How to determine manuacture date from VIN?

[lkotovich]

My wife and I purchased 2004 4Runner Sport Edition (V6-4WD) in early January 2004. We love the vehicle!

How can I determine the vehicle manufacture date from the vehicle VIN?

I just read that Toyota issued a TSB about a potential crankshaft problem.

Leon

 

[02sport]

you can check out the sticker on the door jamb, date should be printed there.

 

[TechWrench]

My wife and I purchased 2004 4Runner Sport Edition (V6-4WD) in early January 2004. We love the vehicle!

How can I determine the vehicle manufacture date from the vehicle VIN?

I just read that Toyota issued a TSB about a potential crankshaft problem.

Leon

If you have had the vehicle in for service at the dealer, they usually put the build date on the invoice, mine does.

 

[lkotovich]

Everyone,

Thanks for your help.

I checked the sticker on the driver side door frame. The vehicle build date is "11/03". November 2003, perhaps?

In any case, I called Toyota Customer Assistance Center today and gave them my VIN number. Toyota indicated that my vehicle is not affected by the crankshaft pulley recall.

Leon

 

[ResumeSpeed]

Any Toyota dealer should will willing to run your VIN and print out a "Build sheet" for you. This is a great reference to have as it lists every single option, sales codes, etc., far more informative than the original sticker and well worth having.