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Transmission downshift shudder/ jerk issues

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by gentzleon, Oct 23, 2017.

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Does you truck suffer auto transmission shudder/ jerk while downshifting?

  1. yes

    18 vote(s)
    69.2%
  2. no

    8 vote(s)
    30.8%
  1. Oct 23, 2017 at 12:13 PM
    #1
    gentzleon

    gentzleon [OP] Member

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    I seem to have a transmission shudder / jerk when hard braking causing the truck to lunge forward in a hard braking condition.Who else has this issue? The reason i ask is that this is a safety risk when braking in traffic.
     
  2. Oct 23, 2017 at 12:40 PM
    #2
    cwolgy88

    cwolgy88 Well-Known Member

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    None as of yet
    I have this too, I've always believed it was engine braking but it's kinda random and more harsh at some points in time.
     
  3. Oct 23, 2017 at 1:19 PM
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    timmaayyy

    timmaayyy Well-Known Member

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    Mine shudders when downshifting from 3-2 or 2-1, like I'm riding over a rumble strip. I can feel it in the floorboard, seat, and the steering wheel the most.

    It's a 2wd so the TSB doesn't apply. I had it at the dealership last week for this, they replaced the rear drums and sent me on my way. Obviously that didn't fix the problem but I didn't push back any since I got new drums out of it. Will be making another appointment in the coming weeks.
     
  4. Oct 23, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    RBaptist

    RBaptist Well-Known Member

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    Mine is doing this too. 2017 TRD sport 2WD. Any thoughts on cause of rumble strip vibes
     
  5. Oct 23, 2017 at 7:46 PM
    #5
    HerculesRockefeller

    HerculesRockefeller Well-Known Member

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    I'd change my vote to yes if I could. Wasn't sure exactly what was being asked here, but I do get the rumble strip feel. Honestly it hasn't annoyed me enough to look into trying to fix it or worry about it.
     

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