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Mechanic Explains the $7,000 Flaw Hitting Toyota's 8-Speed Transmissions

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Autoblog News
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Jun 6, 2026
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Summary

Lately, Toyota's once-stellar reputation for reliability has taken a significant hit, and the culprit appears to be its eight-speed automatic transmission. According to a recent teardown and analysis by the YouTube channel The Car Care Nut, the specific transmission in the hot seat is the ...