Toyota Transmission Repair near San Jose, CA

Toyota Transmission Repair near San Jose, CA

The transmission system in your vehicle shifts gears to help you accelerate around San Jose. If you're experiencing trouble, bring your Toyota to our dealership. The Service Department at Fremont Toyota is excited to help you.

Red Flags

Unless the check engine light on your information cluster is illuminated, it can be difficult to determine whether or not your car is having transmission issues. One of the warning signs that you can look out for is a slipped gear. This occurs when you attempt to accelerate or go from park to reverse and are unable to do so. High RPMs can also indicate a problem with your system. If the tachometer reaches the red zone at any time while you press on the gas pedal, it can mean that the transmission can't keep up with the power it's receiving from the engine. We can't forget to mention that a grinding noise from under your hood is certainly a red flag. Drop by if any of these symptoms appear.

How Do Transmissions Work?

Toyota vehicles are most often equipped with automatic or Continuously Variable transmission systems. These both work in a similar way, controlling your gear shifts as you go from point A to point B on Alum Rock Avenue. The main difference between the two is that automatic components use gears, while CVTs operate on pulleys for smoother transitions. Since they don't require much effort on the part of the driver, these are usually preferred over manual transmissions. However, motorists that enjoy a sporty driving experience while heading to Happy Hollow Park may like manual iterations. There is not much difference in terms of fuel efficiency between automatic and manual setups, but CVTs use more modern technology and can save some fuel. Whichever you have, we can assist you at our location.

Getting Repairs

Whether you've been on the road for over 200,000 miles or have experienced a slipped gear, you may need to drop by our location for repairs. Transmission components last quite some time, but it's important to properly maintain them as you drive. Getting routine fluid replacements every 60,000 to 100,000 miles is essential to the lifespan of the mechanics. If your system is left too long without being tended to, you may find that it needs to be rebuilt. This process is often expensive and time consuming, so doing whatever you can to avoid such an outcome is preferred. If you want to save money on your routine maintenance, feel free to examine our ongoing service specials!

How Often Should You Get New Transmission Fluid?

  • We recommend getting fresh transmission fluid every 60,000 to 100,000 miles, but check your Owner's Manual to be sure!

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Testimonials

Edward Wells
GOOGLE
3-4-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Friendly and professional staff. Treated well and expeditiously.

Kristin
GOOGLE
3-4-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I went in for an oil change and tire rotation. The service technicians are super friendly and very helpful. The service was fast and very good quality. I’m definitely coming back here!

juscurious
GOOGLE
3-4-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Good Service. No issues.

Winnie yang
GOOGLE
3-4-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

The overall services are very good, Yvonne Atalig,

MOTHERCHANG2002
DEALERRATER
3-4-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

The overall services are very good, Yvonne Atalig, Service Advisor is very helpful to explain everything.

Dong dang
Dong dang
GOOGLE
3-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Adrian, the service writer was very professional, helpful and accommodating. He arranged a ride home for us and took care of all the car service issues.

Henry Marquez
Henry Marquez
GOOGLE
3-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Ken Costa made the whole buying experience easy, no push, full transparency, direct = Done.

Mary Ng
Mary Ng
GOOGLE
3-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
Shawn C
Shawn C
GOOGLE
3-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I bought my cars there and now go for any services I need. Always a great experience. Thank you.

bunna meas
bunna meas
GOOGLE
3-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Fremont Toyota is a very unique dealership that I have visited. The people that work there are very friendly and the service adviser Phillip Straver that I worked with during my visit is very professional. I will definitely coma back again.

Maria was amazing, friendly, professional, and genuinely

adriana244
DEALERRATER
3-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Maria was amazing, friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. If your looking for great service and outstanding customer support, ask for Maria, she's the reason I'll be coming back.

The service advisor, Yvonne always helps me by explaining

airbearone
DEALERRATER
3-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

The service advisor, Yvonne always helps me by explaining what needs to be done and she explains it to me by using everyday English and not being too technical for me to understand. I appreciate that.

Sheryl Alquetra
Sheryl Alquetra
GOOGLE
3-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Our service advisor, John, is very helpful and accommodating. When I bring our vehicle in for service, it's finished fairly quickly!

Akiko Horecka
GOOGLE
3-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
neha singh
neha singh
GOOGLE
3-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Mr John is always wonderful and helpful. Best service and best customer care

Noel Abarcar
GOOGLE
3-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
Albert Lim
GOOGLE
3-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I had a great experience during my recent service visit at Fremont Toyota. A huge thank you to Maria, who was incredibly helpful. She took the time to listen and made sure all of my concerns were fully resolved. Highly recommend asking for her.

Margaux Quintong
Margaux Quintong
GOOGLE
3-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
Pat Marzo
Pat Marzo
GOOGLE
3-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
Richard Ventura
Richard Ventura
GOOGLE
3-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
QUYEN CHUNG
QUYEN CHUNG
GOOGLE
3-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Service is good

Nick Khan
GOOGLE
3-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great experience at the Toyota dealership for my recent service. Everything was handled professionally.

Ron Altamerano
GOOGLE
3-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
Karina Aguilera
Karina Aguilera
GOOGLE
3-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great service

they are doing great job I liked the people who are

k1234ahmadi
DEALERRATER
3-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

they are doing great job I liked the people who are working in this company and special the service.

Service at Fremont Toyota with is always great.

ingi08
DEALERRATER
3-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Service at Fremont Toyota with is always great. I never had to question if I’m receiving the best care . Belal knows how to take care of all my concerns with my vehicle. That is why I keep coming back.

