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transmission slipping

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by howie51, Aug 27, 2016.

  1. Sep 9, 2016 at 8:37 AM
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    bradwhitenikki

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    Did you call Toyota to open a claim?
     
  2. Sep 9, 2016 at 9:31 AM
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    Honestly, No, I haven't. It just seems like a lot of hassle. I have a lifetime powertrain warranty, so haven't really been too worried about it.
     
  3. Sep 9, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    It takes 10 minutes to call and open a case. You don't have to ask for anything to come out of it. It possibly covers you down the road in case something happens outside of the Powertrain warranty. Also it adds another case in the pile for Toyota to track and eventually pursue resolution for if in fact enough of us open cases.
     
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  4. Sep 9, 2016 at 10:11 AM
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    The hassle is not that bad. It is a 5 minute phone call, a trip to the dealership, and follow up by Toyota. Nice to have the lifetime warranty. What did that cost you?
     
  5. Sep 9, 2016 at 10:18 AM
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    This has been tolerated for over a month now. I am hoping Toyota will rise up and stand behind their product.
    From this morning:
    https://youtu.be/GHnPdDMhRSs
     
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  6. Sep 9, 2016 at 10:54 AM
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    Mine does the same thing. Had the TSB done thinking it would fix that issue as well as the surging during acceleration, agressive downshifting when coming to a stop and overall poor performance of this drivetrain. It didn't. I am not happy. AT ALL!
    I am calling Toyota on Monday.
     
  7. Sep 9, 2016 at 10:55 AM
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    I feel your pain. Toyota can do better than this.
     
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  8. Sep 9, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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    I didn't know I didn't have to follow back up at my dealership. If all I have to do is call so it's on record somewhere...I'll probably do that. Thanks.
     
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  9. Sep 9, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    The lifetime powertrain warranty is actually offered for "free" at a few of the local toyota dealerships with the purchase of a new car. There's a $100 deductible I think, but everything after that is covered no questions asked.
     
  10. Sep 9, 2016 at 11:22 AM
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    h
    You have to have that particular dealership do 100% of the maintenance though, right?
     
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  11. Sep 9, 2016 at 11:22 AM
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    It is certainly worth it. Get your VIN in the system.
     
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  12. Sep 9, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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    SLT On Malfunction/Command
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  13. Sep 9, 2016 at 11:31 AM
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    They told me that I could have maintenance done anywhere in the US as long as it was a Toyota dealership, which is fine with me. I have all of my routine maintenance done at the dealership anyways.
     
  14. Sep 9, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    Nice benefit.
     
  15. Sep 9, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    Yes it is. I was very pleased with the transaction.
     

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