2008 Toyota Prius: excessive oil consumption

Filed Jul 19, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 135,000 miles · AZ

Son was driving car on city street going around 35 MPH, then 20 brakes went out completely until parked. Started with a loud beep noise, lights on dash then brakes no longer worked. He had to push as hard as he could to try and at least slow car down not to hit car in front of him, pulled into bike lane to avoid crash as car would not stop. Turned car off and left in parking lot. I went to get car to drive home and then brakes were working. However scared to let him drive it in case issues happen s again. Have not taken to dealership yet. The other issue is since we purchase the car burns oil, car has around 130k miles and before 3000 miles up have less then quart of oil and no.lwaks in drive way therefore feel it must be buring oil. Add ouk at each gass fill up to avoid no oil.

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 138,000 miles · PA

Defective engine required replacement prior to 139k miles (due to cylinder malfunction and excessive oil consumption), at a cost of $3700 for a used one. This has also damaged the catalytic converter, quoted at $900. At 149k miles, the hybrid battery has failed as well, which has a quoted replacement cost of $2400. While slightly outside of warranty, the engine and hybrid battery are both core components that are expected to last significantly longer. In carb states, toyota even warrants the hybrid battery for 150k miles. The cost of replacing them exceeds the kbb value of the car, which is unacceptable for a 10 year old vehicle with average mileage that was properly maintained. I contacted both the dealership and manufacturer, and neither will accept any ownership in the matter, or provide assistance on repair costs.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Engine · 150,000 miles · FL

Car burns a quart of oil every 1000 miles which started at 150k. This is an ongoing problem that cant be fixed.

Filed Mar 2, 2018 · Engine · 76,500 miles · CA

Excessive oil consumption. One quart down every 1500 miles. First noticed jan 5, 2018

Filed Dec 27, 2017 · Engine · 108,497 miles · CO

My car had performed perfectly for the first 100k miles. By 112k miles the oil was very low, no oil on the dip stick when I went in to have the oil change. Yet there was no low oil light or engine light to warn me. This was a complete surprise to me since that had never happened before and the usage had been at a normal rate up until then. I began looking for leaks, etc with no evidence of that. The next service it was again extremely low. I now know that I must add about a quart every 1000 miles to keep up with its demand. The dealer and other mechanics all tell me the only solution is a new engine. Some suggest a used or rebuilt one though they are still many thousands of dollars. This problem, they say, will only get worse, clogging the spark plugs and potentially having an incident of engine stalling or shutting totally down while driving. This is a safety issue that toyota should be fixing. I paid $1500 for an extended warranty for the first 100k miles with no problems, and now, it seems, I am stuck with a true lemon! This car should be listed with the others that toyota has acknowledged have engine defects because it has the same problem. I will never by another toyota unless they warranty this issue. The word is getting out. They do not take care of their defect problems. So much for the very undeserved reputation of many toyota models!

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Engine · 130,000 miles · FL

Toyota has excluded the prius in advising their owner about excessive oil consumption but included the camry, corolla, seqoiua etc. It burns/not leaks 1 quart every 1,000miles. No warning light on the prius just have to keep checking it. Dealer says no fix except eventually put in a new engine. On the prius chat forum many people have noted the same problem with no assistance from toyota.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · 70,000 miles · CO

My car is consuming oil. Told toyota dealer about it 2-3 years ago several times and they kept saying just add oil. Now it is worse. I need to add oil every gas fill up. Not leaking or burning, but using oil! I have added 4 quarts since last oil change and only gone over approx 2200 miles.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Engine · WI

Burning oil and clogged injectors at 90000 miles despite have all oil changes at prescribed intervals as advised by toyota. An engine rebuild and injector replacement have been recommended. No satisfaction from toyota despite known problem.

Filed Aug 26, 2016 · Engine · 93,000 miles · CA

At 93,000 miles my 2008 toyota prius began rapidly consuming oil. I was told by dealer that nothing could be done and I needed to carry oil with me and check level every time I fill up my gas tank. This is a known issue with the toyota prius according to my dealer and web research.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · PA

I have had my 2008 prius since it was new and I have taken meticulous care of the vehicle with documentation to prove it. The vehicle is burning oil to the extent that I have to put a quart of oil in every 700 miles. My local dealership confirmed it is an issue with the vehicle but toyota USA said they won't do anything about it because there "has not been enough complaints". However, the toyota prius chat website has numerous complaints about oil consumption. Toyota did an extended warranty for the corolla and camry but refuses to do anything for the prius. Numerous attempts have been made with toyota USA to correct this issue but they refuse to do so. They did say they corrected the issue in the newer models . . .but yet don't want to acknowledge that is it an issue! So, they corrected an issue that they currently don't acknowledge is an issue!! Second to this issue is that the back window can only be closed by the driver's window button and will not close for the person sitting at that window in the back.

Filed Jun 20, 2015 · Engine · 149,706 miles · CA

After a routine oil change at 149,706 miles, my 2008 toyota prius began using an excessive amount of oil, about 1 quart every 1,000 miles. I have had the oil changed regularly since the car was new (I bought it new in january 2008) and have had nearly all the required service done by a registered, licensed mechanic in middletown, california, which is where I live. I discovered the excessive oil use when I next had the oil changed at about 155,000 miles.