Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Toyota Highlander

On may 5, 2020 I stopped at a red light in the left turn lane, after just having a 20k maintenance performed on my 2018 Highlander xle. After the light turned green, I accelerated and as I was entering the intersection, the vehicle abruptly stalled. It was not a smooth deceleration, but rather a jolting and abrupt, slamming deceleration, almost screeching to a halt. Luckily, the car behind me slammed on their brakes and did not hit me. Engine lights came on, and after the car was stopped completely, it restarted and I drove into the nearest parking lot. Had I and the cars behind me been traveling faster, it's likely that I would have been rear-ended. The stopping force was enough to slam me into my seatbelt. I called Toyota service and they recommended that I turn off the auto-start function every time I drive the vehicle, which I have done. This appears to be directly related to the safety recall 20ta02, where the low-pressure fuel pump may stop operating. The vehicle is in an extremely unsafe driving condition and I'm very disappointed that Toyota has not rolled out the recall repair sooner. I'm lucky that I was the only occupant in the vehicle, and if this happened on the freeway with my family in the car, the results could have been catastrophic.

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Engine is making a audible knocking sound that increases with engine rpm. The sound is emitting from the bottom right hand side of the engine (underneath/to the right of the oil pan on the side nearest to the pulleys and serpentine belt). I have reported this issue to reliable Toyota in springfield missouri. Dealer claims the sound is normal even after video evidence was provided. However, I have not heard a knocking sound coming from other Highlanders. A non dealer mechanic was consulted and he heard to noise and advised my to return to the dealer so they may solve the issue under warranty,.

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The outer ring of the crank shaft pulley has pulled away from the inner ring causing damage to all system and can affect steering. This already has a recall for my make, model and year, but not for my VIN number. It seems strange that this exact same thing that has the recall affects my car, but repair is not covered. Should recall be expanded to include other VIN numbers??.

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I have been the owner of my 2003 Toyota Highlander, for almost 8 years. I got it in Nov. 2008 at around the 69,000 mark. Since then, I have made sure that my car/baby has had the works in care, to keep the quality and value of the vehicle up. This would include:oil changes, new brakes, new tires, repairs of belts/filters etc, hoses, tune ups, great gas and car washes/body care. Most of this has been done by the dealership here in culver city CA. I've depended on them to tell me what was good/bad about my car and trusted them in doing so. I also made sure to do the repairs they suggested. Sometimes however they said it was fine, but would come to find out, I did have issues. This made me wonder if Toyota was trustworthy/doing their jobs right and now I feel the same lack of trust in my cars performance /current state. I can say I have only put 50,000 miles or so on my car in the last 8 years, and I know Toyotas can/should last until 250,000 or so, without major issues. However since 2015 I have dealt, with one thing after the next with the car. Most recently this past weekend where my engine completely blew. How could a engine blow out on such a well maintained car? well after reviewing other complaints online, it seems this year and model has this problem often, once they reach around 110,000 mark or so. Why? it seems to be a faulty engine /something that should definitely be recalled. We as consumers shouldn't have to spend thousands on a car, thousands to keep it in great condition and then thousands when are engines fail and this has been reported. Other may simply think there is no hope and don't bother. But I am bothered, because now I am without a car. I don't have the funds for this repair. I have a young child and when I bought this car, thought it would last. I also have had problems with braking/cars pedal going into the floor! this is unacceptable!! help!!.

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I am the original owner of our 2001toyota 3. 0 Highlander. I also own a 2008 Toyota tundra pickup and a 2008 Lexus ES 350. Our Highlander has been exceptional vehicle. I have performed all the required maintenance on our vehicles since their purchase, oil changes, fluids levels, serpentine and power steering belts replacements, tire rotation, air and fuel filters replacement, wipers, struts, and miscellaneous items. The only service that was performed by technicians was coolant and transmission oil service. On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 while my way home from work, I noticed that my check engine light activated. When I got home, I use my obd code reader and obtained the fault code of p1349. It should be noted that my vehicle appeared to be running normally. After reading the possible causes, I took it to a local service center and had an oil change performed. I did this because I had a coupon for an oil change and filter for $14. 99. I reset the check engine light and then drove the vehicle work. On the way home, I noticed that my check engine light and my low oil pressure light had activated. As I attempted to make it off the freeway, I noticed that the motor start messing. By the time I got to the off ramp, the engine was emitting loud banging sounds and was struggling. By the time is able to safely park the vehicle, the motor had ceased. As an original owner, I do not recall ever receiving a notice regarding oil jelly. I am requesting that my motor failure be covered the oil gel settlement. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Highlander. The contact started the vehicle and the check engine and voc warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and advised that the crankshaft pulley needed to be replaced. The dealer advised that there was a crack in the pulley that could cause the power steering pump to become compromised. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v539000, (engine and engine cooling) but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who also informed her that the crankshaft pulley needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer who offered no further assistant. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Vsc (vehicle stability control, including abs) & check engine lights have been turning on intermittently almost from the start of our ownership of this 2003 Toyota Highlander v6 awd limited and after costly repairs at the dealer they are still on continuously. Last time (may-June 2010) dealer replaced front brake pads & rotors; rear axles and speed sensors and now wants to replace additional components that do not appear connected. First time car was serviced under warranty at dealer and that too did not last for long. Toyota car satisfaction center has not been helpfull. Case # [xxx]. Ford has issued a recall for similar issue recently: 10s13 for rear axle breakage in the snow belt! Toyota refuses to acknowledge issue and internet has many discussions on topic. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2003 Toyota Highlander v6 4wd 45000 miles. It wa s already more than 2 years I have been experiencing exactly the same problem as 'described in NHTSA recall 100i0160 000- concerning accessory drive belt squeal/ belt tensioner rattles. Dealership response was that NHTSA item number 100i0160 didn't apply to v6 Highlanders.

Black smoke came out of the exhaust pipe, and vehicle consumed excessive oil. Dealership wanted to replace the valve seal and piston o-ring s, but the parts were on back order. Vehicle is at the dealership for repairs and consumer was asked to use a rental car since vehicle's parts for repair where not available at that time. Consumer received a call from dealer that vehicle was ready top be picked up. When consumer picked up the vehicle, he noticed that vehicle is once again smoking and experienced hesitation. Took vehicle to dealership and replaced the timing belt which caused the hesitation. However, the problem with the smoke coming out and occasional hesitation still exist.

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