reliability problems on v6 6speed?

I've been interested in possibly ditching my 5 lug in favor of 4x4 - not having gotten 4wd is pissing me off. Don't recommend making that mistake, haven't seen someone regret 4wd.

Anyway, I'm realizing a v6 manual sr5 4x4 access cab might be no more than or maybe even cheaper than a 4 cylinder, since it doesn't qualify for cash for clunkers, etc.

A reason I've shied away is that I don't need to tow anything, and I've read how the 4 cylinder is more reliable than the v6 and the 6 -speed has that release bearing problem requiring the bell housing to be replaced where the 5-speed can be repaired for like $20.

Should I stay away from v6's for this reason? Anyone have any problems with their v6 6speed or i4 5 speed?

 

The majority of us have the 4.0L engine. I've seen very few problems with mine.

 

I guess I should have phrased that more towards the 6-speed transmissions, are there problems with those?

 

I haven't had ANY issues with mine. Bearing issue seems to be on some of the '09 trucks. If you buy reasonably new-It should be under warranty.

 

havent had ne probs w/ mine either

 

Since buying a daily driver/beater, I have a total of 20K...5000 of the last miles of which, less than 100 are without 5500# or more towing with my 6 speed.
Knock on wood, No problems with it.

I don't know where people are getting the throwout bearing (correct term for clutch release bearing) or clutch wear issues from. As long as you drive a manual correctly, you will see no such problems.
Check my pics for what I tow.

 

Overall I am extremely happy with my 4.0 and 6 speed. You also have to remember that you have a 5 year 60k warranty that would cover any tranny problems also.

 

I'm guessing he is referring to the problem caused by the use of an aluminum shaft that the bearing rides on, the shaft is non replaceable so a complete new bellhousing is needed.

It is described in this thread
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/17819-throwout-bearing-again.html

 

Get the automatic

 

V6 4wd 6-spd, 4.5 yrs old, no issues.

 

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm referring too. Is this a common problem or something a select few unlucky people get to experience? Do the people with 08's have more than 30 or 40 thousand miles on their trucks yet? I don't believe the issue appears for a while.