Chrysler Repair: Transmission.0?, chrysler concorde, 1993 chrysler concorde

Question
I have a 1993 chrysler concorde V-6 engine with 106,000 miles on it.

The problem is while I'm driving my car engine gives a jerk and then it sticks in gear. I can turn the car off and restart and it would be fine.I have just had all of the fluids checked and topped off, the only thing i might need soon is an oil change.

Any information would be appreciated as to what this problem might be, I am a single female and i'm afraid of getting ripped off by a repair center.

Thanks,Gina

Answer
Hi Gina,
It is good that you asked because anything that might involve the transmission on the Chrysler car has a potential for incompetency or ripoff. When you say that it "sticks in gear" I suspect that it is sticking in 2nd gear, i.e. starting from rest it will either start in 2nd gear or shift up to 2nd gear but not go into 3rd or overdrive. If that is not the case let me know because what follows is about 'sticking in 2nd gear'.
It sounds like your electronically controlled transaxle has detected some problem with the unit and in order to avoid any unnecessary damage has gone into "limp-in" mode which means it won't shift out of 2nd gear. It allows the car to be driven at moderate speed to a garage for analysis. The controller logs the problem as a two digit number stored in its memory. The dealer or a competent transmission shop should have a readout unit to find out what the code number is and from that they can make some conclusions about whether the trans can be repaired without being removed from the car (for example a hydrualic pressure problem) OR if some mechanical damage is involved (but follow that up  by dropping the oil pans and looking for debris to be present or not) which if true would require a pretty expensive rebuild, I am sorry to say.
So that is my best advice, go to a dealer/independent and ask for a diagnostic readout and estimate for repairs. Get the code number(s), and if you like, write back with a 'follow-up' question to me and we can compare what you are told with what the shop manual says is the problem, and then decide if you are getting the correct advice. You don't have to give them a blank check, just ask for a diagnostic readout, the code numbers and the repair estimate. It will cost something to get that done (should be under $100), but the more information you have before going forward the better. I would not go to a franchise-type (AAMCO) transmission shop, but rather an independent with a good reputation or a Chrysler dealer. The place has to have a code reader with the adapter plug that mates with the Chrysler-type transmission readout plug. So inquire whether that is true if you don't go to a dealer shop.
Roland