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Thanks, Crystal
Any help appreciated.
My 2010 Toyota 4runner has been to two different dealerships a total of 4b times and I am getting the same [non-permissible content removed] from them.
Toyota has to know there is a major problem and is covering it up.
I am about to go to a third party and sue them.
I even gave them the TSB # to correct the problem and they ignored it.
They have been told to hide the problem.
A 32,000 vehicle should not shift like a tractor
There was no concern from the company rep about my issue even after i said I have owned Toyotas for over 30 years. I told her about my reactions from different mechanics including Toyota Dealers she did confirm the dealer answer. I was told "you don't rebuild These transmissions you buy new or used. They just trash them and this
is something understood. I was a major Toyota fan until this.
How many people here have had a similar problem with this model and year? Please contact me here or at timminnette@gmail.com.
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
Update on my 2010 4Runner transmission lag - After looking through this forum and provided links, I scheduled appointment with my dealership in NJ and insisted (first, my dealer was trying to give me a hard time telling that they can't replicate the problem) on applying TSB # 0166-10 (my VIN met the criteria). The issue with transmission lag is now completely gone and car drives perfectly normal. Thanks a lot everyone.
This is my 5th 4-runner and it's probably my last. I hate driving it now and I only drove it out of the showroom 14 months ago.
and then I heard a very loud banging noise and the rear wheels locked up. Afterwhich, the vehicle had to be towed because I could not drive forward.
After the mechanic looked at the vehicle I had to have the ring and pinion in the rear differential replaced because four (4) of the spokes had broken off.
Drives fine for about a week, on couple of times the same thing happened with the right rear wheel spinning off speed bumps. And now the transmission (??) is acting up. When I stop or hit the brakes, I believe the transmission isn't engaging properly- the vehicle jolts forward like I've been hit from behind. Just yesterday, I had someone pull out in front of me and I had to hit the brakes fairly hard the vehicle jolted forward. When I tried to drive forward the loud banging noise
returned. At this point both the mechanic and I are at lost. Unlike the first time, I was able to drive very slowly with the banging noise to the mechanic work area.
I'm in Africa so finding an actual licensed Toyota mechanic is out of the question. So any assistance you can provide would greatly appreciated.
Is there a transmission ECU? If there is, could that be it?. If there isn't one, could it be the main ECU? Help? :confuse:
You in Canada?
Donny
The problem I have is the transmission when cold will not shift to high gear until the engine comes up to operating temp. Usually about 2 miles driving. After its warm everything works great with no shifting problems at all. THe truck has 203 thousand miles on it and the transmission was serviced about 5000 miles ago. The fluid looks and smells good.
Anybody have any ideas on this problem??
Good Luck.
I would only recommend the regular servicing so if you have not flushed the tranny completely are recommended then I would do that. I took off the plan and flushed out the screen (since it does not have a filter) and put the plan back on with Toyota's sealant. I also completely flushed out all of the fluid which includes the torque converter. I think it was something like 2 and 1/2 gallons of fluid. Since I run AMSOIL it gets exepensive.
Good Luck.
That works most of the time . . . but in recent 4runners . . . it can be extremely dangerous!
Once in about 15 times, you'll put it "Drive", press the accelerator, the engine races, but you're not going anywhere!
So you look down at the shifter to make sure it's in "Drive" . . . when all of a sudden . . . the 4runner leaps forward, peels rubber, and hopefully ddoesn't kill anything in the process.
Three dealers have tried to solve it. Southeastern Toyota denies it is a problem.
Eventhough, I know it will happen occasionally, it still catches me by suprise.
My activities force me to use valet parking often. When the attendent kills someone over this, will Toyota defend me in court?
John Zimmerlee
Marietta GA
I've had the same thing happen to me but I find it's only when the wheels are turned hard backing out. You put it in drive, press the accelerator and she doesn't respond until you start to straighten the wheel, then, it jumps forward and you have to hang on tightly and quickly release the gas pedal. I'm still dealing with my acceleration problem where I slow to enter a parking lot and when I apply the gas the engine will rev up to 3000rpm and go nowhere. I've contacted toyota canada. They have a fix for the 2010 but not my 2009. I have a formal complaint launched with transport canada but haven't heard a reply. I call it a safety hazzard and in my opinion all those trucks should be recalled before it causes an accident.
Keep me updated.
Donny
"edpol: I am sorry, this seems to be the only way to reach you. I have been trying to accumulate, from as many sources as possible, any information about problems with the Toyota 4Runner transmission, and with Toyota. The reason for my request has to do with the present lack of information available to me. You see, I work for a Law firm in Central California and am representing an individual who'..."
Did this forum's manager take it off? Why?
Transport Canada doesn't consider the ability to merge into traffic safely a safety concern either! What! A vehicle not being able to accelerate for accident avoidance or merge isn't considered a safety problem? THEN WHAT IS?
I told both of them if I get involved in an accident because of this 'problem' I will be getting a lawyer and both Transport Canada and Toyota Canada will be part of the investigation. My next step is now CAMVAP. The papers are on the way! Hopefully, Toyota will be forced to buy the truck back from me and I can get rid of this 4-runner headache and get a decent SUV.
Donny
Hope this helps. It worked for me. I had about 145K on mine when it started happening. It was like I was driving over a rumble strip under light acceleration between 2-3, 3-4, 4-OD. I've put about 10K on the vehicle since, with no rumbling at all. Simple $5.00 fix. One dealer told me I neede a new Transmission! lol Of course he did.
Again, hope this helps.