You're getting better and better at this with every video, I'm also glad you mention prices.

I bought my 2012 Camry as a Toyota certified used car in 2016 with about 40,000 miles. Not long after I bought it, I noticed this shudder always at the same stretch of road (very slight uphill) at about 35 mph. I went to the dealer for an oil change, and casually mentioned it, and as soon as I started to describe it the service manager smiled and nodded, knowing exactly what I was talking about. They fixed it under warranty, and I’m still loving my Camry at over 198,000 miles!

It’s always a good day when The Car Care nut uploads 😊😊

A friend of mine gave me his camry for a brake job. I left his house with his 2014 camry and within 2 miles, I felt this shudder between 20-40mph. I called him immediately and told him there is something very wrong with the transmission. Then I came upon your video and understood exactly what was happening.

As a professional transmission mechanic, I have never pulled the engine to do a torque converter because of shutter I believe it’s faster to pull the subframe and pull the trans even though it will need an alignment, when it’s out changing the front seal may be a good idea and always pre fill the torque converter with fluid maybe 1 quart or so, never put it in dry!

I have never owned a Toyota, I own a Renault which cannot be bought in the USA but each time I see Ahmed talking about cars and his work ethics, it makes me smile and i take a few minutes to watch his video... Great to see you once more, Ahmed!

The only place where people should do maintenance and repair of their cars. Thank you AMD. Excellent video!

Excellent, informative video. My wife had a 2014 Toyota Rav4 with 90k miles when the torque converter started shuddering. A little Googling told me that Toyota sent out a notice increasing the warranty on the TC to 8 years, 150k miles. I found the notice in our files. Wife's car was 8 years, 4 months old. Not wanting to saddle the next owner with a shuddering converter, we had it replaced at a transmission shop for $1900, then traded it toward a 2022 Subaru Forester Touring a week later. Wife tends to be frugal and didn't want to trade the Rav4, but she absolutely loves the Forester. Smooth ride, spacious, nice safety suite. We stuck with Subaru because I absolutely love my 2021 Crosstrek Limited. These are our first ever Subarus. We're retired, so we won't put a lot of mileage on our cars. I expect them to be in good shape years from now. Interestingly, last time I checked, there is no hint of a transmission problem shown in Consumer Reports for the years covered by the extended warranty. So much for the reliability of Consumer Reports.

Thank you once again for coming through for us viewers Ahmed! I'm currently having an issue where every dealer near me in the valley is fighting me on getting the latest software update. They insist I don't need it unless I'm already having the issue. It's absolutely infuriating! I'm so tired of dealing with the dealership for anything!

I recently somehow found your channel. Watched about 5-6 videos. I am already short of words for your praise. I wish I could find honest and knowledgeable mechanics like you in India. Kudos to you for the incredible work you do. May God increase your glory and your shop flourish exponentially. 👍

I've known about the torque converter problem for a couple of years and I was led to believe that the problem was due to defective torque converters. But now you have shed new light on the issue. 👍

Your presentation skills are off the chart. I watch the whole video every time. My Grandfather was a Machinist who repaired antique cars. So I like to work on my Cars myself too.

AMD and Scotty has brought so much dignity to the Auto Mechanic profession with their talent, professionalism and making hardwork and DIY fun

This presentation is EXCELLENT!!! My 2013 Camry SE had the shudder and the TC was replaced on warranty after a software update. The dealership could not articulate why the failure happened.....now I know! AND I got a new TC with extended warranty.....the car just hit 200K miles and the end is NOWHERE in sight!! BTW, my wife will be picking up a new Venza hybrid next week! Fingers crossed!

He nailed it! I bought My 2012 Camry 59,000 miles, the shudder just started at 70,000 miles. Called the service department, my soft are was never updated. Scheduled to fix soon 🤞🏼

Thank you so much AMD. You saved my torque converter! I have a 2014 RAV4 and I recently dropped my transmission pan and changed my fluid and I have the 4 magnets in the bottom. I don’t have the shudder issue yet, and my rav only has 83000kms on it, but after watching your video, and looking up the TSB I found that I have the old ecu/tcu calibration ID 342N5000/54204000. I just took it into the dealership and they updated it to 342N5200/54204200. You saved my tranny. Bless you.

