Sep 09, 2014 The transmission has gear ratios that keep the engine in its powerband through a range of vehicle speeds, so you can accelerate from a stop, as well as cruise at 65 mph on the freeway. Maintain your transmission and use the best parts, and you’ll get many miles of dependable service. And for that, you’ve come to the right place. Toyota Tundra Transmission Problems. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently Toyota Tundra problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Dealing with minor transmission fluid leaks. Transmissions that leak fluid usually have never been flushed and the seal is finally leaking. The right stop leak product can cure a lot. 2008 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4 Cyl. Extended Cab Pickup (4 Door).
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- 2008 Toyota Tacoma Manual Transmission Tailshaft Housing Seal Replacement
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- Used Tacoma With Manual Transmission
2014 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 65000 mi | Transmission/4wd going bad. Replaced transmission but it failed again. |
| 70000 mi | Transmission needed replacing. Throwing a code,triggering lights and stopping 4wd from working |
2011 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37000 mi | Driveshaft replacement per Toyota Technical Service Bulletin, 'bump from behind' condition. Complete ballanced drive shaft replacement after dealer confirmed condition. |
2011 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 39500 mi | 4x4 wouldn't in engaged or disengaged,engine light was on ABS light. |
2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
Toyota Trucks With Manual Transmission
310-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34720 mi | drive shaft replaced under warranty. Joints were shot and Toyota was aware of the issue with a service buuletin. |
| 36000 mi | Felt like truck ran over a rumble strip on smooth road surface. |
| 47000 mi | Transmission not shifting properly. Hesitant to downshift. |
2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 54000 mi US $180 | Transmission slippage. Transmission fluid level checked out OK and was told the slippage is to protect the system when cold. Interesting thing to build into a four wheeler... |
2009 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 30000 mi | Front differential replaced per TSB. All warranty, all recalls performed at same time. |
2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 63200 mi | Had the entire drive shaft replaced in accordance with TSB. |
2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 158000 mi US $300 | Replace CV joint or axle |
| 118300 mi US $256 | Center u-joint failure |
| 107860 mi C $100 | Axle vent plugged up due to corrosion from road salt. This caused pressure to build in the axle and the right rear seal to fail. Axle seal replaced and axle vent replaced. |
| Loud bang / clunk occasionally when going into 4 wheel drive. |
| 57000 mi | and transmission. GO TOYOTA! |
| 18000 mi | Defective front differential. |
| 29000 mi | vibration, bad differential |
| 65000 mi | Replaced both CV boots. Both cracked. 1 starting to leak. |
| 35000 mi | front diff noise—parts replaced |
2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 163700 mi US $278 | Replaced seal on differential and flushed the transmission |
2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 207800 mi US $800 | Due to my tight schedule u-joints replaced the following weekend. Truck is used for work and in off road 4x4 needed conditions on a regular basis. |
| 34000 mi | Trany slipping |
2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 43000 mi | Transmission tailshaft slightly leaking. Tailshaft and driveshaft assembley replaced per TSB. |
| 27000 mi US $3000 | 27K - A whine was noticed in the rear when cruising at speeds above 35 mph. The whine was very pronounced at highway speeds but would immediately cease when off throttle (coasting). Dealer replaced defective rear differential under warranty. |
| 26000 mi | Thump in the transmission or drivetrain after coming to a stop. |
| 71000 mi | Loud humming sound from rear, suspected U-Joint but traded it in. |
| 56300 mi US $150 | Leaking transmission fluid at drive shaft. |
2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 36000 mi | Front axle bearings replaced under warranty. |
| 16400 mi | Under Warranty replacement of the front differential. |
| 102000 mi US $218 | Replaced the pinion seal on the rear differential. Replaced the pinion seal on the rear differential. |
| 4300 mi | Front differential. Warranty; A clic-clic or rumble sound reported in the drivetrain. Intermittent occurence. |
| 58000 mi US $1500 | Defective rear axle bearings. I will attempt to recover costs of repair. The TSB that was generated by prior occurences of this defect in other Tundras did correctly help identify the problem. The results are as expected after 350 miles... . |
2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 77600 mi | Right rear wheel bearing started making noise in the 40 mph range. Bearing/half axle replaced |
| 107400 mi | rumble strip sound and feel with the transmission. Presumptive torque converter issue however the dealer could not re-experience the problem. will continue to monitor. |
| 111000 mi | Replaced truck due to occasional rumble strip sound and feel with the transmission which dealer could not replicate. |
2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 94000 mi US $4000 | Transmission not shifting into 4th then not into 3rd. Code to replace it. On way to shop wouldn't get out of 1st. Rebuilt torque converter which caused the damage to the tranny. Tranny rebuilt. Had to bring back 4 days later to replace leaking rear seal. |
| 120000 mi US $500 | Brought truck in for radiator flush. Tech found my rear seal on the transmission was leaking. Ordered part. Came in the next day and had seal replaced and tech cured the lip around the driveshaft. |
| 163000 mi | Have vibration from 0-15mph. Had tires balanced and front end alignment. Still vibrates. Bought moog U-joints. Will replace all 3 of them. If it ain't one thing it's another. Will also replace front shocks as preventive measure tomorrow. |
2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 80000 mi | Took the truck in for several codes flashing, topped off transmission fluid. Transmission replaced per TSB. |
2008 Toyota Tacoma Manual Transmission Tailshaft Housing Seal Replacement
