2010 Toyota 4Runner: Hesitates when shifting
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 4Runner report: hesitates when shifting. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 88,500 miles.
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2010 4Runner in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10871126 (filed 05/27/2016): “Vehicle randomly and suddenly revs itself both from a stopped position and while driving. when driving downhill and i take my foot off the gas the vehicle will continue to rev itself around 3000 rpm then when i start to travel uphill it will down shift to abo…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10807095 (filed 11/26/2015): “Periodically seemed stiff when shifting into drive, then the "4 lo" light starts flashing. i tried putting the range selector in 4 lo which resolved the flashing light a few times. took the vehicle to toyota and they could find nothing wrong because there were…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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