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#849 of 882 Toyota Transmission T-SB-0033-08 by ewe2

Oct 20, 2009 (11:12 am)

I have a 2006 toyota that just hit 100,000. And then the transmission started acting up. I'm posting this because this particular TBS has been amended to include all 4 cylinder Camrys from 2006 to now include 2008 and 2009 with the auto transmission if your vin # falls into this range. What my car does is exactly as the TBS says. Warmed up. Once your've gone above 45mph and come to a stop. The transmission will make a "clunk" noise from 2nd to 1st. The fix is to replace the solenoid assembly. My problem is the local dealer says they do not "tear down" transmissions but just replace them . A $4099 plus sale tax amount. The bulletin doesn't sound that difficult. So much for Toyota quality. I'd pay for the solenoid replacement but they won't even give me the option. Plus this is TSB is date 4/15/2008 to include the 2009 models. So they knew they had a problem and sold the cars anyhow.
 
 
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/skyvisions/2008-04-24_171056_08_camry_4_cylind- e.pdf

#850 of 882 Re: Toyota Transmission T-SB-0033-08 [ewe2] by mcdawgg

Oct 20, 2009 (1:36 pm)

Replying to: ewe2 (Oct 20, 2009 11:12 am)
Check this again - the time to repair is listed as 1.9 hours on the TSB. That means they probably could do it in an hour. I'd go to a different dealer. Even at $90 per hour labor, you have $180 labor, plus the solenoid is $128. It is not a replacement of the transmission at all. Go back to them, point this out, and see what they say. Or call Toyota, if you really want to get them in action. Bad dealer!!
 
"Plus this is TSB is date 4/15/2008 to include the 2009 models. So they knew they had a problem and sold the cars anyhow. "
 
Well, 2009 models came out in early 2008.

#851 of 882 Re: 2007 camry 4cylinder trans [sunilv] by vizyo

Nov 01, 2009 (3:21 pm)

Replying to: sunilv (Aug 13, 2008 11:43 am)
Hello sunilv,
How do you describe the jerk? I have 2007 LE 4cycl camry with only 14,000 miles on it. The problem I am having is that my car does not shift from 1st to 2nd gear smoothly. When the engine is cold, I do not have any problem. But after driving it about half an hour and do "stop" and "go" driving it does not shift to 2nd gear smoothly and there is a weird noise coming from the transmission. It is like shifting directly from 1st to 3rd gear and the car does not move smoothly and shakes. I took it to the sevice. They first replaced the solenoid. It was better for just a day, then the problem returned in the next day. I took it back to the dealer. A technician took snap shots with a computer and reported it to Toyota. I have been going through this for the last 3 months and still waiting for Toyota to get back to the service with a solution. The last time when I talked to the service, they told me that if they have to replace the tranmission and the same problem occurs again, they do not have anything else to do and I will have to make myself get used to it as the car operates like that !!! There are a lot of stop signs where I live and the car is definitely not drivable with this condition.
 
I am also having a lot of vibrations with my car. At the beginning it was occuring between the speed of 65mph and 75mph but now it randomly vibrates almost at every speed. The whole body and steering wheel vibrate. I had the ECU reprogrammed with TSB 0068-08. It helped for the hesitation problem but it did not fix the vibration. Then I found out that Toyota issued a new bulletin TSB-0106-08 for the vibration problem. You can find the description of this TSB below. Because I knew that I would be told in the service that it would be due to tire balance or it is normal to have such a vibration and etc, I first did a few test drives myself and took vibration data with all detailed information. Then I took the car to the sevice with all proofs that the tire balance was not the cause. After doing a test drive with their technician, they found the TSB in their system and decided to apply it. I am still waiting for the tranmission problem to be fixed first then they will do it after. I am sure there are a lot of Camry owners out there having the same problems but they are probably not aware of them at all. I have stopped counting the number of times I took my camry to the service since the first day I bought it. The problems that I have listed here are just a few of them. I had too many more .... After driving corolla and matrix for a long time without a major problem, I just relied on the same quality. It was a huge mistake. Big shame to Toyota !!! I am now thinking of getting rid of this car and never ever buy a Toyota again.
 
