-rav4-hesitation/82028 "2013-11-03T04:14:04Z")
I recently purchased a 1997 Rav4 (3F-SE Engine) with 162000 miles. Overall, it is a great car. The only problem (besides a clutch, which can wait) is that it hesitates/bucks between 1500-2100 rpm while accelerating. This… --- ## [Engine Hesitation + Electrical spurt on radio and speedometer needle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-hesitation-electrical-spurt-on-radio-and-speedometer-needle/80242)
**Author:** [@jorgealmeida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jorgealmeida)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-hesitation-electrical-spurt-on-radio-and-speedometer-needle/80242 "2013-07-19T00:47:00Z")
I drive a stick Ford Focus 2002 and when I accelerate, the car hesitates/bogs down. This happens more when it is going up and heavily loaded. It happens more on low RPM but it also happens on high RPM. I can accelerate o… --- ## [92 Integra hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-integra-hesitates/80107)
**Author:** [@Chasm-18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chasm-18)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-integra-hesitates/80107 "2013-07-01T22:50:57Z")
My '92 Integra has ~280K miles. A couple of years ago the tachometer started "bouncing" up and down while the engine seemed to run fine. Some time after, it started to hesitate under acceleration. A few months ago the ca… --- ## [05 Nissan Altima Stalling when stopped at light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-nissan-altima-stalling-when-stopped-at-light/73334)
**Author:** [@farisohan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/farisohan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-nissan-altima-stalling-when-stopped-at-light/73334 "2012-07-01T08:41:54Z")
05 Nissan Altima CVT 91k was running great until last week, it stalled while sitting at a traffic light, restarted the engine and ran fine but check engine sign lit up. Today at 60-70 mph engine hesitated once but was n… --- ## [Stalling, Hesitation and Rough Idle on a 2004 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-hesitation-and-rough-idle-on-a-2004-toyota-corolla/72927)
**Author:** [@unwrittendevin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unwrittendevin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-hesitation-and-rough-idle-on-a-2004-toyota-corolla/72927 "2012-06-09T23:26:13Z")
I'm having issues with my 2004 Toyota Corolla with 118K. Every few weeks, the car will go through a phase where it will stall out, run rough and hesitate on acceleration. Oftentimes it is accompanied with the rotten egg … --- ## [Frustrating 2001 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrating-2001-corolla/71564)
**Author:** [@physicstim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/physicstim)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrating-2001-corolla/71564 "2012-03-25T04:59:54Z")
Hello, I have a frustrating 2001 Toyota Corolla. The check engine light is on and the computer indicates an O2 sensor is bad (the one ahead of the catalytic converter). It's pretty clear the engine is running lean, i… --- ## [04 Sonata hesitates & sputters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-sonata-hesitates-sputters/69435)
**Author:** [@scblair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scblair)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-sonata-hesitates-sputters/69435 "2011-11-14T02:19:44Z")
I recently bought a 2004 Hyundai Sonata 4cyl with about 65k miles. In the past few months I've noticed that it likes to sputter and hesitate at times, mostly in lower gears when I'm not accelerating hard. At highway sp… --- ## [Lexus SC430 hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-sc430-hesitation/46428)
**Author:** [@Buffalo\_Mike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buffalo_Mike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2011, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-sc430-hesitation/46428 "2011-10-09T00:40:12Z")
I have a 2002 Lexus SC430 that I have owned since it was new. Great car with virtually no problems until about 2 months ago. I have 53K miles on it. A couple months ago it sparadocialy started to hesitate. I back out of … --- ## [2000 Tundra runs, drives well- will not accelerate - goes flat when you push down to go faster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-tundra-runs-drives-well-will-not-accelerate-goes-flat-when-you-push-down-to-go-faster/67822)
**Author:** [@jonfr0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonfr0)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2011, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-tundra-runs-drives-well-will-not-accelerate-goes-flat-when-you-push-down-to-go-faster/67822 "2011-09-24T18:01:29Z")
Hi, I recently replaced the starter on our Tundra (v8 2UV).Ok when you 'granny drive' it. Re-checked all the vacc hoses, reseated the air filter, tightened the fuel relief valve, checked electrical connectors., reset E… --- ## [95 Geo Prizm "Bucking" Acceleration--4 Mechanics and still not fixed! Please Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-geo-prizm-bucking-acceleration-4-mechanics-and-still-not-fixed-please-help/59790)
**Author:** [@rdelven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdelven)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-geo-prizm-bucking-acceleration-4-mechanics-and-still-not-fixed-please-help/59790 "2011-05-04T21:08:57Z")
I love this car, and she's been great except for this problem that started up a few months back. I'm not really sure what else to do at this point, because I don't want to just paying mechanic after mechanic, to not fix … --- ## [Ford Explorer, Surging and Hesitating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-surging-and-hesitating/60623)
