2000 X slow shifting

[mabrown3]

I have a 2000 xterra, automatic transmission. i was wanting to know if anyone else out there has had slow shifting. lets say i floor it at maybe 5-10mph, the responce to the downshift seem pretty good, however, as soon as it is time for it to shift from 1st into second, there is about a 2 second, maybe 3 seconds until it feels like it is firmly in 2nd gear. also, it would seem that i really have to get down on it for it to downshift, as when i am going to pass someone. any help is greatly appreciated.

[chubbybubba1]

Not saying that your fluid condition is responsible for your issue, but when was the last time you serviced the tranny fluid?

[mabrown3]

I had it serviced at 68K, it now has a little over 95k. fluid level checks ok too.
thanks

[jtvyper456]

these things weren't really made for speed or anything like that , but my xterra does the same thing, and pretty much has since off the lot, it feels a bit funny shifting from 1st into 2nd....almost as if it 'stutters' and then starts back at accelerating again, but only if you've got a lead foot. Not sure, maybe the injectors can't keep up, perhaps the air-intake isn't adequate, could be many things, I don't worry about it though, I don't feel safe going over 75 in one, these things are prone to flips you know.