I just purchased a 2008 VC Limited and I have noticed that when I start off the line fast then let off the gas I get a hesitation and a down shift. Just wondering if this is a characteristic of the VC, or something isn't correct. It isn't consistent so I know it won't happen when I take it back to the dealer.

I'm also experiencing a slight shifting issue with my 2007. I have a hesitation on level roads or slight inclines at approximately 30-35 MPH. I had mine back to the dealership and they could reproduce the problem, but couldn't put a finger on it. They pulled the wheels and rebalanced them. (I don't believe it to be a wheel balance problem because, if it was, it should get worse the faster I go.) Regardless, they told me to drive it for a while and then bring it back if it's still doing it. (Which it is.) I'd also love to hear if other Veracruz owners are experiencing similar issues. ...Or better yet, if anyone has had their's fixed of this problem and can tell me the cause.

I took my VC into the shop yesterday for them to look at the problem. They said that the transmission has logic that tailors to the drivers driving characteristics. They reset the computer that controls this, but said that they didn't see anything wrong with my VC. They told me that these transmissions smooth out over time and that it should be broken in by the time I have over 10k miles on it. I currently have 700 miles so I guess I will have to wait awhile to get it fixed. I didn't have time to tell them how ridiculous that sounded, but I will when I get time. My VC still has a hard shift, even after they reset the computer. I will update you when I take it back next time.

Thanks for following up with the additional information. The vehicle learning your driving patterns doesn't sound too unrealistic to me but, 10K miles seems like it would make the vehicle an awfully slow learner. :blink: My '07 has a little over 3K miles. According to the owner's manual, the break-in period (at least for the engine) is 600 miles and you're not supposed to tow until 1,200 miles. I didn't read the entire owner's manual, but I don't recall seeing anything about break-in period or learning process for the tranny. I'll have to look again. Please do keep me posted. If I decide to take mine back in, I'll let you know what they say. Thanks, again!

I have had this same experience in my 07 VC SE. However, I have also had these experiences in my other automatics I have owned. I can explain a little bit but I am not a mechanic nor an auto engineer...

1) the downshifting is most likely from a truck engine and being a v6. I have had this experience in cars I have owned and I actually like it downshifting to slow me down instead of having to use the brake pedal every time.

2) the hesitation in the 30-40 mph range is most likely the computer/engine trying to determine which gear to be in as it is most likely at an RPM range where it would generally downshift or upshift depending on whether your speeding up or slowing down. I resolve this if I will be in the speed for a while by moving over to tiptronic shifting

If I am incorrect please let me know.
Thanks
Robert

I have a 2007 VC and am using as Company Vehicle for Sales. I have put 38K on it in 9 months and am now having transmission problems. My VC is hanging up in gears and is not not even releasing into OD. My gas mileage has dropped to below 20 MPG. Also having major Front End Alignment issues and ESC issues.

Dealer resolved the ESC Issue as it left me stranded twice. I have appt next week for the tranismission issue.

Hopefully, this is just my bad luck and not a prevelant problem with all VC.

Best of Luck