2008 Scion XB: excessive oil consumption

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 scion xb. The contact stated that the vehicle was burning oil excessively without warning. The oil had to be replaced three to four times after an oil change. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Engine · 104,809 miles · CA

On 1/11/19 I took my 2008 scion xb to toyota one of oakland for 150,000 mile service (my mileage was 104,809 at the time.) at the appointment, I explained I noticed my car using more oil than usual. I had the 100,000 mile service completed on 8/10/18 and noticed I had to add additional oil to the engine since then, approximately 3 to 4 quarts. The weekend of 11/11/18, I noticed the oil was low when I checked the level, but the oil light never came on to notify me. The technician told me that toyota had an excessive oil extended warranty which expired last year and asked me if I was notified by toyota. I had not received any information regarding the extended warranty. I had been notified several times by mail and even a phone call regarding the takata air bag recall and the trd brake kit recall but never about the excessive oil issue until told by the technician. The technician suggested I call toyota customer service and maybe they would offer some consideration since I was never notified by toyota. I called and spoke with two representatives, both very nice but would not offer any assistance with the excessive oil extended warranty, since I had no issues until now and the warranty was over. I reviewed the toyota website at https://www.toyoheadquarters.com and found a letter that had allegedly been sent out to all owners of vehicles with excessive oil consumption issues. I never received this letter. I also found the toyota excessive oil consumption class action lawsuit dating back to 2011 and they had issued a tsb which again I never heard about until now. I have consistently been taking my scion to toyota for regular services and never was it reported to me. Had I known excessive oil was an issue, I would have been alerted to pay attention to the oil level in my car. Since the oil light never went off, I don't know how long my car has been needing more oil.

Filed Nov 24, 2018 · Engine · 148,000 miles · IL

My scion xb 2008 model was recalled a couple years ago for excessive oil consumption. And I went twice for service at the toyota of naperville, I was told to come back after a certain amount of miles traveled, so that they could recall the car that obviously had a problem with consuming oil. This was impossible to appease due to the distance of my work from my home. I have to travel 30 miles a day. I have been rejected due to that, because I was over about 11-13 miles each time. In consequence of those events, I put oil in the car every week so that I could keep the engine running. Despite my efforts, the engine seized right after I paid off the car. I feel like I was swindled by the dealership, and the least they can do is replace my engine. I need a car to make it to work to provide for my family of 5 and the way toyota has treated my issue has been unsatisfactory at best. Thank you for your consideration.

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Engine · CA

I've been hearing that my car has an engine oil consumption, and since I've own the car I've been buying 1-2 quarts of oil a week! Took my car to dealer recently and found out my extended warranty or factory warranty expired . Now I never received any notice about my factory warrant expiration date ! I was never informed and I would like to fix the problem on my vehicle. I'm a first time car buyer and I'm planing on keeping my car to as long as I possibly can! Now I would like to speak with someone who can help me fix the oil consumption problem! I need this taken care of , or I will seek legal matter agains you!

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

Oil consumption, I went to fewer and apparently my warranty has expired, which I was never informed or never received a notice! Now I'm screwed because I was planning on keeping my car forever and it a problem that needs to be fix by th manufacture! I never was notified and never revived any letters. I was told by toyota customer service that it was probably sent to original owner! Now I need this fixed or I need my full refund if the car can't be fixed without any charge!

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Engine · 85,000 miles · FL

Excessive oil consumption

Filed Feb 3, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

There no visible leak and losing or burning oil , we dont use the our car that much problem started when it reach 100k , I took for change oil at dealership they say its normal and still having the same problem..

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 118,000 miles · TX

Using excessive oil. I even use the factory recommended weight with full synth. Uses ~2 1/2 quarts per 3000 miles. No smoke. No visible leak.

Filed Oct 14, 2017 · Engine · 102,000 miles · NJ

Excessive oil consumption, blows smoke out of exhaust pipe, and has very loud engine noise. Sounds like the motor is going to blow. Cant use the vehicle.

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Engine · 141,000 miles · CA

We are victims of the oil consumption issue toyota was having with certain models. We did not know about this problem until we went to the dealership complaining about low oil after we had to put oil in the car after we had an oil change done. We then figured out this issue had been outstanding for years but we were never notified about the issue. We contacted toyota and they explain the warranty expired last month and they would not help us out at all. How could they abandon a customer when a known issue has occurred. We were told by the dealership that several cars had come in with the same issue and that it was common. How could toyota get away with a faulty product and not be held accountable. They have lost my support since they will not support me. We now have a car that is not worth anything because of the cost of repairs. This financially sets us back and will now put my family into a financial bind since we are forced into looking for another reliable car to commute to work in. Thanks for nothing toyota.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Engine · 12,000 miles · AZ

Excessive oil consumption. Qualified for warranty enhancement. Oil consumption test conducted through dealerships is rigged. I have charged the oil usage in my car for over 24 months and it burns through in excess of a quart every 800 - 900 miles.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · TX

Excessive oil consumption. I have to add two quarts of oil between every oil change and the vehicle is still a quart low when it's changed. I received a letter from toyota to have vehicle tested for excessive oil consumption. Test results show it uses .6 quarts in 1000 miles, toyota says that's normal.