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Check torque converter on Kia

Dear Doctor: I have a 2014 Kia Sorento with all-wheel-drive that has an occasional jerking motion when traveling up an incline under light acceleration. Sometimes it feels like the Sorento is having difficulty picking a gear and also feels like it's misfiring. Computer checks show no issues and beyond this issue, the car runs great. What are your thoughts? HarvDear Harv: The vehicle should set a "check engine" light when there is bucking or misfiring. The sensation you are feeling could be a the transmission torque converter locking and unlocking under light acceleration. Using a scan ...