I brought my car to have this same issue fixed and The Car Care Nut did a wonderful job fixing the issue. Thanks!

I did transmission service on my 2015 Lexus ES350 based on your transmission service video and it went perfectly. Even did a video of it on my small channel. Thanks for your great instructions!

I have the same car (2012 Camry) and had this repair done by the dealership under warranty. Thank you so much, AMD, for sharing all the background information. Now I understand better what was done. I really appreciate what you are doing!

How nice you explaining and disclosing prices for reference. Amazing work.

Another great video. I bought a 13 RX350 last year. I noticed an occasional torque converter shudder over the winter and changed a couple of quarts of fluid. That solved the problem for several thousand miles. It came back a couple of times so I recently did a full fluid exchange myself with Genuine Toyota WS fluid. She’s running smooth as silk at 117k right now.

I'm grateful for the privilege to watch you. You do this so well, and I hope to be as honest, sincere, and knowledgeable as you. Thank you so much, AMD.

Thanks for sharing, I just did one today on a 2012 camry. Customer came in complaining about feeling a hesitation around 40-50mph. That first test drive I didn’t feel anything, so after getting more information from the customer, it was more of a vibration in the gas pedal. while searching through TSB’s and scrolling KZfaq I found this video and your explanation of the issue helped me replicate the concern. Your videos have been very helpful during my time as a Toyota technician. I just completed the TACT program and became expert certified in 2 categories and looking to be an expert across the board, within the next few months. Keep up the great content!

"Pulling the engine on this is super simple." Now that is a humorous statement which was probably not intended to be humorous since you are an expert at this, but "super simple" is not my perspective! Love your videos. Thank you for making them.

I love that you give us the prices and how long it takes! Thank you!

Amazing work as always, AMD. I would love to see you tackle some valve stem seals (without removing the head). I’ve got a 2000 camry with leaking valve seals and I’m considering DIY for it.

How does this guy earn a like within 3 mins of the video is beyond me Great video man with all the insights and correct knowledge

AMD, you have been such a great help with these types of videos. My wife and I would like to stop by one of these days to thank you in person.

I own a 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid, purchased new. Last year, it failed to start. The problem turned out to be the 10-year-old OEM 12-volt battery. With over 10 years and 100k miles, we have replaced the 12-volt battery, the brake pads once, and a rear-wheel speed sensor once, and I'm on my third set of tires. That's all!

I had this on my 2013 Toyota Camry 4 cylinder and I went to Toyota and they fixed it for me for free about 2 year ago

Same problem with my 99 Camry v6. Due to old fluid that I replaced and that nearly fixed all the problems. Lucas fixed the rest and it has over 60k more miles and 6 years later and I’m still driving it.

I bought a 2013 Camry from a small independent local dealer with no warranty. My bad. Had it less than a week when I discovered it had a shudder. Took it to our local Toyota dealership. They took pity on me and replaced the torque converter for under $2000. I should have done my research before buying the car. Expensive lesson learned.

I was a Ford technician for many years, specializing in transmission overhaul and repair, among other things. Although I know the procedures you demonstrate in your videos, I still enjoy watching them. You do an excellent job. Just about every one of your repair videos I see, you, as I also often did, are dealing with broken bolts. This adds considerable time to the repair. Do you charge additional time to cover this, or do you just absorb it? Especially today, when manufactures are mating so much dissimilar metals, it would be nice if they would use some anti-seize in these areas. It would be very much appreciated by us technicians in the salt belt.

Great and very informative video AMD! I love how you are saying “Pulling engine out of the car is very simple” 😃Yeah right !

You are a wealth of knowledge and I hope you know that most of us out here do not take you for granted. Thank you for sharing your immeasurable knowledge and expertise. May the lord bless YOU and keep YOU!

