Transmission fails or needs replacement

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (83 reports) and the torque converter (6 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2018 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

What owners paid

42 of the 83 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $10,000 to $13,000.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 90,000 miles, from the 50 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“At 85,000 miles the car began making a loud humming sound. When inspected by Toyota dealership they said I need a new transmission for $13,000. Upon researching the issues I came across numerous other people with the same make and model car with the same issues and outcomes.”

Filed Jul 9, 2025 · 85,000 miles

“I have less than 60,000 miles on my vehicle and the transmission is failing. I had my local dealer check the car out and they confirmed it needs the transmission replaced at a cost of over $10,000.”

Filed Dec 26, 2024 · 60,000 miles

“The car started making a whining noise in the front end around 80,000 miles. The noise became progressively worse and around 84,000 miles I took it to the dealership. They said it was a transmission failure and quoted the repair at approximately $10,000.”

Filed Jul 12, 2024 · 80,000 miles

“Transmission failure at 50,000miles. Apparently thus is a very poorly designed Transmission and many many owners of this vehicle have had their Transmission go out. TOYOTA will not admit responsibility and a class action needs filed. Toyota will not do the right thing and fix their faulty Transmission.”

Filed Apr 1, 2024 · 50,000 miles