Harsh Downshifts
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Concorde, and 2002 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Possible cause: aerated fluid, damaged clutch seals, PCM software not up to date (check for TSBs that may apply), defective solenoid assembly, engine idle speed too high, hydraulic pressures too high, poor engine performance, low fluid level, valve body malfunction or leakage, worn or broken reaction shaft support seal rings, worn or damaged accumulator seal rings, worn or faulty low-reverse clutch, worn or faulty underdrive clutch or worn or faulty 2-4 clutch.