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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [mamosrunner]
by postaldude88
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Sep 08, 2009 (1:54 pm)
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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.
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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [postaldude88]
by ka3ax
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Sep 08, 2009 (6:59 pm)
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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.
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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [postaldude88]
by hruiz
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Sep 09, 2009 (4:32 pm)
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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
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Re: 1998 4runner 4 cylinder transmision problem [polish4runner]
by bmurad
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Sep 10, 2009 (12:49 pm)
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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?
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1998 4Runner - Whistling sound
by bmurad
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Sep 10, 2009 (12:57 pm)
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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?
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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [mamosrunner]
by neumie2000
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Sep 11, 2009 (5:09 am)
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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!
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Re: AWD on the '06 V8 [mpreilly01]
by foxyesq
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Sep 11, 2009 (8:39 am)
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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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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [neumie2000]
by mamosrunner
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Sep 13, 2009 (12:51 pm)
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Replying to: neumie2000 (Sep 11, 2009 5:09 am)
Dear neumie2000,
Thank you for the suggestion. I've had a sick feeling in my stomach since paying that much money and having two dealerships tell me "it's common" and "nothing we can do".
The other issue which is annoying is a vibration between 55 and 70 mph. Can you offer a solution for this one? I've had the wheels balanced already.
Thanks,
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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [hruiz]
by postaldude88
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Sep 15, 2009 (8:16 am)
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Replying to: hruiz (Sep 09, 2009 4:32 pm)
WOW !!!! What did they charge you $3500 to repair ? I still have 4 years on my warranty, so i'm good for now ! I'll let you know what I find out here in Oklahoma...
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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [postaldude88]
by mamosrunner
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Sep 18, 2009 (6:25 pm)
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Replying to: postaldude88 (Sep 08, 2009 1:54 pm)
Check out the reply to my message about the tranny problem from neumie2000 dated September 11. He/she says to grease the "slip-yoke". I have not tried it yet so I can't say it works or doesn't.
Let's us know if you try it and what the results are.
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