Toyota Transmission Class Action Lawsuit

[AJB0009]

This is my first time hearing about this. Anyone have any issues?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/new...1&cvid=334cc95a88074bacd12b6297e362fcf6&ei=47

 

[jtwrace]

No, follow The Car Care Nut and your Toyota will last 500k+ miles.

 

[edyvw]

This is my first time hearing about this. Anyone have any issues?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/new...1&cvid=334cc95a88074bacd12b6297e362fcf6&ei=47

Yeah, they had issues on/off. Big issue in 2017 Sienna/HL AWD models.

 

[grasscutter]

No, follow The Car Care Nut and your Toyota will last 500k+ miles.

Does that guy seem condescending to you? He does to me.

 

[jtwrace]

Does that guy seem condescending to you? He does to me.

He doesn’t come across that way to me. Trying to remove bias, educating a wide range of DIYers, which I genuinely believe he supports, isn’t an easy task. Do I think he’s a solid Toyota tech? Absolutely. It’s all he does, and quite frankly, if you work on one brand for 20+ years at his level, you better be good at it.


I only watch him for the prayer at the end.

 

[gregk24]

This is why I’m changing the transmission fluid in my Camry every 20k-30k miles.

 

[Kurtatron]

Does that guy seem condescending to you? He does to me.

What has he ever said that is condescending? Tone of voice?

 

[dkryan]

This is why I’m changing the transmission fluid in my Camry every 20k-30k miles.

Because it’s been proven that a lack of “spill and fills” or a complete fluid exchange directly contributes to the transmission failing?

I believe it’s more likely a poor design to begin with.

As in “……….plaintiffs have noticed early upshifts due to faulty software and defective torque converters……..”

 

[grasscutter]

What has he ever said that is condescending? Tone of voice?

Yes, tone of voice. Apparently I'm the only one who perceives him that way.

 

[rijndael]

Yes, tone of voice. Apparently I'm the only one who perceives him that way.

You're not.

 

[skyactiv]

Does that guy seem condescending to you? He does to me.

Does he have how to videos on Toyotas like how to replace a water pump………? Because it doesn’t seem like it.

 

[OVERKILL]

IIRC it was @StevieC who hated this transmission so much that he got rid of the vehicle.

 

[SC Maintenance]

I own one. I haven't heard of a bunch of issues. @AutoMechanic you guys seeing a bunch of failures on these 8 speeds?

It is a tiny transmission. I can definitely see it being a bigger issue in a large vehicle vs a Camry / Rav4?

Its in a lot more than Toyota's also.

 

[t1snwrbrdr12]

IIRC it was @StevieC who hated this transmission so much that he got rid of the vehicle.

I know I considered a Camry back in 2018 when I got my Mazda. I think on the test drive without even leaving the lot or getting over 10mph I was in 3rd already. I really didn’t care for how fast it up shifted.

 

[nascarnation]

Because it’s been proven that a lack of “spill and fills” or a complete fluid exchange directly contributes to the transmission failing?

I believe it’s more likely a poor design to begin with.

As in “……….plaintiffs have noticed early upshifts due to faulty software and defective torque converters……..”

Yes it would be helpful to know what the failure modes are.

 

[AutoMechanic]

I own one. I haven't heard of a bunch of issues. @AutoMechanic you guys seeing a bunch of failures on these 8 speeds?

It is a tiny transmission. I can definitely see it being a bigger issue in a large vehicle vs a Camry / Rav4?

Its in a lot more than Toyota's also.

See them quite often. Especially common in the Highlanders. Have seen it in a few RAV4 as well. Haven’t personally seen one in a Camry yet.

 

[iCurious]

This is why I’m changing the transmission fluid in my Camry every 20k-30k miles.

I do the same on all of my vehicles.

Did serviced a 2018 Toyota Camry V6 with over 300k miles and had a shudder problem at 40 mph.

 

[gregk24]

Because it’s been proven that a lack of “spill and fills” or a complete fluid exchange directly contributes to the transmission failing?

I believe it’s more likely a poor design to begin with.

As in “……….plaintiffs have noticed early upshifts due to faulty software and defective torque converters……..”

No, I’ve read that the design contributes to high fluid temps which degrades the fluid faster. So changing it early makes sense. Can’t hurt.

 

[nascarnation]

No, I’ve read that the design contributes to high fluid temps which degrades the fluid faster. So changing it early makes sense. Can’t hurt.

Anybody know what elements of the design cause this?

 

[gregk24]

Anybody know what elements of the design cause this?

I couldn't tell you. Something about a valve that is constantly moving. There was some company that did testing on this unit and that was their findings.