Your videos make aware of the time it takes to fix something. For those customers who may not like the final price of the repair ( I know you go over things with your customers ). I am thinking other places.

This could not have been better timing for this video!! I am going through this right now with a 2013 Toyota Highlander. Love your videos man! Keep up the great work!

We would love to see how you remove broken bolts in the future. Thank you!

I sold my 2014.5 because of this issue back in 2021 just because my vehicle had almost 200k. Now have an 12’ Lexus ES 350 love it.

Hi there CCNUT, I watched your video and was about to go NUTS when I saw the invasive approach you undertook to fix the shudder problem! I have the 2014 Rav 4 which shuddered at around 15-1800 rpm - - However, I did a bit more research and found that the 'LIFETIME' fluid that Toyota placed in these vehicles breakdown WITH TIME (like all fluids do) thereby losing the chemical composition that allows the torque convertor to operate in the way it should - in short I found the list of products by Lubeguard - specifically - Instant Shudder Fix - I simply drained my transmission pan (~ 2 quarts) and replaced 2 quarts (including the instant shudder fix as an addition to the fluid). Sealed it up, started the car let it idle in park for about 15 minutes, I then shifted throughthe gears while the vehicle was still stationary. I then drove UNDER 25 KM/H for ~ 3 km. Thereafter I took it for a test run on surface and highway - TO MY SURPRISE THE SHUDDER COMPLETELY DISAPPEARED!!! I COULD NO LONGER REPLICATE THE SHUDDER AT THE USUAL SPOTS AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED EVEN SMOOTHER THAN BEFORE! This was a clear indictor the problem was NOT the TORQUE CONVERTOR, instead, it was the FLUID that lost its touch!!! QUESTION: DO YOU CARRY OUT THE VERY SIMPLE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE AND POSSIBLY ADDING SOMETHING LIKE THE INSTANT SHUDDER FIX - BEFORE YOU EMBARK ON THIS INVASIVE REPAIR PROCEDURE? I did the transmission fluid in my front yard - and the problem was solved - can you imagine me spending 2-3000$ on something that could be fixed by a couple of bottles of WS Toyota Tranny fluid 25$ total and a 19$ bottle of Instant shudder fix? I PLAN TO CHANGE THE FLUID EVERY 20,000 KM and clean the pan and magnets, hereafter... I posted a DIY video on me doing the drian and refill on my channel. I also compared the color of the ''LIFETIME FLUID'' to the new fluid I was putting in. Feel free to watch and critique my approach - and tell me why the fluid drain and instant shudder fix worked in so much that I did not have to replace my torque convertor for this very same problem that you had to replace it in the Camry? Thanks.

I’ve been looking over and over for someone to cover this torque converter failure. The shudder happens exactly in the range you described in my wife’s 2014 Camry. Sadly I think we’re out of warranty the car was purchased secondhand. Will be looking to get this repair done at a reasonable yet competent shop’s price.

I have a 2012 Camry that had this problem. I had a software update done early when I got the car, but around 140,000 miles the shuttering began. The torque converter was replaced under warranty.

I put lubegard in my GS350. 30,000 miles now, no issues. I just couldn't bring myself to spend that money for that problem. Mine shuddered lightly every now and then. My mechanic dropped the pan. Cleaned everything, put a new filter on.

I am having the same problem with my 2014 Rav4 when I drove it between 30-50mph normal driving. I brought it to the dealership and discuss about the TSB with regards to torque converter. They drive test it and was told that there's no shudder they observed. I ask the mechanic and went with him to drive but the way he step on the gas was very hard so you won't feel any shudder. I asked him to drive it slowly but he insisted that there's nothing wrong with the torque converter. He said that you can feel the vibration on the steering wheel if the torque converter has a problem. What a rude mechanic! I was really disappointed. I'm planning to bring my car to your shop to have it check and might be able to update the software but the problem is you are only open during weekdays until 5pm. More power to your channel!

