car loses power and starts to jerk?

2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
211,000 MILES
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PERRIANNA
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When stopped for traffic or going uphill the car loses power and starts to jerk before it stops then will be fine as long as my foot is on the gas pedal.
Jan 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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It sounds like the engine is misfiring. do you have a check engine light on? If so, we need to get the codes, here is a guide to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

These codes can help us head in the right direction to fix it. It could be a vacuum leak or a fuel injector valve is stuck open. How does the engine seem to run while going down the road? We need more information to help you. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can tell for sure what's going on? Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Jan 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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