2009 4 cyl clutch slippage

[mcgiiver]

Has anyone experienced premature clutch slippage on these models? Mine is an '09 Access cab 4 x 4, 5 speed manual, pure stock. I started feeling clutch slippage at 5000 miles in 3rd and 4th gear , on a hard pull, uphill. Truck has now 15,000 miles and is slipping pretty badly. Dealer wants me to pay for diagnosis fee of $480.
I have owned 4 previous manual trans Toyotas , with mileage from 161,000 to 191,000 miles and never needed to replace a clutch, so I think I drive them conservatively.

I am thinking the problem is either a weak pressure plate or oil getting onto the clutch disc, in either case it should be warranteed. Please tell me your experiences.

[5.7yotafan]

If you're still under warranty you shouldn't have to pay anything to have it checked out or fixed. I would talk with the dealership's head manager and if that didn't work contact corporate, that's why you have a warranty. If all else fails try a different dealership.

[mcgiiver]

If you're still under warranty you shouldn't have to pay anything to have it checked out or fixed. I would talk with the dealership's head manager and if that didn't work contact corporate, that's why you have a warranty. If all else fails try a different dealership.

The dealers Service manager and the dealership owner have been uncooperative. Toyota corporate hot line initially has sided with the dealer, I am now awaiting a call back from the Hot Line supervisor.

I will probably try a different dealership tommorrow.

[toyotafan]

Wow, that's pretty surprising. I would push the issue and have them look into it, at the very least they could have a service rep drive it with you sitting as a passanger and feel what's going on. I wouldn't pay $500 for a diagnostics fee for a 15,000 mile truck.

[toyotafan]

Where are you located? Can you find another dealer to look at it?