The crank pulley problem was significant enough that Toyota recalled 2004-2006 V6 Highlanders, plus some other cars. However, our car "missed the cutoff", so despite being a 2004, the recall did not apply to us- even though our car had the exact same problem as all cars that were recalled. When calling Toyota all they say is "It was determined that cars manufactured before a certain date did not have this problem". Determined by whom? Determined by the people at Toyota who don't want to pay for their mistakes!
The crank pulley problem was significant enough that Toyota recalled 2004-2006 V6 Highlanders, plus some other cars. However, our car "missed the cutoff", so despite being a 2004, the recall did not apply to us- even though our car had the exact same problem as all cars that were recalled. When calling Toyota all they say is "It was determined that cars manufactured before a certain date did not have this problem". Determined by whom? Determined by the people at Toyota who don't want to pay for their mistakes!
- Linda M., Arlington, VA, US