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Why would a car shift from drive into reverse?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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The clutch (transmission release) is likely malfunctioning, then simple momentum will allow the transmission to jump gears.

For standard transmission, check the clutch plate.

For automatic transmissions, there is a misalignment caused by wear or failure.

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