2007 Toyota RAV4: check engine light

Filed Dec 9, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · GA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the sound was coming from the tires. The contact was informed that no issues were found. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine warning light, the traction control warning light, and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 22, 2022 · Engine · 150,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a quart of oil each was added each week. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Engine · 148,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to crown toyota of lawrence (3430 iowa st, lawrence, ks 66046) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine piston rods failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. The contact added additional oil and the engine was cold. In addition, the check engine, slip traction control, and 4wd warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to brewer airport toyota (8900 university blvd, moon, pa 15108, (412) 357-5503), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. The failure mileage was 115,000 *bf *js parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 17, 2016 · Engine · 110,000 miles · WI

Oil cumsumption recall. My check engine light would pop on only a few weeks after an oil change. I brought the car in for an oil consumption test. Brought the car back in 1200 miles after the oil change, and they said the car failed the oil consumption test, and that I would be notified when they have a fix. Four months later I am still waiting. Had another oil change near the end of march, I inquired on what the status was for this fix, they told me that since this is a large national recall that I was on the bottom of a repair list, and that there is only one plant in the united states making parts for this recall. They then told me that I have been moved up to number 5 on their wait list. Toward the end of april, my check engine light went on again. I first checked the dipstick, and there was no oil on it. I refilled the oil myself and it took a full 5 quarts. Now there is oil on the dipstick, still have yet to hear a thing from toyota. Why are they making me wait? Are they waiting until the warranty on my car expires so I have to pay for the repair? In my opinion, to make me have to wait this long is not right. Toyota is a billion dollar industry and should have the parts ready especially for a recall of this magnitude.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 110,000 miles · VA

Driving on the highway going about 75mph after about 5 hours when a bunch of warning lights came on (including battery, air bag, and brake), my power steering failed and my speedometer quit working. Pulled over on the side of the highway and let my car sit for a minute, restarted my car and three different lights came on (vsc, check engine and slip indicator) and my cruise control wouldn't work anymore. My car currently has about 110,000 miles. This is not a wear and tear issue; this is a defect. From reading online, there are many complaints of the same issue. This could be a fatal defect and should be taken seriously. This is the second time my power steering has failed while driving.

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Engine · 108,000 miles · MD

Hello, my wife owns a 2007 toyota rav4 with 108,000 miles on it. It received an oil change at 103k miles, and I just brought it in to the dealership for a suspicious (and loud) top end noise, and the engine appeared to be empty of oil when the dealership checked it. There were no warnings, other than the check engine light coming on at precisely the right time to indicate the next oil change. Also no puddles of oil in the driveway. This appears to make me (at least potentially) an interested party in the toyota oil consumption defect class action lawsuit , april lax, et al. V. Toyota motor corporation, et al., case no. 14-cv-01490, in the u.s. District court for the northern district of california. Please let me know if you can recommend a course of action for me at this time.

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 73,700 miles · AZ

First noticed the problem on 11/10/2014 when approaching a stop light. The rav4 took longer than normal to come to a stop with greater force required to stop. Once fully stopped, the vehicle was idling with low RPM's (~500) and the check engine light turned on along with vsc and trac lights. Was able to drive the vehicle home, but experienced the same symptoms at every stop light / stop sign. Contacted toyota dealership in tucson immediately and scheduled emergency service for the next morning. The toyota dealership diagnosed the problem with two error codes (p0171 and p0174 - lean air/fuel mix). Was told they suspected a bad tank of gas. Toyota addressed one open recall (service campaign bst - reflash brake control computer) on my vehicle but did not investigate the error codes, only cleared them. The following day while driving home, the same issue occurred. Almost no brake pressure and barely able to stop. Check engine light, vsc, and trac lights all illuminated again. Low idle speed as well. Contacted a different local mechanic for a second opinion. Was informed the brake booster needed to be replaced due to damage in the diaphragm causing loss of vacuum pressure (which helped explain the two error codes related to lean air/fuel mix). Total repair bill over $1000. Just lucky nobody was injured due to failing brake system on toyota's part.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Engine · 70,000 miles · TX

