Tamara recall engine failure almost caused a major accident. Dealership tells me the it's an recall but, it has now expired. I don't understand how a safety recall can expire. I need help from an attorney on this matter. Because this isn't right. Can you recommend an attorney? They said they could only do new rings and new pistons back then but now toyota will not even do that. So now I just have a 5,000 bill for a new engine.
2006 Toyota RAV4 engine complaints
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Losing oil engine making noise no power
Oil light came on seconds before check engine light. Car would not accelerate and I had to pull off road. Engine required four (4) quarts of oil. No warning of low oil!! I was driving on an interstate highway at this time!
Ever since my vehicle hit 100,000 miles, it has been burning oil excessively at the rate of about 2-3 quarts every 800-1000 miles. The vehicle currently has approx. 116,000 miles on it. Prior to reaching 100,000 miles, it was tested by toyota via a service "bulletin", not a "recall" for this issue, and passed. But, after reaching 100,000 miles it was tested again, and failed. Unfortunately, the vehicle is no longer under any type of warranty coverage, making repairs financially impossible
It was recalled for motor oil consumption. But was not able to take it forbpersonal reasons. Recall expired it can not be fixed. Now car is consuming alot of oil. Don't know what to do.
Burning engine oil, turns out need to fill engine oil very frequently. Search online, it's a recall. But it's expired for me
Oil consumption reference #ze7
Oil consumption reference # ze7
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was using an excessive amount of oil. Additionally, a quart of oil was added to the vehicle weekly and the oil indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (toyota of york, 1885 whiteford road, york, pa 17402, (717) 755-2961), but was not diagnosed because the contact declined to pay the fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 142,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed a quart of oil every 50 miles. The vehicle was taken to kerry toyota (6050 hopeful church rd, florence, ky 41042, 859‑371‑3939) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Toyota oil consumption. When changing the oil, the oil pan only drains roughly 2 quarts of oil. I checked online to see if there were any recalls on oil consumption for the make, model, and year of the car and there was. Unfortunately, when typing in the VIN it did not have a recall for that specific vehicle. But it did matched exactly what the symptoms of that recall was. I called the 1-800 customer help line and they were unhelpful. I was told the recall expired and the previous owner did not take action with the recall. This can be a huge road safety hazard for both the driver and other drivers around the vehicle. The car is consuming oil due to the pistons recall. Please help.
I purchased the vehicle used last april. Less than 30 days later I realized it was burning excessive oil. I brought it to the used car dealership that I purchased it from he said he would check some spark plugs and it would be fine. Few days after he "fixed the problem" I had to add more more oil. I brought it back to him he said that 2006 rav 4 toyota rav 4s are known to burn excessive oil. He said he would provide me with car to trade at no cost. Almost one year has gone by and this has not happened. I feel that he should do something about it and give me my money back but I feel that toyota should also be held responsible
2az-fe oil burning problem. Currently burning 1 quart of oil every 500 miles
Twice in the last 24 hours there has been sudden acceleration when braking for a stop.
I bought a 2006 rav4 limited from toyota of elizabeth city in nc. This rav4 is nice and runs well, however it consumes about 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. I spoke with the previous owner, whom informed me that he expressed the issue to the dealership where he traded this vehicle in at. The dealer failed to let us know about this extensive tsb relating to the excessive oil consumption. It is not nice to sell a vehicle with a well known active tsb. It is further unacceptable for toyota to not have a all out recall on this issue. Will be calling toyota customer service.
Burning oil. I have to put oil all the time. Mechanics said car can't fix because the engine is the problem. I can only change the engine because it is a manufacturer problems. The car burn gas as well.
Purchased vehicle with 159,000 miles. Noticed it used an inordinate amount of oil. Engine siezed up and failed at 165,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle burned an excessive amount of oil. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 1801053296. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Noticed at about 98,000 miles the vehicle was using more oil than expected. I now find after a dealer test that the vehicle is consuming oil at the rate of 2 quarts per 1200 miles. I feel that this is excessive and in spite of the fact that it is past the warranty period which was mostly kept quiet by toyota I feel they should be responsible for all the repairs for a longer period of time to allow all the ones including myself an opportunity to get the repairs. Test was done on 12/22/2017.
2006 toyota rav4 with 51,000 miles: my daughter was driving the vehicle on a major highway going 70 MPH (the speed limit) and all of a sudden all the lights came on in the dash and car died, left my daughter stranded on a major highway. Had it towed and it was an engine failure. Yes, engine failed at 51,000 miles. Out of warranty and toyota won't do a thing about it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving, there was excessive oil consumption without warning. An oil consumption test determined that there were two quarts of oil lost within 1,100 miles. The vehicle was taken to jones toyota (1508 belair road, belair, md 21014) where it was diagnosed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they would not consider the warranty and there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 136,900.
Excessive oil consumption. Three weeks ago, august 2017, at 100,000 miles I have had to add 1 quart of oil every other week.
The car started knocking, went straight to a shop and it turns out it had no oil in it. Was due for an oil change but not to the point it should have been out of oil and had not shown any signs of leaking.
It seems there is a problem with the oil consumption in many different toyota vehicle models including mine. I brought my vehicle in for service on this particular problem and they did an oil consumption test, which was not performed as I drove over the required 1200 miles. However, they told me I needed to have the bottom part of the engine rebuilt. Not once did they mention the ongoing problem. I told them I had to think about it and was told to check the oil more often than normal. After getting home and doing research online did I find that my engine can seize at any time even with oil in it. Also, if I pay for the repairs, this can happen again. I don't have the money for repairs nor another vehicle. There should have been a recall on this problem. I would have never bought my car if I would have known. I don't know what to do. Can you advise?
2006 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle failed while being driven. It was towed to the dealer where a hole was discovered in the engine. The consumer requested to be advised on how a hole could form in the engine. The consumer had the engine replaced.
I took my vehicle in for a recall. The technician found it was low on oil and filled it. Two weeks later I had my mechanic check and it was low 2 quarts of oil. I set my trip odometer. It has been 2000 miles and I have had to add 4 quarts of oil to my engine. I am told this excessive oil consumption is due to bad pistons that will need to be changed. I understand this to be a costly repair.
My rav4 has been consuming excessive oil and when I took it to the toyota service station, I am told it needs engine overhaul to include piston and quoted 5258$. When engine oil sign on dashboard has been going on since june 2016, and every 5000 miles the service center tops the oil it got fixed. And intermittently, I had to top the oil. The matter has gone undiagnosed until 6/28/17. When I look back it was a global issues with toyota http://www.toyotaproblems.com/trends/excessive-oil-consumption/ I did not receive any letters from toyota about this issue. Toyota saying the warranty extension program expired in october 2016 and they will not provide any assistance and now I am faced with a big bill.
Engine started excessively burning oil at approx 110,000 mile mark. Took to dealer. Warranty was still valid. Engine would be almost dry at 3,000 mile mark. They did a consumption test, said it passed. When I asked how that could be since it shouldn't be dry at 3,000 mile mark. They told me to watch it and come back. When it happened again, way before next oil change was needed, 3,300 miles, bone dry, they said my warranty was expired. Internet shows this is a problem with my make, model and year car, they know it, but refuse to recall due to cost. They refuse to fix the engine.
I hear a riddling noise from the engine each time I start the car. Click sound when I turn the wheel.
This car has the infamous toyota excessive oil consumption issue with the 2.4 l i4 engine. It burns a qt of oil in 2000 miles or less.
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