My daughters 2003 SXT (automatic trans) sporadically lurches when she is coming to a stop. I had it in to the dealer and they found nothing. The problem continues - anyone have a similar problem and if so, what is the remedy? [&:]

 

is the brake pedal pulsating?? and are the rotors warped??

 

my first thought was warped rotors, and that should have been the first thing that a mechanic would look at when you're having braking issues. look at the front rotors and see if you notice any unusual wear or lines in the rotors. i would have a mechanic take it for a road test, its usually the easiest way to figure out a brake problem.

 

I had something similiar happen on my 2005 dodge neon, check to see if their are any tears or cuts in the throttle body tube. My car kept lurching at a stop, and the motor would rev over 4000 rpm when I started the vehicle, motor would keep reving at a stop, etc... I noticed the throttle body tube was completely warped and had an inch and a half tear. I replaced it and that resolved the issue.

 

Should not be - I had brakes re-done in November. It's my daughter's car so I don't really drive it. Problem is very intermittent and she says she can tell when it's going to happen because it "shudders" just before.

 

I can check - but I had a brake job done in November so it should not be the problem - only about 4-5000 miles on the car since then.

 

I will have them check the throttle body tube. They are now saying it could be in the electrical system or the transmission.

 

Any trouble codes? They should have checked this if it was at the dealer, but if they didn't it might lead you to the problem.

 

I know the exact problem your having because my 02 es is also doing it. I can't tell you what it is yet but hopefully soon I will figure it out.

 

I'm having the same issue please let us know what becomes of this.