I have a slight shudder but nothing major and it is similar to all other hybrids I have been in. Sometimes it is a little more noticeable. Sometimes I feel something that is very similar to a automatic transmission.

I do understand your feelings of embarrassment. I was wondering just how much passengers can feel it and so far they have all told me they do not really feel anything. After riding in the front passenger seat myself, I can also say I really do not feel anything.

I wish TSBs were sent out to the owners as well as the dealerships since they are so close to basically being unofficial recalls that we should all have the right to know about them.