Venza automatic transmission torque converter issue

My 2020 Toyota Venza with the gasoline engine is acting up. Only 38460 km. The check engine light and transmission indicator are both on. It feels like the gearbox is slipping, shifts are unclean, and I'm getting grinding noises sometimes. I scanned it, and it's throwing codes related to the automatic transmission torque converter lock-up clutch. Sounds like a defective converter, right? Anyone else seen this?

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Whoa, sounds rough! I have a Venza too and had similar symptoms a while back – slipping, weird noises. I'm no mechanic, but it definitely sounds like a transmission thing. Was the error code specific to the torque converter?

Yeah, the code nailed it: torque converter lock-up clutch performance. I'm thinking it's properly broken. Your symptoms sound almost identical. Did you get the same error code? And what did it end up being for you?

Ah shoot, that sucks. I don't remember the exact code, but yeah, it was something about the torque converter too. I didn't mess around with it myself, just took it straight to a reputable workshop. Best to get it checked by pros.

Appreciate the input. Looks like I'm heading to the shop as well. Confirmed today: automatic transmission converter defective, needs replacement. Quoted 2120€! Ouch! Thanks again for sharing your experience.

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