Chrysler Repair: 98 Sebring Transmission, chrysler sebring lxi coupe, chrysler sebring

Question
I have a 1998  Chrysler Sebring Lxi coupe.  I have a question about my transmission.  Whenever I am driving and the car is going to shift to 2nd or 3rd, the engine revs up then shifts.  I was told that it could be a clogged tranny filter.  Could this be the problem.  If I accelerate slowly it usually shifts fine.  

Answer
Hi Jaime,
The oil filter theory is possibly correct if you would agree that what you experiencing under acceleration is a "harsh upshift". But then you have to accept also the possibility that the problem is due to an internal mechanical problem with clutches, or an hydraulic problem, so you might do better by going to a dealership and have them readout the transmission controller for the presence of any fault codes that might then give you a more precise reason for what is going on. This might cost $50 to $100 depending upon whether they just readout the codes or do some further testing of hydraulic pressures and a road test. But you can negotiate that with them as to what you want done.
If you can get the fault code numbers, what they mean, what is the recommended remediation, and what is the cost, then you can write back to me with that information and we can compare that with what the manual says. I have the '95 Chrysler Sebring shop manual and a 2004 transmission diagnostic manual for the Sebring. The codes will begin with a P and have four digit numbers following that. Those codes are what we need to know.
So that is how I would evaluate the situation. Of course if there is internal wear that bodes the necessity of a rebuild you will want to be aware that it costs in the range of $2000. So if you can drive the car with slow acceleration and not have the harsh upshifting then that might be the best stategy of all to keep the car running long enough to get your investment out of it without having to do that transmission rebuild before something happens to the engine that might very well spell the death point for the car, economically speaking.
I'll be glad to hear from you about anything you learn.
Roland