Some months ago, my Camry 12 started to have this issue. Reviewing AMDs videos, I was able to identify the problem. Unfortunately, I don't have a mechanic like AMD close to me. I went to a dealer, and they quoted $3,700. The next one said it should be $2800. After they inspected the car, they changed the estimate to over $7k. Due to rust, they expected to change a lot of parts. The vehicle was not rusted, as I only lived in NY with it for 4 years, but mechanics in Florida have no idea how to deal with any rust. I ended up trading my car in although I liked it a lot and wanted it to be for my son once he starts going to college next year.

Our 2014 had a software update done soon after we bought it. Before this we noted that the trans was slow to gain rpm when accelerating. We were not notified of the later updates. At about 135,000 miles it started shuddering. The dealer replaced the torque converter under warranty enhancement. The limit was 150,000 miles and I believe 10 years. We got a letter notifying us of the program.

Lubegard 19610 fixes this Toyota torque converter shudder. Replace the transmission fluid and add two tubes of the Lubegard shudder fix. I’ve fixed three Camrys (two 2012 and one 2013) within the past 18 months with the Lubegard. It’s a well known fix in the diagnostic community.

2K for all that-you Sir are an extremely fair shop ! Having watched numerous videos of you in action-your customers are getting a H@!! of of a deal ! Keep up the fine work !

Sadly, Toyota no longer covers this maintenance under warranty/recall. I missed the cutoff date by 2 months as it ended the date of car’s manufacture + 8 years. (Mine was February 2012, therefore after February 2020 it’s no longer covered.) I paid $2400 for this repair at a Toyota dealership in April 2020. I was hesitant because of price, but I have had no issues since.

A lot of these 4 cyl Japanese cars will also shudder at idle at the stop light. This can make the tensioner start vibrating (old civics). This can cause the tensioner fastening bolt(s) to fracture. Happened twice on my 2006 civic.

Nice looking/well taken care of Camry! 😍 Great job AMD! I always told my mechanic, if u see anything/ know anything bad, replace it while u have it apart. $2000, DEFINITELY worth it! That fluid was pretty brown. Bevlike a new car now!

That's an excellent job and value for $2,300.00. God bless 🙏👍👍👍 THANKS 😊 I have found that my local Toyota dealership shops are incompetent and perform substandard work. Wish you were closer to my location. I prefer to do the majority of my work myself because I know the job will get done right.

I always appreciate and enjoy these vids with important tricks. I like to think I'm pretty capable, but pulling an engine is more of a space problem than ability for me. 🤞🤞Hope I never have to get that far into a job at home!

Does the benefit of removing the engine and leaving the transmission in place also apply to clutch replacement jobs on manual transmission Toyotas? Thanks to all the production and film crew at TCCN film studios.

Brother, you are a wealth of information like a neurologist, or a radiologist, or an endocrinologist, of the car world, well, the Toyota world

I had the a transmission shudder issue in my 2017 Camry LE at 130k miles. My mechanic recommended rebuilding the transmission not just replacing the torque converter. I replaced the torque converter because it was cheaper and the shudder came back within a month. I did have to rebuild the transmission after-all. This was not just a computer issue.

Still drive my 2005 Camry. The thing is solid and I mean solid. It's over 18 years old with well north of 350,000 kms and everything feels substantial. The newer Camrys are great but long are the days of materials quality. Toronto Canada

Great video! I saw another TC video in which the mechanic pre-filled the TC before installing it, but that was on a Dodge pickup! Did I miss it in this video, or is it a different procedure for a Toyota? Thanks for the excellent and informative content.

I love these videos. I'm a chevy guy but now I think I like Toyota. LoL. Super knowledgeable! Keep up the good work!

I've been watching your videos and dreaming about bringing my car to your shop to see if you could identify my problem. It turns out you could. I've the same issue, even though my car has a different transmission. I've researched enough to understand it's the torque converter (hesitation and shudder around 37-40 mph, if I give it more gas it goes away, if I let the gas it goes away) but couldn't find any mechanics to take the job. My local Toyota specialist suggested me to go to a transmission shop, transmission shop says I need a full transmission built, even though car has been driving and shifting fine for years like this. I knew you know what you're talking about but this video assured me that you're a top notch mechanic. It's a long drive from my state but I'd like to get it fixed before it damages the transmission.