**Author:** [@mac1106](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mac1106)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-surging-and-hesitating/60623 "2011-04-14T18:19:01Z")
My extremely used Explorer was driven off the lot, and ran like a champ for 3 months. One morning, I started it up, and noticed a chugging sound. While backing it out of the driveway, the truck felt like it was going to … --- ## [Knock Sensor issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-issues/61174)
**Author:** [@TimexToyota94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimexToyota94)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-issues/61174 "2011-02-11T20:19:33Z")
After a new distributor, check egine light coming on, getting a code 52, they (Toyota Dealership) replaced knock sensor. Unfornately it seem to improve a little bit, but same issues happen; engine not running smooth at t… --- ## [Mystery hesitation - 2003 civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-hesitation-2003-civic/60584)
**Author:** [@cstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cstein)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2011, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-hesitation-2003-civic/60584 "2011-01-29T12:10:37Z")
I have a 2003 civic (automatic) with 72000 miles on it. It recently began hesitating from a cold start. It will hesitate once or twice, I stop, and after that it is fine for the rest of the drive. Since it is sporadi… --- ## [1999 ES 300 Transmission Problem found: NOW WHAT?!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-es-300-transmission-problem-found-now-what/59788)
**Author:** [@kainislupis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kainislupis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-es-300-transmission-problem-found-now-what/59788 "2011-01-10T02:18:05Z")
I've owned my 1999 ES300 for a few years and driven it 40K, up to 108K. It always had a hesitation under part throttle shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. After all this time I finally found the tech service bulletin that spe… --- ## [Mystery hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-hesitation/56102)
**Author:** [@voisinen54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/voisinen54)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-hesitation/56102 "2011-01-02T14:20:13Z")
I have been stumped by this persistant hesitation for months. Attached is what i have tried w/o success. Any ideas? This problem started in May, 2010 and has yet to be corrected, Any ideas? Model 96 Chevy S10 … --- ## [Annoying check engine light & minor problem won't pass emissions test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-check-engine-light-minor-problem-wont-pass-emissions-test/59305)
**Author:** [@kpowderly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kpowderly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-check-engine-light-minor-problem-wont-pass-emissions-test/59305 "2010-12-31T17:58:14Z")
So I've been dealing with a continuous check engine light on my car for over 2 years with several hypothesis from different shops. The one symptom my car has is that from a stop or slow speed it sometimes hesitates to ac… --- ## [Hesitates and power loss when hot; now trouble starting when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitates-and-power-loss-when-hot-now-trouble-starting-when-cold/58253)
**Author:** [@papayd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/papayd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2010, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitates-and-power-loss-when-hot-now-trouble-starting-when-cold/58253 "2010-12-03T23:22:56Z")
I have a 1995 Plymouth Voyager with 120k miles on it. This summer, while returning to California from a long road trip to Alaska, the car suddenly started losing power and hesitating. We had been driving for several ho… --- ## [Part of the Engine Miss?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-of-the-engine-miss/56942)
**Author:** [@greenbaarron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greenbaarron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-of-the-engine-miss/56942 "2010-10-29T19:43:03Z")
I have a random miss at low RPMs while driving, and a hesitation off the line, both of these problems are only when the car is hot. The second one almost feels like a clutch slip because the car does not buck, but that.… --- ## [02 Civic, 140k miles is now putt putting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-civic-140k-miles-is-now-putt-putting/56153)
**Author:** [@831Allyson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/831Allyson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-civic-140k-miles-is-now-putt-putting/56153 "2010-10-13T00:14:06Z")
My car has been known to putt putt or hesitate up hills in the last 50k miles or so. This coincided with oil change time and it seemed to me it was my little car's way of telling me to to get my oil changed NOW. This t… --- ## [Car hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitation/55582)
**Author:** [@diceboy5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diceboy5)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2010, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitation/55582 "2010-10-04T12:47:34Z")
I have a 2004 Mazda 6. When I accelerate i am getting a serious hesitation that has been getting worse over the past year. At red lights, the car is also missing (not a smooth idle). Do you think its the spark plugs or t… --- ## [Saab 93 hesitation hell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-93-hesitation-hell/55564)
**Author:** [@PaulinMontreal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulinMontreal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-93-hesitation-hell/55564 "2010-09-25T16:52:18Z")
Hello, I have a 2004 Saab 93 ARC, standard transmission, 5-speed, 2 litre engine car. For months, I've been trying to have it fixed. The car is hesitating badly either when getting into gear or sometimes randomly wh… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/hesitation/494.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=hesitation)