Transmission & Reverse

[Twistoffate0817]

Hello,

Yesterday, I was driving around 45/50 MPH and my cars transmission felt as though it jumped into gear. After it did this, I smelled a strong metal smell for about a minute. I physically felt the transmission jump into gear. I checked the transmission fluid, and it was pink and did not smell. This has only happened once, and has never happened before. I have always complained about my transmission feeling as though something is holding it back from day one. I have had it looked at and Toyota claims its fine.

When I put my car in reverse, and have my foot on the brake, the engine rattles and makes a vibration sound. This is recent also.

I have had my water pump replaced before under warranty because it broke.

Anyone have any suggestions on what I/Toyota should look at concerning the transmission? Does it sound bad?

[CTScott]

The reverse rattling is typically due to the shift cable rattling and there is a TSB that consists of cable tie-ing it in a couple of places to get rid of the rattle. All three of mine do that to some extent.

The smell after the odd behavior would definitely concern me.

[Red Horse]

Same here and when I shift my gear to 3rd theres a sound "TUG" before accelerating.
I have an automatic tranny.

[Twistoffate0817]

I had it looked at, and there's nothing wrong with it. As a precaution I had them drain the transmission fluid and put new in. I also changed the oil and had the tires rotated just so everything was done. Also they claimed to have fixed the rattle sound in reverse but it's still there. Not worried about it though. I think the transmissions in these cars are a little funky sometimes.

[Red Horse]

I think this cars main problem is water pump,transmission and the rear bumper stickin out the side.