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#2006 of 4692 Re: Need.... [wwest] by wil Nov 16, 2004 (9:50 am)
Replying to: wwest (Nov 16, 2004 7:41 am) My 2005 FWD V6 has the dreaded hesitation as well. I can reproduce it by slowing to 10-20mph then accelerating. Test drove another 05 FWD V6 at the dealer and it does it too. Doesn't get too cold where I live, but engine/trans temp doesnt seem to matter. Tried different grades of gas and doesn't seem to matter either. However is worse if coasting downhill at slow speed, and seems to be related to engine/trans load or lack of. I also found the hesitation is worse the quicker i depress the accelerator...at first I thought it was stalling, but then realized it was hesitation.   I swear it feels like it's either in neutral or some high gear like 3rd or 4th when it happens, the engine rpm's spin up from about 1000 to nearly 2000 before the trans engages abruptly. The hesitation occurs in that 1000 to 2000 rpm range where I think the computer brain is trying to figure out what to do then it finally finds the lower gear and goes. I wonder what will make Toyota fix this, at least for the models affected. Will it take a few injury lawsuits or a class action lawsuit? It is a very real and dangerous problem.
#2007 of 4692 File a complaint... by bobgordon Nov 16, 2004 (10:33 am)
I don't want to loose this thread. There are too many of us having this problem to let it go and we are getting new members everyday that might not be aware.   So file a complaint if you are experiencing the hesitation problem with the '04 Highlander here; http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/   Click on "secure submissions" and fill out the simple form. When you get towards the end of filling out the form, you'll be asked the component. Click/highlight "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION." Some have posted under "VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL" so file where you want.   Thanks   BTW, you can review all submissions on this topic by also clicking on the above link and selecting "search" under Complaints then "vehicle" under "type" then year, make, model, component, etc....
#2008 of 4692 Based on... by wwest Nov 16, 2004 (10:39 am)
my own experience with my 01 RX300 I'm quite certain that the transmission is being shifted into neutral, or at least some "gear" that creates less engine drag during coasting or coastdown.   I don't have any hesitation issues, just prematurely "burned" transmission fluid.   Simply verifying wil's statements.
#2009 of 4692 Another complaint option by hmurphy Nov 16, 2004 (11:50 am)
I don't have the hesitation problem (knock on wood), but I recommend that those of you who do try filing a complaint with the Center for Auto Safety (www.autosafety.org).   There are a lot of oil sludge complaints there for the Highlander, but none for the hesitation issue as yet.   If CAS receives enough of them, the organization may be able to take some action. CAS claims to have "used consumer complaints to obtain recalls and make auto and tire companies take responsibility for their defects and lemons." Replies to this message: bobgordon (Nov 16, 2004 3:01 pm) wil (Nov 16, 2004 3:28 pm) leighanne4 (Nov 18, 2004 8:33 pm)
#2010 of 4692 Re: Another complaint option [hmurphy] by bobgordon Nov 16, 2004 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: hmurphy (Nov 16, 2004 11:50 am) Great idea...   So, besides filing a complaint at; http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ Also file one at; http://www.autosafety.org Click on "File/View Complaints" and fill out the simple form.   Thanks hmurphy!
#2011 of 4692 Re: Another complaint option [hmurphy] by wil Nov 16, 2004 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: hmurphy (Nov 16, 2004 11:50 am) Thanks for the link (www.autosafety.org). Searched for Lexus 330 and was stunned how most of the complaints were about the hesitation issue. Here's some of them: http://www.autosafety.org/showconsumercomplaint.php?compid=13413&- amp;failure=-1&Make=57&modelid=-1&offset=0 http://www.autosafety.org/showconsumercomplaint.php?compid=13099&- amp;failure=-1&Make=57&modelid=-1&offset=0 http://www.autosafety.org/showconsumercomplaint.php?compid=11335&- amp;failure=-1&Make=57&modelid=-1&offset=0 http://www.autosafety.org/showconsumercomplaint.php?compid=10688&- amp;failure=-1&Make=57&modelid=-1&offset=25 http://www.autosafety.org/showconsumercomplaint.php?compid=8949&a- mp;failure=-1&Make=57&modelid=-1&offset=25 http://www.autosafety.org/showconsumercomplaint.php?compid=8124&a- mp;failure=-1&Make=57&modelid=-1&offset=25
#2012 of 4692 Re: Check Engine / VSC warning lights [dmoyer] by 39120 Nov 17, 2004 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: dmoyer (Nov 27, 2003 1:35 pm) 2002 Highlander 4Cy with 70000 Both check engine / VSC warning lights on. Have been told to take it to the dealership. Since you had this problem, how was it fixed.   Terry Replies to this message: lxjjie (Nov 18, 2004 1:41 pm) misstoyota (Dec 03, 2004 2:39 am) cmuniz (Dec 03, 2004 3:34 am)
#2013 of 4692 Re: Check Engine / VSC warning lights [39120] by lxjjie Nov 18, 2004 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: 39120 (Nov 17, 2004 7:09 pm) I have the exact problem at 55,000 miles. mine is 2001 limited V6.   some previous posts show that a loose vacuum hose might be the reason. So I tight it myself couples of times, but the light was still on for about a week.   during that week, I was changing the coolant for the first time, and couples of days later, the check engine/VSC light was off. everything back to normal and never happened again. I can't tell any difference when the light is on or off.   I guess there might be a sensor to tell that coolant needs to be changed and that generate error on Check Engine/VSC light? Could it be?   try search by "engine light" in this forum, you will find all the information about loose vacuume hose issue. Good luck.
#2014 of 4692 Re: Another complaint option [hmurphy] by leighanne4 Nov 18, 2004 (8:33 pm)
Replying to: hmurphy (Nov 16, 2004 11:50 am) Thank you so much for this new address. I have just filed a complaint at autosafety.org. I have completed the arbitration process and was denied because 'Toyota should repair under warranty'. I will pursue this until all options are exhausted including lemon laws and class action lawsuits. If anyone is going to go the arbitration process please use all avenues available and this should include having an independent mechanic verify the problem and have it notarized for presentation to the arbitrator. There are several other things which I wasn't aware of until after the fact but documentation and spend as long as it takes in the 'drive test' to make sure the arbitrator has a full knowledge of what this car is doing. They will assume it is hesitating from stop to start rather than cutting out in the 20 to 30 mph range. In other words ....Be Specific and use the time to your benefit.
#2015 of 4692 Re: 05 V6 Hesitation [jcor] by leighanne4 Nov 18, 2004 (8:38 pm)
Replying to: jcor (Nov 11, 2004 1:40 pm) They do not acknowledge but insist this is a characteristic of design, Toyota's words..not mine. I won't let my 19 yr old drive mine either because it is a sporadic hazzard. Please follow up with complaints to every agency listed in previous posts and any other you might know of. I am in the process of beginning to write to Consumer magazines, groups, etc to stop the Toyota hype and prevent them from continuing to bamboozle unsuspecting customers. Replies to this message: hmurphy (Nov 19, 2004 8:14 am)

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