How long does it take for 2007 auto tranny problems to surface? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

petstang · 10-07-2009, 10:46 AM

Hi Everyone, First post!

I'm looking at buying a 2007 LE, 6 speed auto, 27k miles on it. I've read about the tranny problems (erratic shifting, flaring, hesitation, etc) but never have been able to tell if the problem occurs from day one, or can appear at any time.

If this car shifts fine now am I "in the clear", or can the problem still occur later on?

Also, is there one post(s) that shows what the solution to the problem is?

Regards,

John

Netforcer · 10-07-2009, 11:10 AM

You can never be sure that a transmission will last forever... As far as shift-flares, there is/was a TSB for the correction. Just ask the dealer if the car was serviced for the TSB, and if not, then tell them to before you buy the car

**PRINCESS PEACH** · 10-07-2009, 11:34 AM

you'll never know.

This does happen VERY RARELY. So chances are, your camry would be fine. Thats if you have good luck lol

BOBfromNJ · 10-07-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by petstang

Hi Everyone, First post!

I'm looking at buying a 2007 LE, 6 speed auto, 27k miles on it. I've read about the tranny problems (erratic shifting, flaring, hesitation, etc) but never have been able to tell if the problem occurs from day one, or can appear at any time.

If this car shifts fine now am I "in the clear", or can the problem still occur later on?

Also, is there one post(s) that shows what the solution to the problem is?

Regards,

John

Hi John,
Welcome to the forum. One thing you might want to start off with is to check your vin number to see if it falls into the group that is effected.
Hope this helps,
Bob

LXS-mode · 10-07-2009, 01:47 PM

Is the car certified? if it was i'm sure they should have done the TSB's... My dad's about to buy an 07 SE V6 and he said he did all the TSB's himself.. his an MDT. But most likely i would ask the dealer..

btw welcome to TN! don't worry we are friendlier than ever before!

petstang · 10-07-2009, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBfromNJ

Hi John,
Welcome to the forum. One thing you might want to start off with is to check your vin number to see if it falls into the group that is effected.
Hope this helps,
Bob

Bob:I've got the VIN at home. Do you know the VIN range of cars affected?

John

petstang · 10-07-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LXS-mode

Is the car certified? if it was i'm sure they should have done the TSB's... My dad's about to buy an 07 SE V6 and he said he did all the TSB's himself.. his an MDT. But most likely i would ask the dealer..

btw welcome to TN! don't worry we are friendlier than ever before!

It's being sold by a private person, so not certified!

John

LXS-mode · 10-07-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by petstang

It's being sold by a private person, so not certified!

John

New TSB for 6-Spd Transmission flare
heres the link

BOBfromNJ · 10-07-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petstang

Bob:I've got the VIN at home. Do you know the VIN range of cars affected?

John

2007 model year Camry (V6) vehiches produced BEFORE the effective VINS shown below.

Plant

TMC JTNBK46K#73029804

TMMK Line 1 4T1BK46K#7U051297

TMMK Line 2 4T1BK46K#7U557234

Bob

petstang · 10-07-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBfromNJ

2007 model year Camry (V6) vehiches produced BEFORE the effective VINS shown below.

Plant

TMC JTNBK46K#73029804

TMMK Line 1 4T1BK46K#7U051297

TMMK Line 2 4T1BK46K#7U557234

Bob

The car I'm interested in is a 4 cylinder (which I believe has the tranny problem also). Do you have a VIN range for 4 cylinder cars?