Car started having transmission problems with a delayed engagement or slippage when shifting into first gear. This usually happened once or twice a week after the car had been parked. It then began to occur more frequently. Took car back to dealer northtown Toyota amherst, NY and they changed the fluid and updated software. Car ran ok for 2 wks, then started slipping again a few times per week with a delay when shifting into first gear. This happens after the car was parked. Took car into Continental transmission 909 hertle ave, buffalo NY where they did a diagnostic and pulled the transmission out and found that the utility pump had failed and there was some damage to the gears and other parts. Options were a rebuild ($3800usd) or replacement new transmission ($6200usd). Currently having the transmission rebuilt. Car has 22,300 miles on it, is out of warranty (7 yrs old) and the transmission has to be rebuilt/replaced.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

In 2016 of August I filed a complaint with Toyota (case#1611260024112616) in reference to a torque coverter issue that has plaqued 2012 Camry, at this point I took car into dealer many ocassions, but they refuse to admit it their fault, a 2300 dollar problem.

- Hanover, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Avalon. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The contact stated that a technician upgraded the fuel; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

- Richmond Hill, NY, USA