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SUVs Toyota Highlander 2008 Highlander Driving Vibration
15 messages, Last post on Oct 13, 2009 at 5:30 PM
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I just bought an 08 Highlander Base 2WD yesterday and have noticed a vibration while driving during certain instances. Unfortunately it is not constant and I haven't been able to make it happen on purpose. When it does happen, it occurs a second or two after I accelerate and take my foot off the pedal (when I'm not pushing the gas or slowing down). It's like the car is deciding which gear to be in...the whole thing just vibrates for 2-3 seconds. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, is it an easy fix or did I get a lemon? Thanks in advance!
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Replying to: tlombardo (May 29, 2008 2:16 pm) |
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Replying to: tlombardo (May 29, 2008 2:16 pm) what speed forward or reverse is it just a single 'thump" or a shudder? I have a AWD LTD, and I notice if I shift from reverse to forward while the car is still rolling backwards at 1 mph, it does have a very slight shudder. Trying to diagnose a problem over the internet is really tricky. Also, from what you are describing, it seems that when you try to accelerate, the tendency is to down shift, but if you back of the accelerator before the transmission has had time to downshift, of course theres going to be a situation as to which gear it wants to be in.
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Replying to: nimrod99 (May 29, 2008 7:30 pm) |
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Replying to: nimrod99 (May 29, 2008 7:30 pm)
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Replying to: mdhutton (May 30, 2008 2:52 pm) It doesn't really shudder I know that shifting into D when the car is rolling back at 1 mph doesn't have any adverse affect on the tranny. I am just trying to help the person diagnose their problem |
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Replying to: tlombardo (May 29, 2008 2:16 pm) I just bought a 2008 Sport trim ( with leather and 3rd seat) a month ago and have the same problem. Vehicle vibrates ( fine vibration but annoying enough to notice/ it wasn't there when i first brought it home) while driving at sporadic times. Usually it is when accelerating but most often at 50 mph +. . It ALSO started vibrating ( sporadically) on START UP in the mornings, (after a week of ownership). This vibration is more pronounced than the one during movement-- it is a dull humming vibration as soon as you turn the key. I don't even put my foot on the accelerator. I am trying to decide whether or not to take it in to our dealer. I am very dissapointed with that prospect because I have heard so many bad things about Toyota's DECLINE in the service world. I spoke to my car rep. about it before I purchased and he said that they are making major changes and I should not have any problems with service- Toyota is working fast to rectify the issue because they have been taking huge losses with that issue- customers have gone to Honda. I hope he is not wrong. I did not think I'd have these problems so early. What makes it hard to assess is that it is sporadic. It does not do this every morning. Another issue that I am starting to notice ...The ride used to be quiet but there are times when it sounds like there someone left the back window down. Has anyone noticed 2-3 second acceleration lag when accelerating? It just started doing this.
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Replying to: jmiyahira (Jun 06, 2008 11:03 am) Also noticed that on cooler mornings, as reported by other owners, the vehicle runs surprisingly rough when it is first started. I have not noticed any acceleration lag. I did notice it on the previous incarnation of Highlander. In 2005 I test drove a Highlander and the lag was very noticeable. For that reason, I did not get a Highlander. Instead went to a Pacifica. So far no acceleration lag in the 08 Highlander but there are some other handling issues that are disappointing compared to the Pacifica. |
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Replying to: jmiyahira (Jun 06, 2008 11:03 am)
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Replying to: ccacta (Sep 25, 2009 8:44 am)
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