oh no....TSB-0171-16 Driveline vibration

Well that is what I was hoping to avoid. I just got rid of a Jeep for drive line vibrations and bought a a brand new truck figuring I wouldn't have to deal with this.

 

I've experienced the same problem on my TRD OR. Anybody got their's fixed or is the dealership refusing to fix or look at it?

 

I have.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/improper-pinion-angle-work-completed.452929/

 

Lol yeah this is for sure something a new truck shouldn't be troubled with. Take it to the dealer and make them worry about it. Make sure to let them know "it's a characteristic of the truck" is an unacceptable answer and to call you when it's finished.

 

Any update on whether or not this fixes the problem?

 

I should know soon, just waiting on the call that parts have
arrived and I can schedule the install.

 

It fixed mine.

 

Mine just got set for a Saturday morning install.....

 

That's not nice...

 

I got mine done last week and it fixed the problem on 99%. did you guys had alignment done by the dealer, because my steering wheel is tilted at 1 o'clock when driving straight after the TSB.

 

Just got back, still feels the same.

 

My next door is a Toyota Corp. big shot. He claims, that when a Toyota comes of the assembly only 1 in 100 are aligned. First thing I did was get my new truck aligned, glad I did cuz she was way off and toed in....

 

Do u mean u did allignment after the bulletin was performed , because i didn't have align. problems before the repear

 

VERY interesting SLO . This could be a reason your mpg is so much better . I think after the holidays I will get mine checked.

 

Yes before bulletin, bought truck Feb 25 2016. Once my neighbor knew I was getting another Toyota, which I've had several. He said "get it allinged first thing." Got her done with 21 miles on it never had a problem! and it took some effort, to get it right, by my allingment guys...put 5100's all around at the same time Kevlar tires too...

 

Had this happen a few (4-5) over the three months I've owned mine.

 

I should've been more specific....mine feels like it slams/bumps as I'm coming to a stop. Like I said though, only about 4-5 times since Ive owned it.

 

I have rev 1 and never fails coming to stop clunk clunk....

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"I'm hoping there will be a TSB for the transmission slamming into a lower gear during braking."

 

Me Too on Rev1 !

 

I have a TRD-OR MT and have this problem. It's a little less noticeable after I did 5100's at the first notch in the front and put 1/2" shims in the rear, along with Duratracs, but it's still there from time to time. If they aren't willing to do the work I guess I'll look into at least getting the steering damping myself since it's a pretty cheap part it looks like.

This was my first new vehicle with a warranty, and I thought it would take care of little things like this that came up. Toyota has been absolutely worthless for addressing issues like this drivetrain vibration and the hesitation/jerkiness under partial throttle acceleration. I still like the truck and don't plan to get rid of it, because it more than meets my needs. However, given my poor experience with Toyota's service departments I will say this is the last new car I ever buy from them. Looking to replace my wife's Camry next year, so they're going to miss out on that sale.