| 23000 mi | All warning lights came on, at same time pulled over and called dealer. Drove to shop, left four days waiting for parts, first set was wrong second set took manager to install. Tech didn't know how neutral safety switch and tranny module failed. |
| 8000 mi | Rear differential gasket was leaking between the bolts. Went to two dealers. First one said it was water, second one said it was normal. Sent an e-mail to Corporate and they called the closer dealer. Took it in again and they replaced the gasket in half a |
| 8000 mi | Rear differential leak between the bolts on both sides. |
| 17000 mi | Broken front driver's CV joint. Dealer replaced entire driver's side front axle. |
| 94500 mi US $200 | Replacement of leaking output shaft seal in transfer case |
2007 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 3500 mi | Inspect Shuttering in driveline - later identified as bad Torque Converter |
| 8500 mi | Replaced Torque Converter Adjusted Parking Brake |
| 14000 mi | Surge feeling when leaving stop signs, and high rpms at unusual times. |
2007 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 47000 mi | TSB for growl/whir in front differential. Replaced front differential carrier. All warranty work. Problem seems to be resolved. TSB for growl/whir in front differential. Replaced front differential carrier. All warranty work. Problem seems to be resolved. |
2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 96000 mi US $279 | Replaced three universal joints between the transmission, prop shaft, drive shaft and the rear differential. |
2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 117700 mi US $487 | U Joints and Carrier |
| 110000 mi US $100 | Hard shifting when the transmission is cold. Tech performed flush and re-fill with WS ATF. Still shifts hard. |
2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 93000 mi US $365 | Shudder in Driveshaft underload at certain speeds. |
| 322300 mi US $800 | Pinion gear and seals |
| 55000 mi US $600 | Replaced power steering hose. |
2006 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $200 | Vibration at all speeds. U-Joint replaced. |
| 67000 mi US $75 | Diagnosis charge for transmission problems. |
| 69000 mi US $2464 | tranny rebuild |
| 210000 mi US $100 | Left rear axle seal, brake shoes and hardware |
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 217000 mi | Worn U joint replaced |
| 28000 mi US $300 | All three U-joints had to be replaced |
| 88700 mi US $325 | Drive shaft universal joints were making noise at very low speeds. |
| 93000 mi US $350 | U-Joint bushings at differential was squeeking, U-Joint needed replacement. Oil Change Wipers |
| 103200 mi US $285 | Engine Check code was P2714 & P0776 transmission sensors. Shop inspection, the mechanic said the trans fluid was leaking; need to replace trans output shaft seal and top off trans fluid. Instead of replacing tran per first quote. |
| 104600 mi US $150 | Check engine light on P2714 and P0776 came on again after awhile from previous repair. Still hesitating when acceler. Went to Toyota dealer to see what it would take to repair and do oil change. After the visit no problem now. |
| 106000 mi | When going in for a routine maintenance, the mechanic asked me about the check engine light and then he said said he took care of the problem for no charge. The engine was hesitating and the CEL said sensors in the trans were the problem. |
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 194300 mi US $1300 | Truck had wheel bearing noise and a leaking front axle. Truck sees considerable amount of off-road and back road use. Local, independent shop replaced front wheel bearings and... replaced the passenger side front axle and did an alignment. A week later. Rear axle seal started to leak. I checked rear axle bearings and determined they were worn out with excessive play. Shop removed both rear axles, replaced bearing and seals. |
| 203000 mi US $1200 | Axles started leaking again for the third time after initial seal replacement. Shop determined the axles were warped and needed to be replaced. Replaced axles. Within a day of the repair, one of the rear brakes locked up due to incorrect adjustment from axle work. Returned truck to shop and the shop replaced rear brakes. Shop did not bleed brakes and there was almost no pedal. Limped the truck home and bled the brakes at home removing a bunch of air. |
| 66000 mi US $130 | Previously attempted transmission fluid change to sealed transmission did not refill the fluid to the proper amount resulting in random slippage aggravated by quick stops and hard cornering. Brought the vehicle to Valvoline lube shop. |
| 66400 mi US $166 | Tranny was still slipping and, in cold weather, was very difficult to get into gear. Apparently the dealer has the special tool to fill the tranny appropraitely and I was down 2 quarts. Additionally, they lubed the linkage and its working. Tranny was still slipping and, in cold weather, was very difficult to get into gear. Apparently the dealer has the special tool to fill the tranny appropraitely and I was down 2 quarts. Additionally, they lubed the linkage and its working. |
| 111000 mi | Error code p0986 shift solenoid 'E' Control circuit High. Light came on but was driving fine. Everywhere I read pointed to the connector at transmission. I looked at it and it seemed ok not corroded like others reported. I drove it and it shifted like crap the connector was a cause. I took apart again cleaned some put dielectric greese in and is has been working great and no error codes. |
2004 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 121500 mi | Leaking front axle seal replaced |
| 127000 mi US $750 | Seeping oil leak in rear differential housing (axle) due to excessive rust. |
| 73000 mi US $220 | Leaky transmission oil pan gasket. Repair shop removed pan a resealed the pan. |
| 104600 mi US $177 | Right front CV axle boot torn, slinging grease. Axle replaced with non OEM part. |
| 106000 mi US $161 | Left CV axle boot torn and slinging grease. Entire left axle replaced. |
| 117000 mi US $283 | Left front CV joint rubber boot was found torn. Replaced CV axle with new boot. |
Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Manual Transmission
2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
Used Tacoma With Manual Transmission
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 38200 mi US $1800 | Replaced universal gear. It seemed like a metal washer was missing from the original |
2000 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 134076 mi US $150 | Had to replace right rear axle bearing |
| 145250 mi US $1843 | Replaced timing belt & water pump(first time) replaced front brake rotors (warped) replaced rear axle bearings. |