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2017 Toyota Tacoma transmission complaints

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Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Transmission · 3,600 miles · CA

6 speed automatic transmission is always on a higher gear. Often lugs the truck around and can be hazardous when turning left or right from rolling as the truck often stays at a higher gear and will either lug the vehicle or jerk/rough downshift. When sudden acceleration is needed, truck will lag or jerk. Has the potential to cause or be involved in accidents due to transmission mapping.

Filed Sep 9, 2017 · Transmission · 15,000 miles · AZ

Brought car in for a 15k mile check up and recall check on 08/04/2017. The service manager told me that there was in fact a leak and they would need to keep the car for a few days to repair. The parts were ordered and will be there in a couple days. 1 week later I was able to get a loaner car. Now it has been over 30 days and they have not fixed the truck. Superstition toyota located on e. Auto loop ave, mesa, az

Filed Sep 6, 2017 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · TX

Rear differential leak recall #: 17v‑285 my toyota dealership has had my 2017 tacoma truck since mid july. After weeks of calling the dealership they cannot give me a completed repair date. Toyota has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time and I want toyota to exchange my current truck for a new one: my current truck has less than 10,000 miles. Calls to toyota resulted in no action taken on their part to resolve this matter. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Transmission · 2,008 miles · VA

When vehicle cold and going coasting down hill (15 MPH at most) the transmission lags before it engages. Rpm's rev up. But vehicle does not respond. Press break and then responds. Not first time this has happened...also happened coasting up hill to stop sign.

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Transmission · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to toyota of tampa bay located at 1101 e fletcher ave, tampa, fl 33612 (813) 402-1307, for a recall inspection seen on the news in may of 2017. The contact stated while at the dealer he was informed that the bolts on the differential were fractured and the vehicle was unsafe to be driven. The contact stated the dealer provided him with a loaner vehicle. The contact mentioned that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v285000 (power train) several days after leaving the vehicle at the dealer however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the dealer several times and was informed that parts were not available for the recall remedy repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that parts were available and the local dealer would need to order the parts. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 21, 2017 · Transmission · 15,002 miles · CA

Rear differential leak. Received safety recall h0g from toyota. Made appointment and took truck to toyota of el cajon, mileage was 15,002. Was advised there was seepage and impounded truck and provided me a loaner vehicle. I have not been able to secure any firm answers on when the truck will be repaired other than the parts are not available. This is day 21 in the shop, reports of others over 60+ days. I have a loan on the vehicle that I have continue to pay though I do not have a truck to drive. This is very frustrating as I believe was sold me a vehicle in september 2016 knowing there was issues with the model year. My truck is not under op code h0g316, so my parts are under the normal ordering process. Toyota corporate customer service simply provides lip service only and no details on the potential release of repair kits.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Transmission · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v285000 (power train). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke with toyota of escondido (231 e lincoln pkwy, escondido, ca 92026) who stated that parts were not available and provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Transmission · NY

Noticed a weird rotational noise from the day I bought the truck. Took it into prestige toyota dealer for it's first oil change and asked if they could check out the noise. Diagnosed as the rear differential even though it wasnt leaking. Two weeks later they are telling me it's going to take a month or more to get the part. I am in a loaner car and can't seem to get a solid answer on whats going on with these rear diffs. I don't even want the truck at this point since they can't even fix it.

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Transmission · 6,500 miles · CA

On uphill 1 or 2% grade, the transmission shift and hold onto lower gear when climbing uphill then will not up shift when gas pedal is released. Transmission can't decide what gear to go to or stay in.. Consuming un necessary fuel and possible spun. And also automatically engage engine brake when traveling stiff down hill.

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Seats, Transmission · CA

Front seat head rest will not stay in position - keep moving up by itself.

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 1,500 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped moving abruptly and came to a rolling stop on the side of the road. The check engine, low oil pressure, and high transmission temperature warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but it failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to toyota of nashua, new hampshire (located on marmon dr, 03060) but the dealer could not diagnose the failure. The contact was given a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 1,500. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 7, 2017 · Transmission · 6,500 miles · ID

Received a safety recall involving leakage from the rear differential, the federal safety agency recall no. 17v‑285. Took to peterson toyota, boise, id, on 6/28/2017, and was told that I should turn the vehicle in. However, they offered to provide only a replacement car, not a truck, which would not be of any use to me. They also refused to tell me how long it would take to get parts, possibly months. I called the toyota corp customer service number on that day (1‑888‑270‑9371), and was told a dealer customer service rep would contact me nlt 6/30. No one called, and I called toyota again on 7/1, and was told that both a peterson and a regional customer service rep would contact me nlt 7/3. No one called. I again called toyota on 7/6, and was told that I would receive a call from customer service nlt 7/7. Again, no one called. Peterson toyota of boise and toyota corp are refusing to answer my questions concerning this safety recall. The customer service rep at the 888 number has apologized numerous times and says she can not understand why I have not been contacted by a peterson and a regional customer service manager.

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Transmission · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v285000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to autonation toyota mall of georgia (3505 buford dr ne, buford, ga 30519, (770) 674-6083) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Transmission · 13,500 miles · TX

H0g / 17v285 recall. Rear differential leak. 66 days waiting on remedy with no definite end in sight. Not one person in the world of toyota can or will give an answer.

