Car jerks after a stop

[MoneyJohn]

2006 Sentra with ~ 130K on the odometer.
Since last night, I am noticing that the car jerks noticeably after leaving from a complete stop. Once it starts moving then increasing speed is not an issue and at highway speeds the car runs without any noticeable change in driving dynamics. In one hour, I stopped approx. 8-10 times and every time, I noticed this jerk/shudder. Doesn't happen if I am reversing.

I am taking it to the mechanic but I am curious if this could be a transmission issue? The transmission fluid was changed 25K miles/ ~5.5 years ago.

Thanks in advance.

 

[skyactiv]

If you're lucky, it'll be an engine or transmission mount.

 

[Marcozi]

I'd check the ATF level.

 

[meep]

Second @skyactiv, especially if it’s a nice big fancy hydraulic filled unit.

 

[Eddie]

+ 1 on a transmission mount.

 

[JMJNet]

In addition to above suggestions, clean the throttle body if it has not been done.

 

[Garen]

2006 Sentra with ~ 130K on the odometer.
Since last night, I am noticing that the car jerks noticeably after leaving from a complete stop. Once it starts moving then increasing speed is not an issue and at highway speeds the car runs without any noticeable change in driving dynamics. In one hour, I stopped approx. 8-10 times and every time, I noticed this jerk/shudder. Doesn't happen if I am reversing.

I am taking it to the mechanic but I am curious if this could be a transmission issue? The transmission fluid was changed 25K miles/ ~5.5 years ago.

Thanks in advance.

Do you have a CEL showing?

My thoughts, based on having this same year/make/model (wife drives this one): misfire caused by a bad coil pack (usually it's #2), bad camshaft position sensor or crankshaft position sensor (same part, but may have different part numbers.)

 

[MoneyJohn]

Thank you for all comments. The mechanic confirmed 3 out of 4 engine mounts need replacement.