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Toyota's Tundra pickup was hit with a double whammy last week. Angry consumers are peppering the Internet with complaints that the torque converter in the 2007 Tundra's six-speed transmission has problems disengaging during gearshifts -- a problem that Toyota acknowledges. Meanwhile, the Tundra 4x4 model took a broadside from magazine, which rated it "below average" in projected reliability.

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ORIGINAL: Dakota_24

But whats funny; is its never been made a big deal like it is the domestics. If this was Dodge, Ford, or GM; it'd be all over the media, car mags, newspapers....etc!

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ORIGINAL: Dakota_24

But whats funny; is its never been made a big deal like it is the domestics. If this was Dodge, Ford, or GM; it'd be all over the media, car mags, newspapers....etc!

Exactly, Toyota has been getting a free pass for years in these ratings.  When the topic of oil sludge comes up, who gets the association with it.  Chrysler due to the 2.7L engine.  The 2.7Ls effected by this were only used in the Stratus/Sebring sedan and Intrepid/Concorde.  Meanwhile, the Toyota problem covered the Camry, ES300, Celica, Sienna, Solara, Tacoma, Avalon, etc.  The total of problems with Toyota was much higher as it covered more than one engine line, but Chrysler gets the blame because they don't like Chrysler.  The most annoying thing was when I saw a report about this, they showed a Chrysler 3.2L starting as their transfer over to this issue.  The 3.2L was not effected by this problem.  The other manufacturers that had problems with this issue as well were featured in quick snapshots all except Toyota who happened to have the biggest problem with all of this.

Another thing I get tired of is people constantly bashing Chrysler transmissions.  Honda has had more than their share of problems, but every time the magazines do a comparison (especially in the minivan ones) the editors always seem to get a kick out of slipping in the slam against Chrysler's transmissions even though the other manufactures are no where close to perfect on this issue. 

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ORIGINAL: Dakota_24

It's not only 'Yota though. As you said Honda has been getting a pass on their transmission problems. I can attest for these problems first hand. My aunt bought a Honda Accord a few years ago and has had nothing but problems, and its /all tranny. But the thing is these people are still blind to these problems, and still keep and praise these automakers, but if these people had domestics that had the same prob; they'd be snap quick trading them in for imports.

My wife and I have friends that just bought a Kia, and do nothing but praise about how cheap it was and what a great warranty they get on them. The thing is; is I tried to tell them there is a reason why they have such a great warranty on 'em..cause they are crap; they are always in the shop. DUH!!!!