"TSB-0106-08: Toyota: front suspension- some 2007-2008 model year avalon, camry, camry hv, and solara vehicles may exhibit a steering wheel flutter and/or a body vibration (floor or seats) at highway speeds (approx. 65-75 mph [105-121 km/h]). "

#852 of 882 Re: TRANSMISSION QUESTION! [djm2] by comus

Jan 02, 2010 (1:54 pm)

Replying to: djm2 (Sep 27, 2009 11:59 am)
It is good you have had no problems, I am now on my 4th Transmission2007 Camry XLE V6 12/31/09 4th Tranny BLOWS by comus
Jan 02, 2010 (12:02 pm)
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This will be my fourth Transmission and 2nd 2007 Toyota XLE Camry V6. The first one was replaced by Toyota under LEMON LAW. I have taken the car back to where I purchased it , Carmax, Laurel, MD. I just had the car towed there on a roll back, Happy New Year. SO NO THE PROBLEM ON THE TRANSMISSIONS ARE NOT FIXED. Toyota Corporate told me it was FIXED. Right now, Toyota has left me with NO CAR. I make my living driving

#853 of 882 Re: Poll of Camry V6 owners with transmission problem [1sttoyotaowned] by comus

Jan 02, 2010 (1:59 pm)

Replying to: 1sttoyotaowned (Dec 27, 2006 8:48 am)
Here ya go.
2007 Camry XLE V6 12/31/09 4th Tranny BLOWS by comus
Jan 02, 2010 (12:02 pm)
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This will be my fourth Transmission and 2nd 2007 Toyota XLE Camry V6. The first one was replaced by Toyota under LEMON LAW. I have taken the car back to where I purchased it , Carmax, Laurel, MD. I just had the car towed there on a roll back, Happy New Year. SO NO THE PROBLEM ON THE TRANSMISSIONS ARE NOT FIXED. Toyota Corporate told me it was FIXED. Right now, Toyota has left me with NO CAR. I make my living driving

#854 of 882 Re: 2007 camry 4cylinder trans [vizyo] by jac1670

Feb 11, 2010 (6:36 am)

Replying to: vizyo (Nov 01, 2009 3:21 pm)
Same problem here, Only I have a 6 cylinder.
Transmission has been replaced, driveshaft replaced and torx converters replaced.
New software also loaded.
 
Still no fix.
 
Never buying a Toyota again. (Even though I liked the cars)

#855 of 882 Re: TRANSMISSION QUESTION! [emilyb28] by dlecompte

Feb 23, 2010 (1:36 pm)

Replying to: emilyb28 (Sep 28, 2009 3:01 pm)
emilyb28, Have you got anywhere with the class action suit? I ask because like most people on here my transmission has failed after the warranty, but it has had problems since 10,000 miles. I even found a service bulletin where Toyota admits to the transmission being defective. They want me to pay $5,135 to have it replace with the odds that it will go out again from what i have been reading. Please let me know if you have started a suit, i would like to join. If not i will start a suit of my own and you and anyone else is welcome to join in. My Car is the 2007 XLE V6 which from what i have learn is the model with this issue. Anyone with the same issue please email me (dlecompte21att.net) with your contact info if you will like to join in on a class action law suit. I'm sure the more people that file at one time the better the odds of winning.

#856 of 882 Re: Poll of Camry V6 owners with transmission problem [1sttoyotaowned] by classic2010

Feb 25, 2010 (2:59 pm)

Replying to: 1sttoyotaowned (Dec 27, 2006 8:48 am)
Thank You for posting this message. Yes,We too have the very same problem amongst other things thats wrong with this vehicle. Our car is at the Toyota dealer this very moment and we just got a call from them and they said that there's nothing that they can do because it's not doing it to them and it's not showing the symptoms that we described and they are releasing the vehicle because there are no problem found,and it's really not fair because it doesn't happen everyday but it does happen alot and it's scary,I posted a message earlier,I hope everyone will read it. Thank You.

#857 of 882 Re: Poll of Camry V6 owners with transmission problem [classic2010] by chuck28

Feb 25, 2010 (5:11 pm)

Replying to: classic2010 (Feb 25, 2010 2:59 pm)
I've been hearing that same response from Toyota for over 3 years. I wish they would address in congress how many owners have heard the reply can't duplicate the problem. The problem is they don't have a fix yet and they don't want to buy back the cars. I'm still hoping the truth comes out which I believe is a software problem.

#858 of 882 Re: TRANSMISSION QUESTION! [dlecompte] by radiowoman

Jun 30, 2010 (7:01 am)

Replying to: dlecompte (Feb 23, 2010 1:36 pm)
dlecompte: How did you resolve your 2007 XLE V6 Transmission problem? Did Toyota resolve the issue for you? Or did you have to pay for the repairs yourself. I am now in the same situation. I have a 2007 XLE V6 with 77,000 miles and my transmission just went out. The dealer also quoted $5100. Please help!

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