Shudder at 1200-2000 RPM: 2018 Off Road DBL Cab

Nearly since I drove my new 2018 Tacoma (my third Tacoma) off the dealer lot, I’ve experienced a shudder in the driveline of my automatic transmission. I now have over 3,000 miles on it, and seems to be worsening. It starts at around 35mph with an rpm at about 1200. Seems to lessen when overdrive kicks in, or the gear drops for exelleration. The rate of shudder remains the same; does not increase or decrease with speed. The shudder continues all the way through highway speeds, and se ms to be most prevalent at rpms if 1200 to about 1800-2000.

Dealer has told me a few things as I’ve taken it in several times now. It’s normal. Flat spots on tires. Tire balance. The transmission must “learn” your driving habits, and it could take up to 5,000 miles. And finally, it’s a transmission programming issue for which a solution has not yet been found.

Can anyone PLEASE tell me they had a similar issue and have found a solution?

 

Have you found a solution yet? I have the same issue and got the exact same response from both my local dealer.

 

see OVT thread..