It's called, "not having a CVT". Pre-2014 models are available without this flaw.

 

How is this helpful?

 

He never misses an opportunity to trash a 6 speed over the puny sluggish cvt.
Even when it's uncalled for.

 

Hey, CVT is quicker than 6-spd. Check my youtube. Just roll on the throttle and add an aux cooler. They could have tuned the whole thing better, yes, but they built it to a price and to an economy, not to Hellcat/Cadillac performance.

 

I'm just still old school and prefer the gears. LOL

 

I sometimes wonder if it isn't the engine pausing between shifts. As if it falls flat for a half second. Just a thought.

 

Are you applying more throttle when this "sluggishness" occurs? If so it may just be the delay in the electronic "drive-by-wire" throttle (which unfortunately affects virtually all newer vehicles, since most/all now use electronic throttles rather than a mechanical cable connection).

 

I don't think that I am. Good point about the electronics affecting shifting vs old style automatic transmissions.

 

It sucks!

 

Lets stay on topic, please. The OP has a 6AT and is asking for help, not comparison and criticism.

Thanks!

 

I wonder what would happen if you could diy reset/relearn the transmission computer? There are a number of Google hits for Patriot Transmission Relearn, but I am not aware if these techniques work on the 6 speed. My 6 speed shifts okay from 1st. to 2nd., but it is very short in 1st., maybe because my wife drives very slow.

Did the dealer offer to reflash your computer? It might just be a computer programming glitch.

 

No he did not but at least now I have a good question for him at my next oil change. thanks!

 

Hi John!

I found a TSB that may apply to your vehicle:

"NUMBER: 21-042-15 REV. A
GROUP: Transmission and
Transfer Case
DATE: September 25, 2015

SUBJECT:
Flash: Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers may experience one of the following:
• Poor shift quality or a delayed shifts."

You dealership will be able to identify if this TSB applies to your vehicle and assist you further. Let me know if you have any additional questions!

Andrea
Jeep Social Care Specialist

 

Thanks a bunch. Something else I can discuss with them when I go in for my oil change. Thanks guys!