Filed Jul 5, 2017 · Transmission · 1,800 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear differential was leaking. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v285000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The lynch toyota dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was 1,800. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 4, 2017 · Transmission · HI

The current recall affecting 2016/2017 toyota tacoma rear end differentials does not include the off road models. My differential is leaking as well as many others as evidenced by toyota tacoma forums. Why is this? We are at the same risk of potential catastrophic failed as the non offroads models.

Filed May 26, 2017 · Transmission · 1,200 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal whining sound without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (fred anderson toyota located at 777 brevard rd asheville, n.c 28806) where it was diagnosed that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.

Filed May 22, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 7,000 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed the odor of burning oil. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had an oil leak. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v285000 (power train). Later, while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and three unspecified warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown component had disconnected and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered a loaner vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

Filed Apr 29, 2017 · Transmission · 41 miles · CA

Transmission has jerky shifting and low at fluid. Purchased 4x2 automatic on feb 2017 with 20 miles on it. Within 2 days of driving it I felt the hard jerks of the transmission at the start of the day. Once it runs for more than 7 minutes the hard shifting of gears stops. I called service dept at the dealer they told me it is the adaptive transmission learning, not to worry it is normal and it will stop after 600 miles. I also noticed it is very stiff shifting from p to r and d in mornings only. At 650miles the hard shifting continued. I went to dealer and after a cursory inspection and 5 minute drive tech told me nothing is wrong. I asked him to check the atf level because many people wrote online about low atf levels causing the problems. Tech said they do not send out vehicles without proper levels of fluids and it could not be. I asked manager to make someone check. They of course would not let me watch them in the service bay when they took it back but later insisted they did check my atf and it was full. It is now at 827 miles and I am going to a different dealer to have them check for me but I am worried the longer I drive it with low atf it will damage the transmission worse.

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Transmission · MD

Rear differential noise effecting all 2016 and 2017 tacoma trucks. Toyota has already replaced differential, this made no improvement ,the noise is the same. Toyota fst sad they are aware of the issue and working on a correction. I just hope this is fixed before the rear end locks up on someone tacoma and causes an accident.

Filed Apr 12, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 417 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

I pulled up to park the truck. After put in park the 2017 toyota tacoma lunged forward. This caused the vehicle to hit a brick wall. There was almost $5950.00 in damage to the truck and the airbags did not go off. I watched myself crash into the wall and could not stop the truck.

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Transmission · 1,600 miles · NM

Buzzy vibration in accelerator pedal is noticeable, from 25mpg to 75mph. It seems, as vibration is related to the automatic transmission. I currently, have a 2017 toyota tacoma, off road trim, 4x4 short-bed, automatic.

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · NM

The transmission is unable able to locate the correct gear.

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · NM

Driveline vibration under deceleration around 0-30 MPH

Filed Feb 17, 2017 · Transmission · 1,200 miles · TN

Driving home from the dealership, I noticed a hesitation or jerking upon acceleration. I returned the next week and was advised there was a bulletin, t-sb-0077-16 and the software was reloaded or updated and the problem was fixed. When I left, it appeared to be fixed for the first 5 miles, then the problem returned and is getting worse. I contacted toyota, complaint 170206-000100. I received a return email the same day and subsequent phone call several days later. I was advised I would be contacted within a week for resolution or plan of action. That week has come and gone. Meanwhile, the truck continually gets worse. Twice, I have accelerated from stop and the truck seems to shift in neutral and I had to let off the pedal for it to accelerate again. One of those times, I was almost rear ended. It is worse when driving in the city. The truck begins jerking and it is difficult to get it to accelerate. I feel it is very unsafe to drive, but right now I don't have much choice. I almost feel like I need a tow truck, ambulance, and attorney to follow me everywhere. I hope this will at least bring awareness to an unsafe issue and others will be spared the potential results.

Filed Dec 22, 2016 · Transmission · 3,756 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While stopped, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle surged forward. The vehicle was previously taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the TCM and ECM needed to be updated. The ECM and TCM were updated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per tsb number: 0077-16. Prior to the tsb repair, the contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,756.

Filed Dec 17, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 1,200 miles · ME

3.5l v6, limited edition, extended cab, 4x4, automatic, 1200 miles on odometer. Driving about 35mph on snow covered road in four wheel drive. Engine not completely warmed up and outside air temperature 9 degrees. Suddenly engine revved up without any pressure on accelerator and vehicle went into a sideways slide into the oncoming lane. Revving lasted about 2 seconds and then came back to normal RPM's. I got vehicle back in control but the unexpected acceleration was an eye opener and I was very fortunate there were no oncoming vehicles. Vehicle will also hesitate when cold while shifting from reverse to drive and vice versa. It tends to lunge in either direction depending on which gear it is in and having your foot firmly on the brake is the only way to stop it from taking off on you once it decides to go into gear. Have read multiple related issues involving 2016 tacoma with no toyota fix yet

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Transmission · 200 miles · GA

Transmission slips when cold. Delay in shifting from reverse to drive when cold. Transmission upshifts too quickly at very low speeds.

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