Paul3637

To help you make a more informed decision on this high ticket item, why not take it to a dealer and have them do a complete transmission flush including drop the pan. It won't be cheap ... $300+ but they should be able to tell with a visual inspection and a review of the "droppings" if any in the pan, if any, overall condition, trappings in the filter (felt/screen?), etc. Should you decide to keep it, the full tranny flush and clean should extend the life of the transmission. Should you decide to get rid of it, the 2014 Highlander is awesome.

The recall notices went out in early 2010. This is separate and apart from these oil cooler hoses and is essentially "old news" if you scan the internet. I hope you had your vvt-i oil line replaced by now !!!! See: https://sites.google.com/site/toyotav6oillinescandal/

These are starting to fail like crazy now on RX350, Highlander, & Sienna with oil coolers. There is both a Lexus and Toyota TSB out now but no recall: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-second-generation/669682-2007-rx-oil-line-failure-catastrophic-consequences-pictures.html TSB 0154-11 dated December 21, 2011. The TSB applies for 2007-2011 RX350 and 2010-2011 RX450h. http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/274-2nd-generation-2004-2010/478377-oil-cooler-leak.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/122-2nd-generation-2008-2013/478913-possible-massive-oil-leak-trailer-tow-pkg-oil-cooler-tsb.html This issue is unbelievable.