My 07 rav 4 has hard/ rough idling issue. The car will (at times) has rough idling issue right at coming to a complete stop. This issue does not occur when AC/heat fan is on. But beside that at times engines feels like it is about to stop and idle falls below 400 RPM shaking or vibrating the whole car for good 3-5 second and then spikes back up just enough to slow down that vibration a bit. At this point my foot is still on brake. No check engine or any other lights on.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 89,400 miles · WI

After the check engine, vehicle stability control & 4wd warning lights displayed on my 2007 toyota rav4 with 89,400 miles, I went to my local toyota dealer for a diagnosis of the problem. Upon inspection and testing, their service advisor stated, "the emissions system has malfunctioned since water has leaked into the emission system & its charcoal canister". The source of the water occurred since the fuel filler tube housing no longer was properly attached/secured to the vehicle. This allowed rwater coming down the side of the vehicle to enter through the fuel filler door by the fuel cap into the charcoal canister. To remedy the problem, the fuel filler assembly along with gaskets, some electronic and the charcoal canister required replacement for the emission system to properly function and to be in compliance with epa standards. The total cost of the repair $1,400 which toyota would not cover since it was not under recall, nor would they consider paying under my extended 6 yr 100,000 mile warranty since that expired july 5, 2013. I find it incredible that toyota would not pay for these repairs since they involve emissions as well as a safety issues. Based on my review of various blogs covering rav4's, this is a common problem and toyota admits no fault. As with all issues with toyota they deny they have design/safety issues with any of their vehicles - sudden acceleration, steering suspension & braking. It took me repeated service visits to get them to replace the front steering rack under my extended warranty. I feel my fuel filler assembly and charcoal canister repair is a safety issue since gasoline could easily leak out down the tube on gasoline overfill and cause a fire if it reached the exhaust system. 20 yrs ago I had a similar issue with a honda which was repaired under a recall at no charge. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you

Filed Jan 19, 2014 · Engine · 90,000 miles · AR

Car began smoking from the exhaust. Engine lights came on. Pulled over. No oil. Filled with oiled, waited awhile and was able to drive car home. Later went to dealer and they suspect possible ring or valve failure and was advised to carry oil in the car and check oil level before and after driving to prevent engine seize. Contacted dealer and toyota, but they claim since it is after the warranty and because we missed some of our scheduled oil changes they would not be responsible. However, I have read of others with the same problem even though they did all their scheduled oil changes.

Filed Nov 27, 2013 · Engine · 62,729 miles · PA

My son was driving home from work when the car stopped performing properly. Shaking and no acceleration. He had to reduce speed and wave people past him on a 2-lane road. I took the car to the mechanic, the next day with the same difficulty. Drove with hazard lights on. My mechanic reported the car had less than 1 quart of oil, and the engine was blown. I felt that was not possible. Never any oil in driveway. Oil had been changed within last 4 months and 4000 miles. The car has less than 63000 miles and has been maintained. The check engine oil light never came on. It makes no sense. Cost for new engine is $7,000. I did some research. Google "toyota oil consumption issue". Numerous reports of the exact same issue. Toyota even has a service bulletin t-sb-0094-11 that describes this very issue for this very make and VIN. Only it isn't a recall, and unless you are a dealer service center you do not receive the bulletin. So unfortunately, the way toyota is handling this, you learn about this issue only after the car gives out. This is outrageous. My 18 year old daughter used this vehicle to drive to school every day! With my 16 and 13 year old sons as passengers! It is plain luck that the car didn't give out while she was driving them all in rush hour morning traffic. This engine defect is all well documented. It seems like toyota is ducking and dodging responsibility for a defect they acknowledged in their very own service bulletin? How is this possible? *updated 12/17/13