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#1 of 30 Sequoia transmission jerking by sk1128 Nov 12, 2006 (5:18 pm)
hi, I have a 2005 sequoia limited 4x4, on stop & go condition, everytime I release the brake, car jerks on first gear, especially when going down hill or with air conditioning on and driving with low gears are pretty rough. I took the car to the dealer with this problem and the dealer said everythings ok, but I believe it has some type of problem either on transmission, or brake or somewhere... so if anybody is experiencing the same problem, or if anyone has any idea what is the problem, please help.   Thank you for any help in advance. Replies to this message: drfill (Nov 13, 2006 4:38 pm) harryliuusa (Nov 14, 2006 6:27 pm) lorihall (Jul 01, 2007 6:30 pm) ronbarr76063 (Mar 05, 2008 10:26 am) atljamo (Apr 07, 2008 10:35 am) joslyn7 (May 07, 2008 4:33 pm) and 1 more... unhpytoyowner (Mar 13, 2007 10:11 am) ripplefct (Jul 18, 2007 7:54 am) gillyhb (Apr 07, 2008 3:20 pm) mtufenk (Apr 07, 2008 8:54 pm)
#2 of 30 Re: Sequoia transmission jerking [sk1128] by drfill Nov 13, 2006 (4:38 pm)
Replying to: sk1128 (Nov 12, 2006 5:18 pm) I have recently purchased an '05 Totota Sequoia, and the first thing I noticed was the jerking you mentioned when the brakes are released after a rapid deceleration. I would like to know the answer also. Please let me know if you find anything out. I will do the same. Replies to this message: harryliuusa (Nov 14, 2006 6:27 pm) lorihall (Jul 01, 2007 6:30 pm) ronbarr76063 (Mar 05, 2008 10:26 am) atljamo (Apr 07, 2008 10:35 am) joslyn7 (May 07, 2008 4:33 pm) ronbarr76063 (May 11, 2008 4:53 am)
#3 of 30 Re: Sequoia transmission jerking [drfill] by harryliuusa Nov 14, 2006 (6:27 pm)
Replying to: drfill (Nov 13, 2006 4:38 pm) This is considered "normal" for this truck. Nothing unusual to mine and a lot of others based on what I heard! Replies to this message: lorihall (Jul 01, 2007 6:30 pm)
#4 of 30 Re: Sequoia transmission jerking [sk1128] by unhpytoyowner Mar 13, 2007 (10:11 am)
Replying to: sk1128 (Nov 12, 2006 5:18 pm) yes, many Sequoia owners are experiencing this problem. Just go to Google and search on "Toyota Sequoia problems" and read all the postings. If Toyota knows what's causing the problem, they are not admitting to the fault. Most postings indicate the service department states no problem found... funny how this is being reported across the nation and everyone is having the same "no problem found" problem.
#5 of 30 Sequoia transmission change by kimmi3 Jun 20, 2007 (7:51 am)
I have an '04 Limited 2WD..first start is fine peppy -auto shifting, I park and go off again and it's like it starts off in a higher/lower gear...engine revs high and not so peppy at first & doesn't seem to shift right away.....takes a mile or so down road and seems to adjust back to normal. Is this normal? Does it have to do with Trac system? Or the iForce system?
#6 of 30 Re: Sequoia transmission jerking [harryliuusa] by lorihall Jul 01, 2007 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: harryliuusa (Nov 14, 2006 6:27 pm) I had an 05 Sequoia for almost 2 years. I had problem after problem. It seems once they tied to fix 1 thing they something else went. My problem started when I would stop. While stoped it would feel as if I was hit in the rear. Guess what, the dealer said this was normal. To make a long story short. I got Toyota Corp. involved due to all of my problems, my torque converter had been replaced, trans. was worse than when they started. drive shaft replaced, slip yoke, universals 3 times. You name it, it was replaced, When they took the car back 1year9 months later it still had problems with the trans it had rear bearings bad. The sequoia is a very nice ride, I loved the car but hated the problems. I now own a Nissan Armada. The only complaint I have is it rattles. Between the 2 suv the sequoia body int and ext are a much better design.
#7 of 30 Re: Sequoia transmission jerking [sk1128] by ripplefct Jul 18, 2007 (7:54 am)
Replying to: sk1128 (Nov 12, 2006 5:18 pm) I dont really think its a problem. More of a comfort thing. feels weird to have it do it. My Tacoma does the same thing. From what I can tell, its the tranmssion shifting back into 1st gear. It could also be the trans shifting its self out of over drive. I pushed the overdrive button to dissengauge it and the problem went away.
#8 of 30 jerking by petro33 Aug 02, 2007 (5:42 am)
The problem you described is a common one on the seq. Mine ('01 2wd) will do it some times, and yes, it does seem to catch you by suprise if you have not expierenced it before.
#9 of 30 Sequoia Auto Transmission Shifting Problem by kkritch Aug 04, 2007 (8:33 am)
When attempting to shift the transmission into gear via the shift lever on the steering column we're having difficulty putting the vehicle into gear. In particular when attempting to return the lever into "Park". If the lever isn't "forced" into park prior to the car being shut off it will not start without repeated efforts of trying to move the shift lever, which is difficult to move since the steering column locks. If the car determins that the vehicle is not in the appropriate gear it will not turn over. We have to make sure to push the shifting lever all the way up and away from you to try and get it into park to see the "P" indicator light come on. At times, its not an easy task. We've had similar problems with other gears and the sensor reading which gear is engaged. When describing this issue to the dealer they say it just normal wear and tear and the only solution is to replace the entire steering column. Has anyone experienced similar symptoms and resolved this issue. Can the shift lever mechanism just need adjusting/tightening because it appears loose?   I'd appreciate any info that can be shared.   Th, KDK Replies to this message: jackpc (Aug 15, 2007 4:18 am) yevo (Jan 15, 2008 9:53 pm)
#10 of 30 Re: Sequoia Auto Transmission Shifting Problem [kkritch] by jackpc Aug 15, 2007 (4:18 am)
Replying to: kkritch (Aug 04, 2007 8:33 am) Yeh...My 2001 Sequoia broken down in Manchester NH returning to NY. It turned out that the whole transmission was trashed. I had to wait in hotel for 4 days to get a new transmission from Toyota. The car only has 43,000 miles. The problem started about 1 1/2 years ago - it was difficult to shift gears and it had to be pressed. There were times when driving on highway the gear would not kick in to the next higher one although the car is automatic transmission.   Anyhow, the Russell Auto in Manchester fixed my car and I got to tell you they are bunch wonderful people and very experience in transmission. The mechanic told me that it was a small piece of metal broke down inside the transmission and over the last year and half it messed up the transmission! The mechanic said the metal is inside the case and it's impossible to detect without taking out the entire transmission. I had the car checked before and no one was able to tell me the problem. In fact, we were driving it for over a year and half!   I contacted TOYOTA and guess what they said to me...Sorry it's out of warranty! I am fuming. It cost me $3,600 and another $1,000 in hotel and rental car. I have 5 Toyota cars in the last 25 years and it really made me sick!   Best luck on your car.

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