Do Mercedes-Benz C-Class models suffer from transmission lag o r jerks in Pakistani traffic conditions?

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Do Mercedes-Benz C-Class models suffer from transmission lag o r jerks in Pakistani traffic conditions?

Many C-Class owners in Pakistan report transmission hesitation o r jerky gear shifts, especially in stop-and-go city traffic. Is this a common issue with 7G-Tronic o r 9G-Tronic automatic gearboxes in the local climate and road conditions? Does it worsen over time o r with irregular maintenance?

Talha Kyanii asked on 04 Oct 2025 11:50:23 am

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Gari Master - on 04 Oct 2025 11:57:22 am

Yes, transmission lag o r jerky shifts are commonly reported by C-Class owners in Pakistan, especially in W204 and early W205 models equipped with the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. In congested urban traffic, the transmission may hesitate when downshifting o r cause a slight jerk during acceleration.
This is often due to:

Delayed transmission software updates

Lack of regular transmission oil servicing

Use of non-genuine transmission fluids

Periodic software updates and servicing by certified Mercedes technicians can help reduce the issue. However, many owners avoid dealerships due to cost, which can worsen the problem over time.