I have the 6 speed manual transmission and it is sometimes a little rough to get into gears. it usually is getting up to 3rd gear that I notice it the most. From 3rd on, its usually pretty smooth. I talked to a Toyota Technician and he said sometimes they switch to a different fluid that helps a smooth transition for shifts. Haven't had It looked at yet.
Since I bought the truck new, it was very sluggish especially on interstate or on highway with any hills. I know it is a 4 cylinder but the lack of power is unreal. I talked to dealership several times and they said that nothing is wrong. I have changed to high flow air filter and changed exhaust to a better flowing but enough back pressure. I am willing to try anything from removing secondary air filter, deck plate mod and any reprogramming necessary.
I took the vehicle to the dealer but with no luck, when you drive about 5 mph the transmission shifts from first to second gear causing a noise as to have too much force, it may be some kind of programming deficiency, if you step on the gas and keep driving normally sometimes shifts normal other times it has a weak shift, I have never experienced that kind of problem in any car, hope that Toyota comes with a fix or I will get rid of the Tacoma and get me something else but not Toyota. Is a shame because that is the only thing that I have found wrong with the vehicle.
Update from Apr 25, 2017: The transmission was replaced for a new one including transfer case and torque converter, problem solve at 2,400 miles. Now my Tacoma is a keeper.
transmission dose not seem to be in sink with the engine
When Toyota redesigned the new engine, I think it caused a problem using the previous Transmission. Maybe the software was not updated to match the new engine!
- Don L.,
Oak Island, NC, US
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Just put 10,000 miles on the truck and a whole plethora of problems started to occur. First the air bag light went on. Day 2 the engine light came on as well as the traction control light. Day 3 the cruise control completely gives out and will not even turn on. Day 3 the truck also would not shift for a long time. Got up to around 5000RPM and when it shifted the whole truck would rock. Once in second gear it would do a double shift one right after the other totally bypassing the 3rd gear. I informed the dealership everyday something happened until I could not take it anymore and ended up dropping it off.
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I have the 6 speed manual transmission and it is sometimes a little rough to get into gears. it usually is getting up to 3rd gear that I notice it the most. From 3rd on, its usually pretty smooth. I talked to a Toyota Technician and he said sometimes they switch to a different fluid that helps a smooth transition for shifts. Haven't had It looked at yet.
- kaneroberts, Cincinnati, OH, US