2008 Toyota 4Runner Automatic Transmission Problems
- 10
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- reverse drive · 9 records
- back neutral · 8 records
- does always · 5 records
- drive does · 5 records
- safety issue · 5 records
- sport going · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2008 4runner. I have always been happy with the vehicle, however, when shifting from reverse to drive the transmission does not engage immediately. This morning i was backing out of the post office where there are always people walking in front a nd in back of your vehicle. I shifted into reverse back up then shifted into drive. When i pressed on the gas the car continued to go in reverse. This was very…
ODI 10313276
Automatic Transmission
2008 toyota 4runner sport - when shifting from reverse to drive the transmission does not always engage. Estimate about 15-20% failure. For about 5 seconds the vehicle acts as if in neutral. If i do not realize what is happening and apply gas, when it finally engages, the car dangerously lurches forward. Fairly sure it is an electronic issue. Has occurred since purchase. Have taken to dealer 3 times. Responses 1)…
ODI 10310217
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2008 toyota 4runner sport. When going from reverse to drive the vehicle does not always go into drive. You press the gas and nothing happens. You then have to put the vehicle back into neutral and then into drive to be able to move the vehicle. Took to the dealer numerous times and they said it was "normal". This is a major safety issue as if we are backing up onto a road or anywhere by that means and we…
ODI 10305043
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2008 toyota 4runner sport. When going from reverse to drive the vehicle does not always go into drive. You press the gas and nothing happens. You then have to put the vehicle back into neutral and then into drive to be able to move the vehicle. Took to the dealer numerous times and they said it was "normal". This is a major safety issue as if we are backing up onto a road or anywhere by that means and we…
ODI 10305047
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2008 toyota 4runner sport. When going from reverse to drive the vehicle does not always go into drive. You press the gas and nothing happens. You then have to put the vehicle back into neutral and then into drive to be able to move the vehicle. Took to the dealer numerous times and they said it was "normal". This is a major safety issue as if we are backing up onto a road or anywhere by that means and we…
ODI 10303014
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2008 toyota 4runner sr5 4wd. I purchased it new from my local toyota dealership in november, 2008. By the fall of 2009 i noticed a sporadically occurring delay in the automatic transmission while switching from reverse to drive, lasting approximately 5 seconds. This would happen while backing out of a driveway or parking lot, or in the middle of a u-turn. Still under warranty, i first took the car into the…
ODI 10375297
Automatic Transmission
I have been complaining to my local toyota dealership for several months that there is an issue with my 2008 toyota 4runner changing gears. From time to time when i go from reverse to drive the vehicle does not engage gears. Just yesterday not only did the vehicle not engage, but when i went from reverse to drive (i checked to make sure that the vehicle was in drive) and i stepped on the gas the vehicle went into…
ODI 10294181
Automatic Transmission · Driveline
My 2008 toyota 4runner has a clunking sound as i am about to take off from a complete stop. I can tell when it will happen because when i am almost stopped, with my foot on the brake, my car feels like it surges forward. I have to push on the brake pretty hard to keep it from doing this. Then when i take my foot off the brake to proceed, there is a "clunk" from the back end. I took it to my totally dealership today…
ODI 10276009
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2008 toyota 4runner sport. When going from reverse to drive the vehicle does not always go into drive. You press the gas and nothing happens. You then have to put the vehicle back into neutral and then into drive to be able to move the vehicle. Took to the dealer numerous times and they said it was "normal". This is a major safety issue as if we are backing up onto a road or anywhere by that means and we…
ODI 10266345
Automatic Transmission
New, from 15,000- 25, 000 miles, 2008 toyota four runner, jerking when accelerated on the freeway. It is as if the shift gear or transmission is not properly working. This has occurred multiple times after the 15, 000 mile service. First dealership workers stated nothing wrong. Current dealership has not checked for cause nor have they offered a solution. Car remains at dealership. Second issue, most recent…
ODI 10250228