V6, 111,000 miles, shuddering on low speed accelerations, not shifting well. I'm just wondering how much this might cost me? Also, last year at 93k, it blew a head gasket--$3,500. I beginning to wonder if Toyota is still making reliable trucks. Anyone have any thoughts? Oh, yeah this 4runner has led a very sheltered life , no towing, regular maintenance. ----Thanks in advance--Dave

 

You may be better off finding a used low miles transmission and swapping it out yourself. Best bet is to find a transmission specialty shop. Rebuilds can go anywhere from 1500-3000 depending on the damage. But It may not be a bad idea for a major fluid service and see what happens after that.

 

Thanks for the reply. I haven 't decided the path that I'm going to take yet.I really got raked over at the dealer with the head gasket last year. I might look into a independent transmission shop. This is my third 4 runner and at this rate it might be my last. The dealers seem to think that these kind of problems are just normal wear and tear. Bull˟˟˟˟! Toyota needs to get it's act together.

 

im in the same boat although i havent a clue as to cause. NEW 3vze toyota engine installed and now truck refuses to shift when cold and when warm it slips horribly. just did a fluid change today and have no codes but still a loss of power....