2012 dc shudder when driving 0 to 35

I have a big shudder when accelerating and stopping I took it to the dealer they said it is normal I spoke with manager he said they will look at It again now they say the driveshaft will be replaced.

Any one else having a problem with there 2012 beast

 

" Normal" was the dumbest thing he could have said.

 

I have a 2012 DCSB 4x4, I notice a very slight shudder under hard acceleration from a stop. Nothing really that I'm worried about at this point though. I'm only at about 700 miles so far...

 

I have 1200 miles and it got worse test drove another 2012 Trd off road just like mine an no shutter

 

check the other recent threads on this. I get mine back from the dealer today and will update.

 

yup same problem, I fixed it myself though had a post going on it will try to post a link for you if your interested. Sucks to spend that kind of money and have a problem like that, but with as many complaints as there are about it I would think toyota would step up and fix it. I did and it didn't cost me all that much although some people have a problem with toyota not fixing it but I am kind of a DIYer.

 

Vibrated right from the get go then after the lift it got even worse.

 

+1. Dealer who is investigating mine said it was really obvious and contacted Toyota USA right away.

 

Just got a call from the dealer about my shudder problem they said its normal nothin wrong and I said I want I fixed test drove a new one same model no shudder so now it's a debate with toyota

 

They said they can't feel the shudder when they rode with me on a test drive.. The dealer is a pain the a$$

 

I was thinking about trading my 04 and get a 2012 DC 4X4 TRD and the dealer accepted my offer. After reading about this issue, I dont know what to do. Has anyone took their truck to Scott Clark Toyota in Stallings NC for this problem??

 

Nope but here is another thread I started on the issue with some conclusions of what it is.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/212814-vibrations-observations-conclusions-etc.html

 

This is a reply I got from a local dealer


Marty,

I'm familiar with the issue you're talking about. It's caused by the drive
shaft's angle on the universal joint. At peak torque range (15-25mph) the
U-joint effectively has to jump into place, causing this vibration. This
however is an issue that is caused by the niche that the truck fits and is not
bypassable. This problem could be fixed by switching to a constant velocity
joint; which under the peak torque range will be significantly more smooth. CV
joints are generally found in vehicles in which a smooth ride is preferred;
however, due to the fact that they are not nearly as strong and can not perform
on the level of a U-joint they are less common in trucks with a working
heritage. Maybe in a few incarnations the Tacoma will be switched to CV joints
but as of today the Tacoma is still attempting to be an off-road vehicle. In
recent years, especially with the advent of independent front suspension, the
Tacoma has been becoming more and more of a road truck and less of a off-road or
work truck.

Recap, the issue is a know side-effect of U-joints when working under high
angles and is generally considered to be a minor issue. It does not occur in
all driving styles and if the customer experiences it there are methods of
reducing the issue however it can not be completely fixed. Does this
information change your decision to hold off?

 

He is full of sh$$$t the first gen tacoma had a CV style u-joint and the tundra also has a CV style u-joint I think toyota was trying to save a few pennies and this is what they came up with.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/213340-vibration-mega-thread.html

 

I have this problem. I was waiting at a red light. Truck hoped forward. Felt like somebody just pushed my vehicle forward. I was on the brake the entire time.

 

Different problem, my wife's Camry does the same thing.

 

I am thinking this might help. I am pretty sure nothing has really changed but the front end with the 2012. But the angles of the driveline dosent come right from factory as said by someone earlier. This link explains well and how to fix if you want to take matters into your own hands.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/153050-just-fixed-driveline-vibration-free.html

 

Interesting. Is that a characteristic or issue? What year is the camry?