Brian Jobson
GOOGLE
3-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

We were very grateful for the excellent care Fremont Toyota took of us. From analyzing our problem to transferring our baggage to discovering a small disconnected part from the tow truck battery replacement to providing our Uber to pick me and waiving any charge - you were very heloful and friendly.. thanks to John, Te and the whole crew. You guys rock. Brian Jobson, Sutter Creek.

Jonathan Sibal
GOOGLE
2-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I received excellent service from Service Advisor Antonio Vazquez today. I came in for a 100,000-mile maintenance service for a 2016 Prius and he took care of it, no problems. He also provided a shuttle service via Lyft to bring me home and pick me up when the service was completed. Please note that this service only applies if you live within 5-6 miles from Fremont Toyota. My advice here to anyone doing maintenance is to be on top of it and READ YOUR MAINTENANCE MANUAL. I cannot stress this enough. This way, you can avoid the unnecessary services that you don't need. If you blindly accept and agree with everything they offer to you, you can be in for some very expensive invoices. Because I knew what was only necessary for my vehicle, I was able to slash 2/3 of the cost because their system is programmed to offer you EVERYTHING, even if you don't need it. Imagine my shock when they quoted me $1200 for everything but because I knew what was just needed, I whittled it down to $400, and then applied a 30% off coupon on top of it. Some key points for maintenance on a 2016 Prius: 1. Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles or 1 year. 2. Engine filter and air cabin filter change every 30,000 miles or 3 years. 3. Engine coolant change at 100,000 miles or 10 years. Replace at 50,000 miles or 5 years thereafter. 4. Spark plugs change only at 120,000 miles or 12 years. Replace again in another 120,000 miles or 12 years. 5. Hybrid Inverter coolant change at 150,000 miles or 15 years. Replace at 50,000 miles or 5 years thereafter. Thanks again for your help, Antonio, and I'm sorry for declining the other unnecessary services.

Bonifacio Cuevas
Bonifacio Cuevas
GOOGLE
2-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Exceptional service and top of the line, recommend this dealership to anyone.

Boots Reyes
Boots Reyes
GOOGLE
2-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Thank you Pat for always being so accommodating and making “the wait” bearable….lol

Pradeep Saraswat
Pradeep Saraswat
GOOGLE
2-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
Baljot Singh
GOOGLE
2-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
James Thaxton
James Thaxton
GOOGLE
2-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

4 attempts at another Toyota dealer to get a squeak in the rear fix with no joy. First trip to Fremont Toyota and the squeak is gone. Always great service at Fremont Toyota. It’s well worth the hour drive here.

Bhd Focus
GOOGLE
2-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I bought new trailhunter Tacoma & Mike Chavez the salesman was outstanding in all manner of professionalism & straight forward service . I confirmed my price range over the phone & he got me what I wanted. Would buy again from them

Jesse Germano
Jesse Germano
GOOGLE
2-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Excellent experience all the way around with everyone i interacted with. Highly recommend purchasing from Freemont Toyota!!!

Rajeshwar Thanagala
GOOGLE
2-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
Anthony Joseph Casaray
Anthony Joseph Casaray
GOOGLE
2-27-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
amara miranda
amara miranda
GOOGLE
2-27-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Omar was beyond helpful patient and made our first time buying experience so joyful! He made sure we understood everything and I was just so impressed with how he carried himself. He made us laugh, and offered a deal we couldn’t refuse. We’ve been shopping around and we’re disappointed at other dealerships but look no further than Fremont! Again you need to ask for Omar

Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz
GOOGLE
2-27-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
Eugenio Mota
Eugenio Mota
GOOGLE
2-27-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

CD is the man, great service and completion time before expected. Looking forward to come back and working with him

Easy to schedule serviçe, Ramiro is always great, pays

nakkiraju
DEALERRATER
3-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star

Easy to schedule serviçe, Ramiro is always great, pays attention to Customer needs and choices

Gabriel Tlamaxco
GOOGLE
3-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star
rick martin
rick martin
GOOGLE
2-27-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star

Have been using Fremont Toyota for my Prius. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Pat O’Brien is very knowledgeable and has answered any and all my questions concerning my Prius. Great service writer…

Helia Jackson
GOOGLE
3-4-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star Empty Star
Martin M
Martin M
GOOGLE
2-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star Empty Star

Long wait time for advisor to come in even have appointment. Advisor seem working fine no complain

Raj N Rao
Raj N Rao
GOOGLE
3-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Empty Star Empty Star Empty Star

I paid $30 for a paid interior vacuuming & wipe down. Unfortunately, there was a dirty wipe left on the passenger car seat & the interiors did not look like it was wiped at all. I'm disappointed with the cleaning service.

Minh Nguyen
Minh Nguyen
GOOGLE
3-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Empty Star Empty Star Empty Star

My apt at 4pm.. Car oil change at 5:45pm.... Dang, been nice if rep told me that ahead when checked in 4pm. Waste of time!

Vinith Kumar
Vinith Kumar
GOOGLE
3-3-2026
Full Star Empty Star Empty Star Empty Star Empty Star
Schorsch Schorsch
Schorsch Schorsch
GOOGLE
3-3-2026
Full Star Empty Star Empty Star Empty Star Empty Star

Really bad service. Instead of one day, the job took them 7 days. They said they will cover my rental car, but I am still waiting for my check after multiple weeks. Go to a different location where they know what they are doing.

mixao tran
mixao tran
GOOGLE
3-1-2026
Full Star Empty Star Empty Star Empty Star Empty Star

Took more than 3 hrs for oil change. After the jobs was done it take approximately 30 minutes to track down the car location by review the cameras footage. The appointment was meaningless because the customer still waiting for long times. Very disappointed.

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