Great video as always. I don't agree about the transmission shop not being able to repair correctly thou . A quality/knowledgeable transmission shop can repair these without Toyota software. Using a good aftermarket valvebody correction kit or a Sonnax transmission repair kit along with a new torque converter. My experience is most OE manufacturers don't really dig into actually reason for transmission failures or concerns with shifting, shudder, slipping etc . OE solution is software update or change the failed component until warranty term is fulfilled. The company Sonnax that is all they do all day everyday is look for actually reason for the failure. I've used many of there kits and valvebody tools over the years to properly fix OE transmission issues.

You are awesome - your skills on explaining these issues is impressive

I check back all the time for updates. As a Toyota nut, I love your videos

Sounds the same as what I went through on my 2013 Honda CRV. Had torque converter replaced at 80,000 miles just replaced fluid and filter at 130,000. All good so far. Went through and replaced 3 missing fasteners the dealership decided weren’t necessary. I guess always check work that has been done.

What is the best way of finding out whether you have the old programming or the new one? Is it done with an OBD2 computer like an Intellitester? Which version is the "good" version?

YES, much easier to pull the engine. It sounds counter intuitive but not having to remove the three mount mounts, axle shafts, messing with the sub frame saves a lot of time. Plus most newer cars have electric power steering which is one less thing to get in the way. And while the engine is out, much easier to do maintenance on it.

I have a 2012 Rav4 that's had this issue, 40mph and 1200 to 1500 rpm. I took it to the dealer to fix it. I don't recall them doing a software update. It helped but I had the same issue come back. By this time the warranty was up so I changed this fluid and filter. It's not near as bad now but still shutters a little. If it happens again I know where to take it. Thanks for the video, I now know what the true problem is.

amazing video .thank you very much brother.i have a 2012 rav 4 with the same problem,very low mileage (65k) .i was thinking that this car was shifting very early as in going into 5th instead of 3rd in a manual transmission.i was opting for a software update before watching you but never expected this low blow from toyota.i have to be ready with the ambulance before bringing the news to my customer

My dad and my brother both have the 2012 Camry with same problem. If you don’t address it will it go out eventually or is it just a nuisance and you can drive it forever?

How much would you charge to do the update at your shop?

you videos are the most comprehensive on you tube, thanks for all the time you spend in producing these excellent videos. I purchased my second 4 runner new in 2011 and it has a peculiar problem similar to this. When warmed up, there is a mild shudder on the 1st to 2nd upshift only during very light throttle. Does a firm up shift any other throttle settings. Reminds me of old fashioned manual clutch shudder when the clutch is slipping a bit. My dealer could not reproduce it unfortunately as I rode with him. Still does it at 88,000 miles, I know, low mileage for a 2011, Maybe I should see if there is a software update but maybe I should just leave it alone...Love both of my 4 runners 2004 and 2011.

4th gen 4Runners can have this issue too. Rumble strip type vibration. Many times misdiagnosed as bad transmission. Torque converter change out and all is good.

In wish u were my neighborhood

A bottle of lubeguard should fix it $5 😅

I wish i lived in the usa. I wouldn't mind driving 3hrs to have my car problems taken care by you and your team.

Thanks for giving us details on the cost of repairs? You make the best videos and helps me make better decisions when buying a car.👍😀

I feel sorry for the customer -- this is 100% Toyota's fault and the customer was was held responsible for a $2K bill. People rave about Toyota reliability, but tell that to the guy who had to pay $2K for a torque converter.

Super thank you for your well done comprehensive video 😅 Love it 😅

I have a 2014.5 and haven’t had issues. I’ll go in and get it updated.

Use the "lube guard" shutter fix or the Chrysler auto a3 trans fluid. Works like a dream on GM's .

