The transmission cooling line in my 2019 Toyota Tacoma was never installed by an authorized repair shop following an accident. This critical component failure led to the transmission failing just 1.5 hours after I retrieved the vehicle from the shop. My safety was compromised, as the failure occurred while driving at highway speeds, without any warning lights or messages indicating an issue. The failure has been confirmed by the dealership (MotorWorld Toyota) currently inspecting my vehicle. The shop responsible for the initial repairs has taken liability for missing the installation of the transmission cooling line. My insurance company (GEICO) has been involved but is delaying total loss consideration. No warning lamps or messages appeared before or after the transmission failure, which is highly suspicious. This negligence has caused severe damage to a vital component of my vehicle, and I question the overall integrity of the repairs.
2019 Toyota Tacoma transmission problems
40 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 900.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 900
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Driveline: differential unit1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Tacoma transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2019 Toyota Tacoma transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2019 Toyota Tacoma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
the differential skid plate was manufactured in a way that one of the brackets make contact with the fuel tank of the truck. It rubs and compromises the integrity of the tank. Possibly leading to a puncture and leak. I brought it to the attention of the manufacturer, and they have stated that they received several complaints from customers and redesigned the skid plate to prevent this. However they refused to replace mine and others, they also have taken NO steps to notify owners of this safety hazard.
About 70,000 miles, bearings on the idler pulley and tensioner on serpentine belt failed. These have been replaced. About 75,000 miles, the rack and pinion began leaking from one end. I'm watching power steering fluid levels and expect to replace the rack and pinion soon. Note: I'm being told the design of this vehicle requires that the engine be partially pulled to replace the rack and pinion.
This 2019 truck feels like it just doesn’t want to go. It struggles to go up ANY hill no matter how small. The engine jumps feels like it’s got a heart beat while riding. The gas mileage is horrendous and awful the 2015 was all around a better truck I read somewhere that Toyota recalled a bunch of 2019 trucks for a gas line rip was causing fires and whatever else. I thought for sure it had to be my trucks issue bc that would absolutely explain why it’s running so weird and ragged. The poor thing … I’m very worried about it.
The engine part “Coolant bypass joint” failed, started leaking coolant at 44k miles, because it was made of inferior plastic material, unlike the same part used in the same 3.5L V6 engines in the Lexus vehicles, which are made of aluminum. This is a widespread failure since 2016 model years, and Toyota refused change the design or manufacturing material of the part, or to repair it under warranty. The part number for this failed part is 16356-31051.
Occasionally, my Tacoma jerk at lower speeds of 20 to 5 mph. Also, random I hear a click sound on brake.
A full replacement of the cylinder 1 head and valves at only 60,000 miles, repair estimate of $8000
Took my car for Regular maintenance and they did tire rotation and etc after that the car was driving kind of off now its just acting up started shaking and jerks like shutters and stuff feels vrry unsafe
Transmission shifts when it should not shift! It also jerks when accelerating and maintaining speeds. While in cruse control the truck drops in 20mph in speed really concerning when it would cause a bad wreck while it drops it constantly still jerks and it also floors the truck to get back up to the preselected speed and transmission jerks and studders and drops and speeds back up and so it sounds like it could blow up from it flooring and dropping in speed and flooring it in cruse control This needs fixed and worked out! Transmission shouldn’t be jerking or hunting for gears
Truck starting lunge forward while in highway going speed limit almost like it's slipping gears
Questions about the 2019 Toyota Tacoma transmission
Does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the transmission of the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Tacoma transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 900 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Toyota Tacoma transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Tacoma have bad transmission?
The Toyota Tacoma model years with the most transmission complaints are 2016 (136 complaints), 2009 (75 complaints) and 2007 (68 complaints).
Other 2019 Toyota Tacoma problems
Fuel system 75Brakes 56Engine 29Electrical 21Acceleration 12Body 12Steering 10Driver assistance 7Airbags 4Seat belts 4Suspension 4Tires 2Visibility 2Wheels 2Lights 1Seats 1
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