Automatic Transmission problems of the 2008 Toyota 4Runner

We have a 2008 Toyota 4runner sport. When going from reverse to drive the vehicle does not always go into drive. You press the gas and nothing happens. You then have to put the vehicle back into neutral and then into drive to be able to move the vehicle. Took to the dealer numerous times and they said it was "normal". This is a major safety issue as if we are backing up onto a road or anywhere by that means and we have to spend the extra time putting the vehicle back into neutral and then into drive it waste valuable time. This issue does not occur all the time, but approx 70% of the time. We do not know what else to do.

We have a 2008 Toyota 4runner sport. When going from reverse to drive the vehicle does not always go into drive. You press the gas and nothing happens. You then have to put the vehicle back into neutral and then into drive to be able to move the vehicle. Took to the dealer numerous times and they said it was "normal". This is a major safety issue as if we are backing up onto a road or anywhere by that means and we have to spend the extra time putting the vehicle back into neutral and then into drive it waste valuable time. This issue does not occur all the time, but approx 70% of the time. We do not know what else to do.

I own a 2008 Toyota 4runner sr5 4wd. I purchased it new from my local Toyota dealership in November, 2008. By the fall of 2009 I noticed a sporadically occurring delay in the automatic transmission while switching from reverse to drive, lasting approximately 5 seconds. This would happen while backing out of a driveway or parking lot, or in the middle of a u-turn. Still under warranty, I first took the car into the local dealership in November of 2009. Unable to determine the cause, they reset the car's "cpu" and I returned home, only to have the problem continue. After three more visits to the dealership, the last in may, 2010, the dealerships service department stopped returning my phone calls and failed to resolve the problem. Since February 2010 I have documented over 45 occurrences of the problem, which have occurred as frequently as 4 times in one day and as infrequently as a month apart. The most disturbing incidence was in the middle of a busy urban street while making a 3-point u-turn. With the delay lasting a solid 5 seconds, it is an unsettling experience not knowing when and where this problem will occur. The dealership service department acknowledged that they would/could not do anything under warranty without getting the car to repeat the problem. I finally videotaped the experience while in the car, but when I shared it with the service people, it proved futile. I also discovered an online Toyota 4runner forum (t4r. Org) in which other Toyota 4runner owners shared the same experience. The dealership failed to acknowledge this fact, and stopped making any attempt to resolve the problem as of last June. I am frustrated by my experience and would like to have the problem resolved so I can drive with the peace of mind knowing that my car is safe. To date, no repairs or parts replacements of any kind have been made by Toyota to correct the problem.

We have a 2008 Toyota 4runner sport. When going from reverse to drive the vehicle does not always go into drive. You press the gas and nothing happens. You then have to put the vehicle back into neutral and then into drive to be able to move the vehicle. Took to the dealer numerous times and they said it was "normal". This is a major safety issue as if we are backing up onto a road or anywhere by that means and we have to spend the extra time putting the vehicle back into neutral and then into drive it waste valuable time. This issue does not occur all the time, but approx 70% of the time. We do not know what else to do.

New, from 15,000- 25, 000 miles, 2008 Toyota four runner, jerking when accelerated on the freeway. It is as if the shift gear or transmission is not properly working. This has occurred multiple times after the 15, 000 mile service. First dealership workers stated nothing wrong. Current dealership has not checked for cause nor have they offered a solution. Car remains at dealership. Second issue, most recent incident, same vehicle at 25, 000 miles when accelerated on the freeway, jerked uncontrollably, worst than before, accelerated to fast speed (floor mat was secured), would not brake. Driver attempted to move to exit. Engine remained revved up. Brakes slowed but did not stop vehicle. Able to move to exit. . . Heavy traffic. I could have reared ended many vehicles. Smoke and burning odor from brake area. Dealership states floor mat was stuck which is not true, as witnessed by a passenger in the front seat. Vehicle has manufacturers warranty and extended warranty. Dealership refused to permit owner to retain loaner vehicle until problem is resolved. Dealer has no explanation for jerking or shifting/transmission issue nor burning odor/smoke issue. Refuses to provide owner with corporate contact or district manager information. Driver needs vehicle to transport child to medical appts. One hour away from homesite on weekly basis.