If out of warranty, try shudder fix from lubegard first. I had only a slight shudder in 2014 crv. Replaced fluid twice, no metal on magnet of drainplug, and then added shudder fix. No issues after one year, runs perfect

Your floor still looks new!! And thanks for sharing this repair.

it would be nice if you can make a video dissecting the torque converter to show the problem inside

This is one of the best Toyota channels on KZfaq. The Bob Ross of car repairs 😂😂

Thnx. Never knew that a software problem could cause this. Many years ago, I stopped working on my cars because I broke a bolt and finally got it out. But it really scared me!

I grew up in the 60's driving manual trans cars, sometimes the clutch would shudder. In 87 I bought a Buick Grand National. At 6000 miles the rear end which was posi started shuddering. fixed the problem by replacing the fluid in the rearend. There are certain additives in the fluid that once they wear out the rearend would start shuddering because of the clutch plates. I was having to do this every 6000 miles. When I married my wife in 98 she had a 95 mustang with V6. At 85000 miles her transmission started shuddering. I changed out the fluid and filter with quality name fluid, since not all the fluid was changed out because only what's in the pan gets changed out. 5000 miles later the old fluid in the transmission contaminated the new fluid and it started shudderinmg again. I changed out the fluid and filter again. This solved the problem and had no matter problems with the transmission. The car was sold at 145,000 miles. I believe what is fixing the Toyota problem may not be the new converter but the new fluid put into the transmission. The reason why only these year models may be the supplier of the clutches in these particular transmissions once the additives in the fluid wear out the shuttering starts,

Glad mine was fixed for free at my local dealer about 2 years ago on my 2013 Camry XLE

My Brother had this issue and was gave a choice from Toyota to flash the ECU and give it a new torque converter free or for $500 flash the ECU, new torque converter, and a Toyota replacement transmission. They also gave him a rental car free for the duration. He bought the car from a Toyota dealer as "certified pre-owned". He ended up getting the transmission as well since a new transmission for $500 bucks is a really good deal. I was really surprised when he told me that they offered a transmission for $500 because I thought they would only do the converter and flash the ECU. This was just three months ago that he had gotten this done, and he has had the car less than a year.

Anyone that owns or works on Toyotas should subscribe to this channel.

This might explain why my mom's '88 626 went through two transmissions. The converter would lock at 1,100 rpm in o/d. A Mazda tech said clutch pieces would break off and destroy the transmission.

Wow, I have this exact problem on my 2014 Rav4. I was looking for info on this. Great video, thanks.

I just bought a 2013, 2 days ago, and its shuddering. 170k for mileage, but she is beautiful and absolutely zero issues. I paid $9grand, and I feel like this will be a worthy investment

I took care Of that recall way back when it first became a problem shifts smooth as butter next month she will be 10 years old still love ole silver as much as I did the day I got her.

The car surgeon! Absolutely amazing!

All the dealer had to do was the software update on mine. 137000 miles and still running fine. It was a recall problem. Won't cost you a dime.

That has to be the cleanest garage I’ve ever seen.

great video content, thank you for telling us all the deep secrets of Toyota. Most shops would not do that.

I pull the transmission when I do this job because the transmission pan has to come off anyways for the new and additional magnets. Plus sometimes the torque converter and get stuck to the crankshaft and pull out from the transmission while the engine is being pulled.

Ah, just lovely. It's getting better and better. Last year I bought a 2013 Camry with 54000Km. Cold start rattle. Attempted a fix with same and only part number that's available here in Australia (hoping that Toyota would have fixed te issue by now). Rattle still there. Now I'll have to wait for the TC to stuff up. I DID notice that the TC locks very early, but thought it was normal. Ah, what a feeling!

I have a 2013 Camry SE that has this problem. I really, really wish that I was near your shop. I DIY most of my car repair issues, but this is beyond the scope of my abilities. I don't have a mechanic that I can trust to bill me fairly and do good work. I love this car, but it may be time to let it go.