6th Gen 4Runner Transmission

Hi - I've heard that some 2024 Tacomas have had some serious transmission issues. Does the 2025 (or 2026) have the same transmission as the 2024 Tacomas and/or have there been major issues with the 6th Gen 4Runner transmissions? Thank you!

 

We’ll let you know when a second and third fails.

(evidence lacking so far, I wouldn’t worry about that yet.)

 

I remember TFL interview a Tacoma owner with transmission over heating. Here's some 4runner threads on same.

 

4Runner has the same transmission design as Tacoma, and they’re excellent. There were some manufacturing issues identified on a very early batch of ‘24 Tacomas, and then things quieted down.

Drive a hybrid (465ft/lb) off-road in 4WHi when you should be in 4WLo and there’s a good chance you’ll run hot enough for the truck to warn you about cooking your own tranny. Maybe Toyota should consider putting the 4x4 instruction stickers back on the inside driver’s door.

 

Is the tranny discussion here for the A750?

 

Welcome

 

The new Toyotas aren’t built like the older ones. They are improving technology but making them cheaper and charging more money.

 

This is why I'm a firm believer of never being an early adopter of redesign unless you crave that attention.

No. That's the 5th gen 5 speed trans.

 

At age 72, if I were still limber enough I would reach around and pat myself on the back for buying my 2024 4Runner in May of '24.

 

I would offer to pat you on the back but that would just be weird coming from a stranger on the internet.

 

Exactly. If you’re doing off-road climbs for any length of time, you really should put it in 4-lo. Especially if in a vehicle with a brand new turbo-engine/transmission combo.

That said, you could overheat any automatic transmission on long, slow climbs if you’re not in 4-lo.

 

No. It's for the AL80 in the 6th gen 4Runner.

The A750 in your 5th gen is also known to overheat if used inappropriately in 4hi, as demonstrated here: https://www.4runners.com/threads/high-transmission-temp.45292/

 

You can pat me. Just close the door first.