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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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- #100 of 278
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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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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 278
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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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