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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [casteeb]
by jodyg69
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Apr 06, 2009 (6:57 am)
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Replying to: casteeb (Apr 05, 2009 4:38 am)
Unbelievable!...just bought a 09 Tacoma TRD 4x4 double cab two weeks ago and am having the exact same problem..slowing down into a turn(usually right hand turn for some reason) and upon accelerating out of the turn, engine revs with truck not wanting to go...almost same sensation of being low on tranny fluid...barely over 1,000 miles on odometer...this model has been out since when? 2005? Are they using new trannys? Can't believe this issue wasn't addressed a long time ago...what sucks is i traded in a 08 Ridgeline for it which i never had any problems with, and had a trunk!!
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- #102 of 380
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [casteeb]
by tacoma1958
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Apr 06, 2009 (9:23 am)
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Replying to: casteeb (Apr 05, 2009 4:38 am)
Another good resource to file a complaint or read other's is the National Highway Transportation Safety web site...
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
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- #103 of 380
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [blueridge]
by 09taco
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Apr 07, 2009 (6:37 pm)
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Replying to: blueridge (Apr 03, 2009 6:57 pm)
No, you're right. Its not your imagination, I'm going to test drive another 09 truck the exact same truck as mine just to compare and make sure its a common problem, with other 09 trucks. Then call or write to Toyota HQ.
Today on my way home my trans took a long time before it went into over-drive,. it stayed in a lower gear. not sure what happened there. it never did that before. I'm now around the 700 mile mark, My truck works just like everyone else 's
Try this, Put your truck into Neutral at idle, hold the brake, release brake. then put into drive and then give it gas, mine will have a delay before it moves forward then excells fast. I don't think this is right??
This could be a safety issue for these vehicles?
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- #104 of 380
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [tacoma1958]
by 09taco
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Apr 08, 2009 (5:07 am)
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Replying to: tacoma1958 (Apr 06, 2009 9:23 am)
Thanks for the website info. I'll be looking into this site.
I need to get as much info as i can. I do believe its a problem and an error in the design of this vehicle. Not sure what the fix could be, I haven't found anyone with the right answer. If anyone has that answer I would like to know
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [09taco]
by tacomashane
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Apr 08, 2009 (5:25 am)
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Replying to: 09taco (Apr 08, 2009 5:07 am)
Can someone provide the email address for Toyota HQ and their mailing address to report this problem? My transmission is still not any better, though I am only at about 2400 miles. Mechanic told me it takes 5000 miles for the computer to learn my driving habits. My biggest mistake was buying this truck without a test drive (they drove it in from another dealer). I bought it based on its excellent reputation and many friends who have slightly older models. I will never make that mistake again.
I would also like to know if there is anyone reading these messages who does not have an issue with the transmission? Anyone have a 08 or 09 model with over 5000 miles with no issues? We need to all be reporting this problem. As someone said earlier, apparently the Camry's had an issue with the transmission and they had to swap out the computers.
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [tacomashane]
by 09taco
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Apr 08, 2009 (6:36 pm)
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Replying to: tacomashane (Apr 08, 2009 5:25 am)
If I find an email address I'll pass it along. What you went through to get your truck is pretty much exactly the way I did it. I did my research and my buddy at work at the same truck but a 06 standard trans with no problems, so i ordered mine from another dealer, never test drove it, The truck was in the show room when I picked it up. I bought it based on the excellent reputation Toyota has. I agree with you, never do this again..5000 miles is a bunch of crap! Who ever came up with that number, /driving habits!
Next thing they'll say, your truck's trans. has a computer virus, and you'll need to do a virus scan on it every month or so.
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Re: Toyota Tacoma transmission slippage [dbys]
by dbys
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Apr 10, 2009 (2:11 pm)
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Replying to: dbys (Mar 25, 2009 2:37 pm)
I talked to another mechanic outside of toyota (one of my old mechanics) and he told me that the clunking when you put the break on is the drive shaft and it needs to be taken apart and greased again. I asked them how to make them do this and he said just walk in and tell them to do it. Since i reported it while it was under warranty, i should not have to pay for this service. Going to try it.....
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- #108 of 380
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [09taco]
by dbys
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Apr 10, 2009 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: 09taco (Apr 08, 2009 6:36 pm)
LOL! I agree, they are saying that on telivision sets now....LOL!
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- #109 of 380
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [casteeb]
by casteeb
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Apr 14, 2009 (1:17 pm)
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Replying to: casteeb (Apr 05, 2009 4:38 am)
Here's an update on my 2009 Tacoma 4x4 SR5 auto shifting problem.
Toyota called me and listened to the problem again, they said really all they can do is open a ticket with Toyota National .(Wahoo! a new ticket ) and basically said they can't do anything about it until enough people complain....
Meanwhile you can manually shift the automatic (which is stupid, but makes you feel like you are taking charge of the problem) or you can continue to complain and start searching for what you're going to trade the stupid Tacoma on (probably a Nissan...)
Which is...wel...to bad, because aside from the transmission shift pattern problems and (lack of) paint / finish , the truck is decent.
Ben
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [casteeb]
by tacomashane
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Apr 14, 2009 (4:32 pm)
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Replying to: casteeb (Apr 14, 2009 1:17 pm)
So again I ask, does ANYONE know where we can send a formal complaint? A contact #, an email with Toyota National? This won't be resolved until enough complaints are received. My truck is slipping and/or getting stuck in gear 2-3 times a day now when slowing down and turning onto another street! I am so sorry I ever bought this Tacoma!
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