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I was away for the weekend, and the transmission acted like yours. On the way home, it failed; I had no gears - forward or reverse. Had to get it towed about 80 miles.
I asked the service manager to call Toyota service rep to see if they would do anything for a vehicle that they tout as going 100,000 or more miles in their advertisements. He indicated I am on my own. I called the 800 number since you cannot have a one on one with the regional rep - against Toyota policy. National rep indicated that she would take down my complaint, but it would not result in any change - the regional rep's decision will stand - once again Toyota policy.
I have owned Toyota trucks for about ten years; I maintain the transmission according to Toyota's maintenance schedule. I am quite disappointed that they won't stand behind the vehicle for a major drivetrain component like a transmission. These vehicles that were so well touted early on are now getting to the miles that will identify the true ability to make it to the Toyota talisman of 100k and beyond. The rest of the comments concerning transmissions on this site indicate that it's likely to happen only in the advertisements. As I told the national rep: if I knew five years ago what I know today about Toyota longevity, Toyota's interest in standing behind their product, and Toyota customer care, I would have not bought my second Toyota truck. :lemon:
My advice: if you have a Toyota Tundra, get rid of it quickly after the 60k drivetrain warranty runs out since Toyota national will not stand behind it after that.
Does anyone know where the filters are located so I can access them or is this a Dealer Prep work order?
Haven't bought my tires for the Tundra yet, still shopping around.
My wife gave me a knudge and a wink,wink, Christmas is around the corner and a set of new Tires for her 4Runner would look great under the Christmas Tree.
What All Seasonal tire also has good mileage rating I can run on the 4Runner?
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If it was serviced, how many times in that mileage? Did you tow anything over the years? Thanks, Steve
The truck NEVER towed; it doesn't have a hitch. I didn't even haul heavy loads in the bed. Five sheets of plywood -max. :lemon:
As I indicated in previous e-mails: get rid of Tundras as soon as you can after the 60K drivetrain warranty is up. To hope that you'll be the guy in the commercial at 100K or 200K is a "roll-of-the-dice." The cost of the new transmission is not worth it. More importantly, you are going to find that NOBODY in the Toyota customer service chain will offer help. :lemon: My son bought one on my recommendation: I told him to "dump it" ASAP. :lemon:
I contacted the 800 national number - their answer "you are on your own" for the repair. They would not even allow me to speak to the regional Toyota rep - wouldn't even give me the phone number. National took my complaint, and said they would "put it in the file" but "nothing would change." Spoke to the dealership owner, and he said that he would call Toyota - called him back twice; he never returned my calls. :lemon:
Every body I spoke to said it was so uncommon for this to happen. HOWEVER, they had a transmission to the dealer in less that 24 hours. I wondered why a part so "uncommon" to replacement was so readily available.:lemon:
I AM CONVINCED OF TWO THINGS: TOYOTA IS UNWILLING TO STAND BEHIND THE DRIVETRAIN BEYOND 60000 MILES and THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WILL NOT AND DOES NOT WANT TO DEAL WITH IT. :lemon:
I have owned Toyota trucks before, was ready to purchase another Tundra next year - this one is the last. :lemon:
:lemon: GOOD LUCK WITH AGING TUNDRAS :lemon:
Recommend you get rid of your truck ASAP, especially if you are over 60K. After that the transmission is on borrowed time at your expense.
I just replaced the transmission in my TUNDRA - 87000 miles, serviced according to maintenace schedule, never towed - cost $3500.00 :lemon:
Neither the service department, or Toyota National, or the owner of the dealership wanted to stand behind the powertrain. I was on my own for the repair despite the claims and commercials of the 100K and 200K mileage Toyotas. :lemon:
As I indicated in previous e-mails: get rid of Tundras as soon as you can after the 60K drivetrain warranty is up. To hope that you'll be the guy in the commercial at 100K or 200K is a "roll-of-the-dice." The cost of the new transmission is not worth it. More importantly, you are going to find that NOBODY in the Toyota customer service chain will offer help. :lemon:
I have owned two Toyota Trcucks and was going to purchase a third. I am currently driving my last Toyota - the trucks are not able to sustain the "long haul" and Customer Service for loyal repeat customers is non-existent.
:lemon: GOOD LUCK WITH AGING TUNDRAS :lemon:
What maintenance / intervals does the Tundra service manual call for?
Maitenance/intervals depend on use of the vehicle: scheduled mait is at intervals no less than every 7,500 miles.
I own a 2001 and the transmission was "acting up" on my way home - major highway, rush-hour Friday.
Transmission totally failed - no forward no reverse. Had to be towed 80 miles.
Toyota said I was on my own for the repair - $3500.00
The truck never towed and the transmission was maintained according to the Toyota schedule.
The Toyota transmission cannot stand the test of time and miles despite their commercials hyping 100K and 200K cars. :lemon:
In that 87,000 miles, have many times, if any, was the transmission fluid changed?
I am aware of what Toyota's maintenance schedule is, but my question is - was the fluid ever changed? If so, how many times, and by whom? (you, dealer, independent garage)?
These tranny really don't have a trans filter as such, it is more of a metal strainer. When a dealership quotes a trans service price, it is simply a drain/refill proceedure.
As one with an "aging Tundra" as you stated, just trying to get a better idea of what I'm up against.
Thx, Steve
Engine: as close to every 7,500 miles.
I change my own oil and filter.
Keep in mind this truck was not "beat on." It never towed, and the most weight that I put in the bed was 4-5 pieces of plywood. When I got rid of my last truck, I had people interested in it because they know how I maintain my vehicles.
I was purchasing Toyotas solely for their "reputation" to make it 100,000 - 200,000 miles. The biggest disappointment I had was with the Toyota customer "care." I presented the issue to the dealership service manager, the dealership owner. The dealer service manager called the Toyota regional rep, and I called Toyota National (800 number). Nobody wanted to hear it. The service manager agreed that it was not a maintenance issue; the truck was "out of warranty," which was 60,000 miles.
Call the 800 Toyota number and ask to speak to your Regional Toyota Rep. - they won't even give you the number. The only person who can speak to the regional rep. is the dealership. Regional rep is the final word also; the person I spoke to at the 800 number said she would take my complaint. It would be filed but NOTHING WOULD CHANGE. There is no recourse beyond the dealership and regional rep. The dealership owner said he would call Toyota. I never heard from him; called him twice and left my number; he never returned my calls.
They all told me that the transmission problems were so rare: they never happen. However, they had a replacement transmission at the dealership in less than 24 hours. They seem to have a supply on hand, despite the supposed rarity of the repair.
If a truck that was basically "babied" cannot have the drivetrain components survive 100,000 miles, and more importantly, have a company willing to stand behind what is supposedly a truck, then I don't think the product is genuine. :lemon:
If you look at the problems and solutions forum and search transmissions, you'll find the problem might be "rare" to Toyota; however, the original owners of the "Truck of the Year" are now seeing transmission problems. Sadly, Toyota's customer service ends at 60,0000 miles, not the 100,000 and 200,000 miles that they hype on their commercials.
I had the repair done at the dealership - $3500.00. I was going to purchase another Tundra, not now. From my experience they don't stand behind their product.
I'll give you the same recommendation I gave my son, who purchased a Tundra on my past experiences - Get rid of it soon. It appears you are already having transmission issues. Do you want to take a chance on a repair of this amount? :lemon:
Have designs changed and the issues been remedied? Has Toyota ironed them out by the 06 model year, or are there just not enough miles driven yet for the same problems to surface?
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