Transmission issue

Hi all. I am having trouble with my transmission on my 2019 TRD 4x4 Offroad. When I put into to R or D, the whole truck jerks very hard. Then when I’m in D, the car struggles to advance and stays in what seems to be 3rd gear and does not shift it all. I have connected a scanner and it gives a code about the solenoids. Has anybody had this problem. The fluid levels are perfect. Do you all think it is an electrical issue? Thanks

 

@gearcruncher is the transmission expert on TW. Search through some of his posts.

 

That'd be a first i've heard of these automatics doing that. From everything i have heard, or read...they either perform well, or have shift points on the wonky side.

 

Did you buy the truck new or used?

 

It’s in limp mode.
It will do all sorts of weird stuff your describing.
How do you know the level is perfect?
Don’t drive it until you resolve the issue

 

Guessing may fit it eventually, it would be better to take it to a reputable trans shop.

 

Low fluid will throw sol codes in a heartbeat.

 

Any recent repairs or modifications?
I’d definitely start with double checking fluid level.

 

Also, whoever checked the fluid level (you or the dealer) make sure it was checked at the correct temperature. Post #25 on this link has helpful info.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/transmission-fluid-check-procedure-for-2016.415389/page-2

 

Not trying to be that guy that always just says "warranty" but you have a warranty for a reason. Power train should be at least 5yr/50k from the factory right?

 

Check the wiring. I've had mice chew insulation off wires. When they short you get all kinds of crazy transmission issues and codes. I've had it happen twice with a different car. Once I needed to replace an entire wiring harness. The 2nd time it just needed a little shrink wrap to cover the exposed wire.

 

5yrs/60,000 miles

 

But its only 3 years if a bad sensor or solenoid.

 

This is very common. There's a TSB on this.

Mine also does this and to avoid the harsh engage from P > D or R, the dealer recommended I use the parking hand brake.

 

What codes?
Solenoids? There are seven...

 

Isn't that commonsense when you park on a grade to always set the handbrake before putting the truck in park? We were taught that in driver ed. Otherwise you can ruin the parking pawl in your transmission, or create a harsh engagement when switching to reverse or drive.

 

I use my parking brake on my auto every time I park.

 

No transmission service is due before 60k...

 

No it doesn't... Toyota goes by milage. The lube tech at the dealer is not pulling the fluid check bolt on the trans at every oil change lol.

Do you always pull random BS out of your ass on internet forums?

 

I can tell... Why do you do that?