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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [09taco]
by tacoma1958
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Mar 31, 2009 (7:46 am)
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Replying to: 09taco (Mar 31, 2009 7:43 am)
Don't wait. Report your problem as soon as it happens. Complain to your dealer and to Toyota HQ.
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [tacoma1958]
by 09taco
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Apr 02, 2009 (5:35 pm)
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Replying to: tacoma1958 (Mar 31, 2009 7:46 am)
I'm going to make some calls and see what they say, yes you're right I need to call them asap, and not wait. I just didn't want to waste my time on something they can't do anything about. I'll keep everyone posted on how I make out with my truck. I'm only at 600 miles or so.
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [tacomashane]
by 09taco
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Apr 02, 2009 (6:25 pm)
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Replying to: tacomashane (Mar 02, 2009 5:17 am)
I can't believe this. What was wrong with the old school set up. When they change things, I think they mess it up. There was nothing wrong with the old throttle cables that went out to a throttle body with a return spring. When you wanted gas you got it. I also do believe when this computer part fails and needs replaced, the owner will need to sell or trade the truck in because it'll be very costly to repair. I do love the way the truck looks and drives other than all that everyone else mentioned.
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [09taco]
by blueridge
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Apr 03, 2009 (6:57 pm)
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Replying to: 09taco (Apr 02, 2009 6:25 pm)
Jeez...I thought it was my imagination. Just bought 09 Doulble Cab V6 4x4. Ive got 1200 miles on it. Auto trans is strange, as everyone has said. I will contact dealer.
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Re: 2009 tacoma tranny slipping [tacoma1958]
by casteeb
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Apr 05, 2009 (4:38 am)
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Replying to: tacoma1958 (Mar 23, 2009 2:47 pm)
I have the same problem with my new 2009 double cab TRD 4x4, when you slow down to go through an intersection and begin to make the turn the automatic transmission jumps down into 1st gear and races the engine, maddening...
Toyota sent me to the dealer I got it from 45 mins drive to Georgia. They tested it and stated, "normal for the model" on my ticket. They reset the "learn code" and told me off the record that other Toyota cars had this problem in the past - Toyota fixed it with a new software/firmware release, but we just don't have a software fix for the 09 Tacoma".
I sent another email to Toyota last week but they are not responding to it.
I should have stayed with Nissan - not one single problem in 24K miles with the Nisan.
Very disappointed ...
Ben
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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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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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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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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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