Recent content by 208mutt-runner

Has anyone found something useful to do with the small cubby hole in the dash that sits above the driver’s right knee? Seems like you could 3D print a holder for a flashlight or Leatherman, but I haven’t been too inspired by any ideas yet.

I’ve put about 600 miles in since getting the car back last week including a trip to hells canyon and back. Still isn’t the smoothest shifting thing but I think that’s just how it is with these. No big issues and no odd clicks or awkward shifts. Fingers crossed it’ll be a reliable vehicle from...

I took it on a drive tonight on the freeway, some backroads highway and stop lights through town. I know I am ultra tuned into how it feels, but honestly I think it feels better than it did prior to failure (and better than the non hybrid loaner I had the last few weeks). There was always a bit...

Got my rig back today after 3 weeks. They did provide me with a loaner 4 runner while I waited. Posting a picture of the techs notes for reference. In the end they replaced the transmission, torque converter and hybrid module. All of which had “foreign matter” found in them.

I went about 12 miles home and then 2 miles to the dealer the next morning.

Adding myself to this list of nightmares. Mine had the exact same symptoms and codes as the OP and is having the same (transmission and TC) replacement done right now. Happened at 5k miles. Will add mfr date and other details from techs notes when I can get them.

I know the clunk that a few of you are referring to in lower gears or when not up to temp. I think part of that is the hybrid system engaging/disengaging. The clunk I experienced when this issue occurred was much more alarming and pronounced, almost like the car came out of gear completely. Not...

Picked up my 2026 TRD OR Pro (hybrid) in January. 2 weeks ago at just over 5k miles, heard/felt a clunk when lightly accelerating. Got multiple codes including hybrid system malfunction and drive start control malfunction and car went into limp mode. Was able to turn vehicle off/on (thank...