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Stay AWAY! Transmission issue in Tacoma

ngfilla94

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My theory: The "supply chain delay" is a multi-faceted response to hopefully resolve the transmission issues being seen in the Tacomas, as well as the added drag on their resources regarding the Tundra engine recall/replacement. My hope is that they are trying to resolve issues before pushing out 4Runners with potential problems. Maybe it's a design rev on the transmissions. Build process refinement. Could be a multitude of things. At the end of the day, the consumer should not be part of the testing/development phase (looking at you, Tesla). As bad as I want a 6th gen, I'm happy to wait if it means I get a better product.
 

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This is new 8 speed tranny, correct? Any more information on this issue? Perhaps this is what is causing delays with the 2025 4-Runners.
Re delays: They already said it's a supply chain issue that affects all three models (LX, LC and 4R). Considering it's the same plant as LC, then it very likely is the roof racks. seems many of port holds due to cross bars not being available. With the 4R producing in greater numbers, they probably don't want the same issue on launch.

Not sure about the trans issues. Same engine, different plants.....too early to tell perhaps.
 

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Here's the official TSB for diagnosis & fix of the 2024 Tacoma transmission failures :

2025 Toyota 4runner Stay AWAY! Transmission issue in Tacoma TSB 2024 tacoma transmission failure issue


So at least Toyota has officially acknowledged the issue and has a fix for it in place. Good timing ahead of 4Runner release so as to make sure the 2025 4Runner doesn't have the same issue.
 

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Doesn't seem to be a supply chain issue based on the TSB that's been released.
That was Toyota’s response. And I still believe it’s true.
Transmission issue could be done in parallel.
 

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First , are the Tacoma transmissions build in North America? I presumed the 4Runner is fully Japan build! Why would they be an issue or delay for the 4 Runner?
 

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Aisin has manufacturing plants in the United States and Mexico, including in Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, and Guanajuato

from what i remember the tundra aisin plant is in texas
 
 



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