5th Gen T4R transmission shudder

[UBWine09]

I have a stock 2010 and it has done this since new. Usually after the car has warmed up. Does not do it every time though.

 

[RUNTHAT]

I have a stock 2010 and it has done this since new. Usually after the car has warmed up. Does not do it every time though.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/attach...sb-0089-12.pdf

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[Austin999]

I get it in mine 88k on a 2011 only from first to second with light pedal depression


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Not the same issue but I have a 2012 with 190k on it and getting a lot of stuttering and jerky acceleration in first and second gear and thumping some when higher gears are changing. Auto shop told me today that transmission is going. Any thoughts on this and if true, any ideas on rebuild, replacement, and costs? Up to now this was just a scheduled maintenance truck...Any help would be great.

 

[EEEliminator]

I have this issue on my '11 with 90k on it and it has done it occasionally since new. What I think it is, is that the transmission is programmed to try and hold a higher gear as long as possible for optimal MPG and doesn't shift from 2nd to 1st quick enough and makes a hard shift at really low speed or at a stop. I only notice it on the 2nd to 1st down shift.

I'd bet if you could get a performance tuning that altered the eco biased shifting it would go a way. If you watch it shifts in the next gears at a really low RPM, way lower than you would if it were a manual. I think they're just trying to squeeze every MPG out of it, even as bad as it is.

 

[troopa4life]

I’ve had the shutter since brand new and now have 41k on the truck (2016 t4r). I would strongly advise not to swap out your transmission or torque converter as many people who have done the swap experience the issue again. It’s normal in my opinion and something you shouldn’t worry about. I have no codes from my scan gauge and my trans temp is at 157-175f in the summer which tells me my truck is doing good. Oh and my transmission fluid is still red when I did my drain and refill at 15k and 30k.

 

[Rmack]

Here is an additive that I have used in my GM trucks. I do not have the shudder in my 4runner yet, but will add this if I get it. May add next tranny change as a measure of prevention.

BG products are used by auto dealerships everywhere. There are a couple of amazon reviews from Toyota owners.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D7FSFTS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1