Reported TRX Issues

tkdr6 · Feb 1, 2021

Thought I would start a thread to consolidate everyone who has issues with their new TRX. Will make it easier to search for new issues and make updates as we address them.

Here is what I have so far:
- High pitch squeal in engine area (@Crazyotter) THREAD
- Front differential broken / leaking (@2TR) THREAD
- Oil temp sensor leaking (@TRX000057) THREAD
- Axle boot leaking (@RR305) THREAD
- Center damper missing bolt (@Distilled DesignWorks) THREAD
- Gas cap cover falls off (@Justin06) THREAD
- Service transmission / check engine (@Smoke king) THREAD
- Leaking oil (@Jester) THREAD

Let me now what I'm missing and I'll keep the top post updated as we go.

Variable · Feb 1, 2021

Thanks for creating a summary, would be nice as others chime in, if you could update your original post so we can see the summary version.

tripleB · Feb 1, 2021

tkdr6 said:
Thought I would start a thread to consolidate everyone who has issues with their new TRX. Will make it easier to search for new issues and make updates as we address them.

Here is what I have so far:
- High pitch squeal in engine area (@Crazyotter)
- Front differential broken / leaking (@2TR)
- Oil temp sensor leaking (@TRX000057)
- Axle boot leaking (?)

Let me now what I'm missing and I'll keep the top post updated as we go.

I agree, good idea. In addition to the user, add a link to the thread where the discussion is?

- High pitch squeal in engine area (@Crazyotter) THREAD
- Front differential broken / leaking (@2TR) THREAD
- Oil temp sensor leaking (@TRX000057) THREAD
- Axle boot leaking (?)
@RR305 THREAD

More Cow Bell · Feb 1, 2021

Excellent! Thank y’all for all your doing.

better here than dealer!

Jiffjingle · Feb 1, 2021

Does "entire truck missing" qualify for the list?

DulcejuanDiaz · Feb 1, 2021

Awesome idea. You could create a file like......

Repairs/Issues/TSB/ warranty/Recalls

Or something like that.

Variable · Feb 1, 2021

And, ask the poster for the resolution so that we know what to expect if we have the same symptoms, but can also be intelligent when walking into a dealer who is blind to the issues that are going on should any of them be a trend.

Nitro · Feb 1, 2021

Thanks @tkdr6 - Moving this to the Problems/Issues section and making it a sticky.

NashRam · Feb 1, 2021

tkdr6 said:
Thought I would start a thread to consolidate everyone who has issues with their new TRX. Will make it easier to search for new issues and make updates as we address them.

Here is what I have so far:
- High pitch squeal in engine area (@Crazyotter)
- Front differential broken / leaking (@2TR)
- Oil temp sensor leaking (@TRX000057)
- Axle boot leaking (?)

Let me now what I'm missing and I'll keep the top post updated as we go.

Thanks for starting this thread.....

tkdr6 · Feb 1, 2021

tripleB said:
I agree, good idea. In addition to the user, add a link to the thread where the discussion is?

- High pitch squeal in engine area (@Crazyotter) THREAD
- Front differential broken / leaking (@2TR) THREAD
- Oil temp sensor leaking (@TRX000057) THREAD
- Axle boot leaking (?)
@RR305 THREAD

Good suggestion! Updated top post

Smoke king · Feb 1, 2021

tkdr6 said:
Thought I would start a thread to consolidate everyone who has issues with their new TRX. Will make it easier to search for new issues and make updates as we address them.

Here is what I have so far:
- High pitch squeal in engine area (@Crazyotter) THREAD
- Front differential broken / leaking (@2TR) THREAD
- Oil temp sensor leaking (@TRX000057) THREAD
- Axle boot leaking (@RR305) THREAD

Let me now what I'm missing and I'll keep the top post updated as we go.

So we had a snow storm here in NYC I drove the truck in Snow Mode from Long Island to Brooklyn approximately 34 miles and once I stopped I got a message on the cluster SERVICE TRANSMISSION with a check engine light and the truck wouldn't go in park. I had to shut it off and restart it to get it in park! I let the truck sit for about 15 minutes the TRANSMISSION service went away I drove back home 34 miles in Auto mode with the check engine light on!
Now I'm assuming that the transmission went into limp mode do to getting to hot and all will be well tomorrow but I still made an appointment to have it looked at! If anyone else has any insight I'm happy to hear your thoughts

Distilled DesignWorks · Feb 2, 2021

Drove away from the dealer started hearing a noise after about 20-30 min. Got out and crawled under it, found the front bolt for the damper missing lol. Gonna need a new drive shaft but it drove home 600 miles fine no problems after this.

HiElevation · Feb 2, 2021

Man I’m trying to stay positive but this is really bad. Coming from a Toyota, I’m in for a shock.

KnightMare · Feb 2, 2021

Aint no positive. That is an embarrassment! What if that was a bolt on the control arm?

Caliche · Feb 2, 2021

Distilled DesignWorks said:
Drove away from the dealer started hearing a noise after about 20-30 min. Got out and crawled under it, found the front bolt for the damper missing lol. Gonna need a new drive shaft but it drive home 600 miles fine no problems after this.
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Man o Man that is some f-upped Shit!!!

KnightMare · Feb 2, 2021

I'll delete that post for those of you that saw it but someone in TROUBLE TROUBLE

dfeazelle · Feb 2, 2021

HiElevation said:
Man I’m trying to stay positive but this is really bad. Coming from a Toyota, I’m in for a shock.

I've been a die-hard Tundra fan for 20 years!! After everything that's happened so far... no communication from the dealership, seeing people get TRX's that were ordered months after mine, etc. etc. etc. This rig is gonna have to exceed my expectations by a LOT for me to love it the way I've loved my Tundras!! We'll see...

More Cow Bell · Feb 2, 2021

OK,OK! I am somewhat better, So the charging cord is roadside repair assuming? “ If the charging cord is Apple? There’s $100 bill!!!

VinnyTRX · Feb 2, 2021

With all these issues under the truck, I'm going to tell them to put it on a lift for me to inspect when I take delivery.

DulcejuanDiaz · Feb 2, 2021

dfeazelle said:
I've been a die-hard Tundra fan for 20 years!! After everything that's happened so far... no communication from the dealership, seeing people get TRX's that were ordered months after mine, etc. etc. etc. This rig is gonna have to exceed my expectations by a LOT for me to love it the way I've loved my Tundras!! We'll see...

Let us just hope the TRX doesn't turn into another Wrangler JL with it's countless engineering flaws, recalls and star bulletins......