Shifting issues

[JDSmith]

2014 Trail Premium, 41,500 miles

About 2 weeks ago the truck started shifting a little slow. Figured it was just the cold, it’s be a constant 20 below for a while.

Now it’s to the point where it’s slipping pretty good, RPM’s are coming up, then it’ll drop to normal. If I slow to 5-10 mph then give it gas it winds up and slams in gear. Reverse takes about 5-10 seconds to engage after coming out of drive. When stopping, it slips a little and goes back in gear but lurches the truck a little. When I take off it goes up to about 1500 rpm then engages.

To me everything is pointing to the torque converter, just weird that it came on so quick. Nothings leaking. Haven’t checked the fluid level though. Gonna be a PITA in the snow...

Anyone else had or know of transmission issues?


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[troopa4life]

That is very weird and definitely not normal. Before taking it to the stealership, check the fluid to make sure you have enough. You need to have the truck on a level surface and put it into "transmission temperature check" mode and get the fluid to a certain temperature before opening the check plug. Check the following link (http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/186930-transmission-temp-check-mode-2.html).

Also, stop driving the truck immediately as you may cause damage to the transmission running it in the condition it's in. Good luck and post back and let us know what is going on. I hope it's a simple fix by just adding more fluid in. (Note: Only use Toyota WS trans fluid when adding)

 

[ScoMey]

Transmission failures are pretty rare in 5th Gen 4Runners... but that doesn't mean it can't happen. Pretty sure you're still under the powertrain warranty, so best advice is to get it to a dealer and get it checked out before it gets worse.

 

[JDSmith]

Got an appointment Wednesday, it is under factory drivetrain warranty still. I’ve just never seen one go bad on the 5th gens and can’t find anything by searching. Which is great, and a big reason I love these trucks. It’s my second one. But anything mechanical could go a million miles with no issues or break right off the bat.

I’m curious to see what the issue is, it would be great if it was just a TC, but I’ll update when I get it in.


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[had2978]

Same symptoms on my truck. Had my torque converter replaced. Had issues after install a day after . Called dealership to recheck and they said it's fine now. Haven't had any issues now. Knock on wood

 

[redrunner85]

Got an appointment Wednesday, it is under factory drivetrain warranty still. I’ve just never seen one go bad on the 5th gens and can’t find anything by searching. Which is great, and a big reason I love these trucks. It’s my second one. But anything mechanical could go a million miles with no issues or break right off the bat.

I’m curious to see what the issue is, it would be great if it was just a TC, but I’ll update when I get it in.


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BUMP... What was the cause / fix?

 

[djeepin]

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21 TRD Pro Tacoma MT

you used to drive MT and it is different animal that AT. check the color of AT fluid and see for yourself - it is black, burnt and dirty?