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#116 of 145 AWD on the '06 V8 by mpreilly01 Sep 04, 2009 (3:18 am)
Hey there-    I am looking at an '06 Sport that is a V8, 4WD with 51k miles. I am looking at Toyota having had a Tahoe for the last 9 years and wanting to avoid costly tranny repairs and do at least a little better on the gas mileage, and still have an SUV that I can use for towing a 19' boat and some light off-roading, as well as drive to work every day.     I was told by some dealer (in error, typical) that the V8 version has a 2WD/4WD-H/4WD-L option like my Tahoe...this is not the case. The V8s only come in 4WD so you can only switch it from 4WD-H to 4WD-L. That info immediately set of alarm bells in my brain. ("DANGER-Transmission problems!")    My questions are, from experience: 1. Is Toyota so much better at building quality stuff that the truck being in 4WD all the time won't be a higher risk for tranny problems? 2. What kind of gas mileage can I expect with a V8 4WD? B/C I know what I can expect from an American 4WD V8 and it is NOT pretty.      I'm still thinking 4Runner but thinking that a V6, 2WD/4WD-H/4WD-L would be a better option b/c the off-roading and towing will not happen very often and most of the time I'll be on 5.5 hour road trips or driving to and from work. Replies to this message: canddmeyer (Sep 05, 2009 11:25 pm) foxyesq (Sep 11, 2009 8:39 am)
#117 of 145 Re: AWD on the '06 V8 [mpreilly01] by canddmeyer Sep 05, 2009 (11:25 pm)
Replying to: mpreilly01 (Sep 04, 2009 3:18 am) I have a 2003 V6 (same) and zero tranny problems. Except for when gas was $5 a gallon locally, I wish I had the V8. I haven't read of many tranny issues on either, so I'd recommend the V8.
#118 of 145 NO POWER,HIGH RPM by ka3ax Sep 06, 2009 (9:09 am)
Hello! If any one can know what going on with my 4runner ? V6 3.0 4X4 .Don't have power,when go up in the hill feel like I pull trailer,and start going on high RPM,it's get 4000 RPM to go 50 mph.Don't know if it's motor or it's transmission.Thank you!
#119 of 145 Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [mamosrunner] by postaldude88 Sep 08, 2009 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: mamosrunner (Aug 31, 2009 11:08 am) I have the same problem in the 06 I purchased last month. It's an 06 with 31,000 miles. I asked the dealer that I purchased it from and was told that Toyota was aware of the problem but hadn't found a fix yet. How hard can it be to find a fix for the problem, hell they're engineers aren't they ?      I asked to be informed when they found a cure and was told that I would have to check in periodically because they don't send out service bulletins ! ! I asked if it would have a lifetime warrantee since they admit it's a problem of their making and they have been aware of the problem, that went over like a concrete turd....Please let me know if you have heard anything else to resolve this on your end. Replies to this message: ka3ax (Sep 08, 2009 6:59 pm) hruiz (Sep 09, 2009 4:32 pm) postaldude88 (Sep 15, 2009 8:16 am) mamosrunner (Sep 18, 2009 6:25 pm)
#120 of 145 Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [postaldude88] by ka3ax Sep 08, 2009 (6:59 pm)
Replying to: postaldude88 (Sep 08, 2009 1:54 pm) Some shop say it's motor,some say it;s trans.I'm thinking to sale 4runner and buy me LandCruiser for hunting,for city use I have 2000 Lexus LX470, it's best car I ever have.
#121 of 145 Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [postaldude88] by hruiz Sep 09, 2009 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: postaldude88 (Sep 08, 2009 1:54 pm) Hi, they finally gave me back my car last friday, nobody said a word about Toyota knowing, or being aware this particular problem, and beside that, I had to pay $ 3,500.00 for their mistake. It is a shame but down here there is nothing else that I can do, they are a big Toyota dealer and get away with almost anything. If you find out any additional info. please let me know. Thanks Replies to this message: postaldude88 (Sep 15, 2009 8:16 am)
#122 of 145 Re: 1998 4runner 4 cylinder transmision problem [polish4runner] by bmurad Sep 10, 2009 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: polish4runner (Jan 26, 2009 2:30 pm) my 1998 4Runner is making the same sound. I was told it was a worn bearing, what ended up happening to your car?
#123 of 145 1998 4Runner - Whistling sound by bmurad Sep 10, 2009 (12:57 pm)
I have a '98 4Runner with about 175K on it. There is an odd whislting like sound that is coming out of the front end. It is only evident when I am idling at the light. Someone has told me that it may be a worn bearing. Has anyone come across anything similar? any advice?
#124 of 145 Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [mamosrunner] by neumie2000 Sep 11, 2009 (5:09 am)
Replying to: mamosrunner (Aug 31, 2009 11:08 am) Although you did not say, I'm assuming you have the V8? If so, this is a common issue, and will be remedied by having the slip-yoke lubed. There is a simple grease fitting if you prefer to do it yourself. Once lubed, the problem will go away for a few thousand miles, but by your next oil change, it will need it done again. Hope this helps! Replies to this message: mamosrunner (Sep 13, 2009 12:51 pm) neumie2000 (Sep 23, 2009 9:47 am)
#125 of 145 Re: AWD on the '06 V8 [mpreilly01] by foxyesq Sep 11, 2009 (8:39 am)
Replying to: mpreilly01 (Sep 04, 2009 3:18 am) I have an '05 V-8 Limited AWD with 55k miles. While I have not had any transmission "problems" I often notice a bumping feeling when stopping from highway speeds (ie. stopping at the end of an exit ramp). I had this checked out by my dealer at about 20k miles and they told me it was normal. I also get an occasional hard downshifts if I decelerate and then accelerating slightly -- like the transmission is lost or can't decide which gear to go into and then slams into a lower gear. Both seem to occur more often when the AC is running. I don't know it this is just a poor product or signs that my transmission is going to fail. If you read the posts, it seems that a lot of 4Runner owners experience this same issues. These issues are not something I can't live with and don't take detract from my love for this vehicle --- as long as the transmission doesn't fail.   As for MPG's, I get over 19 on the highway (cruising at 80 mph), about 16 local and about 17.5 mixed; all with a bit of a heavy foot.

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