You are here: Forums SUVs Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner Transmission Problems

Toyota 4Runner Transmission Problems

144 messages,  Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 7:06 AM

You are in the Toyota 4Runner Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & tidester

What is this discussion about? Toyota 4Runner, Transmission, SUV

Messages Page 8 of 16 1 ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 16 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#63 of 144 overheating transmission by mexico Apr 24, 2008 (6:30 pm)
1990 v6 auto transmission is overheating. Never used to, it is something new. Identical load, temperature, weather, traffic on the same route. Used to be fine, now it will overheat and not cool down while driving.   With that said, 3-4 weeks following this, transmission died. It has since been replaced, HOWEVER, the temperature is still a problem. I am confident the temperature caused the initial transmission to die. What could be causing this? Faulty radiator? I do not have an external oil cooler, think one will fit on this 4runner? Replies to this message: gene71 (Aug 03, 2008 7:52 am) mojo93 (Feb 07, 2009 11:23 am)
#64 of 144 Re: 2005 4runner transmission problem solved [rollins2] by canddmeyer Apr 25, 2008 (12:47 am)
Replying to: rollins2 (Mar 21, 2008 5:10 pm) I read your post and I have to laugh at the dealer comment. Odds are, your dealer screwed up and pulled the tranny drain plug during an oil change. If it happened at Folsom Lake Toyota where my issue occurred, I wouldn't be surprised. "FLT" left my engine two quarts low and tranny two quarts over. I'd bet dollars to donuts your dealership caused the problem.
#65 of 144 New 4Runner Auto Transmissions by steve_sf Apr 25, 2008 (3:58 pm)
I am looking to buy a 2008 4Runner 6cyl. My previous 1995 4Runner 4cyl just passed 380,000 and despite taking great care of it, is not worth any more major repairs. (My connector rod is expected to fail soon.) I have previously owned 4 other Toyota trucks or SUVs. Needless to say, I am a dedicated Toyota fan. My problem is that the newer models are only available in auto transmission, the manuals having been discontinued due to "lack of consumer sales volume". I am a firm believer in manual everything. I don't want a cushy driving experience. I want total control of the vehicle myself. I even dislike power windows and door locks. I am at a crossroads with sucking it up and getting the 2008 with automatic trans, as the only manual options are buying from other companies. My question is: Seeing more posts about transmission problems on this blog than I am comfortable with, is there anything inherently wrong with the current 4Runner automatic transmission design? I take excellent care of all my vehicles and every mechanic remarks on how many 100s of Ks I get out of each vehicle. FYI: I tend to drive about 40K per year and take a lot of mountain/off-road trips, but don't tow anything. Thanks Replies to this message: nedzel (May 07, 2008 11:52 am) beercoll1 (May 21, 2008 5:47 am) canddmeyer (May 23, 2008 12:53 am) steve_sf (May 31, 2008 1:33 pm)
#66 of 144 Re: Whinning Noise During Acceleration, 1,2,3 Gear [bandit10] by patriotmissile Apr 25, 2008 (10:51 pm)
Replying to: bandit10 (Apr 22, 2008 6:56 pm) Thanks for the info, I'll let you know what happens. Yea it is great to drive that fast everyday, I can only go 105 mph because of the govner, but I do it all the time.   Take Care, patriotmissile
#67 of 144 Re: New 4Runner Auto Transmissions [steve_sf] by nedzel May 07, 2008 (11:52 am)
Replying to: steve_sf (Apr 25, 2008 3:58 pm) I've got about 70,000 miles on my 2003 V8 4Runner. No problems with the auto transmission so far.
#68 of 144 94 4 runner v6 manual by booster85 May 19, 2008 (12:36 pm)
i recently installed a throught berining in my trans. my chiltions manual dosnt show me where the fork goes in the middel, foward or after. needless to say its all back together and no clutch. help
#69 of 144 Re: New 4Runner Auto Transmissions [steve_sf] by beercoll1 May 21, 2008 (5:47 am)
Replying to: steve_sf (Apr 25, 2008 3:58 pm) I have 104k miles on my 2003 V8 4-runner and still no problems with the transmission(knock on wood).
#70 of 144 Re: New 4Runner Auto Transmissions [steve_sf] by canddmeyer May 23, 2008 (12:53 am)
Replying to: steve_sf (Apr 25, 2008 3:58 pm) The current model 4Runner transmissions have been bulletproof so far, whether it be on V6 or V8 models. Replies to this message: steve_sf (May 31, 2008 1:33 pm)
#71 of 144 Re: New 4Runner Auto Transmissions [canddmeyer] by steve_sf May 31, 2008 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: canddmeyer (May 23, 2008 12:53 am) Thanks for the reassuring replies about the automatic transmissions on the current 4Runners. Steve
#72 of 144 Re: 2003 4Runner Transmission Problem [jgeckler] by imbritney Jun 17, 2008 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: jgeckler (Jan 10, 2007 3:36 am) What did you end up doing? I have a 2003 Limited V8 4Runner that is exhibiting the exact same problem. I feel a vibration at 42mph when the transmission shifts between 4th and 5th. Did you get yours fixed? Did they pinpoint the problem? Any help here would be greatly appreciated!

Messages Page 8 of 16 1 ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 16 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums SUVs Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner Transmission Problems