2007 Toyota RAV4: engine failure

Filed May 15, 2025 · Steering · 222,822 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 222,822.

Filed Oct 10, 2021 · Engine · VA

Excessive oil consumption. Oil checked religiously every Friday. (Added 1-1.5 quarts weekly 500-700 miles). Vehicle owned 21 months. Oil checked and added on Friday 10/08, Saturday 10/09 Engine failed, no oil on dipstick and motor has a grinding sound.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Engine · MO

Excessive oil consumption may lead to engine failure

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Engine · MA

My toyota rav4 (2007) started showing signs of excessive oil combustion. I started having oil changes every 2-3k miles. 1200 miles after my last oil change the engine seized due to a lack of oil. The vehicle was stationary at a convenience store when it died. I've since learned that the issue is known and their is a tsb that was issued to dealerships.

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Engine · 135,000 miles · AE

We were driving on the autobahn in germany (mil family) when the engine stalled without any warning. Our oil level was fine the day before we stalled. We check our oil every weekend since our rav4 has a very high oil consumption rate. Our eggine seized while we were going about 90 MPH with other cars around us going even faster. We are lucky to have not caused an fatal accident. We would like something done about this.

Filed Jul 17, 2018 · Engine · 110,000 miles · NY

My rav4 truck was taken to the dealership for service as oil light came on, however, truck was not due for an oil change as service was done may 2018. Technician informed me that the truck was burning oil and required the replacement of pistons inside engine. At that time, I was informed that under the excessive engine oil consumption warranty, it would be covered at no charge to customers. Unfortunately, the warranty is expired for my truck and nothing can be done by toyota. However, regular maintenance on the truck never indicated a problem and no mention of this issue was ever addressed by the technicians. A year ago the truck would have been covered and now my safety and the safety of others is being compromised. Of course, engine failure did not occur until after the warranty period even though regular oil changes were being done. Just because the warranty is expired doesn't mean the issue doesn't exist! Why is a company allowed to put lives in danger? Toyota is quick to address a recall issue yet doesn't seem to think this is such an issue. In no time, you could be out of a car/truck without you even knowing why especially when services are being done in a timely manner. How is it that dealer service centers know when you haven't done a recall on your car yet don't address/advise an issue that potentially be a problem if not taken care of in the long run. I guess the customers safety is not a priority.

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Engine · 115,000 miles · MO

Total engine failure at 115,000 miles due to excessive oil consumption. Burned through 4 quarts of oil in less than 3 weeks time. Need a new engine or engine rebuild. Will be $4,000 to fix. Toyota is aware of the issue and had issued enhanced warranties for vehicle n the past. We purchased the vehicle in 2015 after notifications had been sent. Issue often becomes apparent around 100,000 miles according to research. Calls with toyota have been unsuccessful at any sort of recourse for this. Toyota customer service rep claims to receive multiple calls per week on this issue. Our engine failed on a major interstate. While traveling 60 miles per hour.

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact's vehicle received a recall repair that involved rebuilding the engine. A month after receiving the repair, smoke appeared under the hood when accelerating. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine blew out because fuel from the fuel injector leaked onto the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The federal safety agency campaign number and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Jul 24, 2016 · Engine · 94,500 miles · NJ

Vehicle is consuming an excessive amount of oil which I feel could lead to catastrophic engine failure, and if this should occur while I am driving on an expressway at a high speed it could be disastrous. The dealer inspected the vehicle and said that the consumption is normal at the rate of 1 qt per 1000 miles which I disagree.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 79,800 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving at various speeds and attempting to make a turn, the power steering seized and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and sensors were changed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,800.

Filed Nov 10, 2015 · Engine · 136,103 miles · WI

7/24/2015 traveling from wisconsin to florida in 2007 rav4. Driving on freeway when engine lost power. Unable to restart engine on the side of the freeway exit ramp. Had car towed back home. Later that week had car towed to mechanic. Mechanic discovered catastrophic damage to engine. The engine had seized. The metal on the pistons melted and other engine parts where scorched. Replaced engine with a rebuilt. Only had 136,000 miles on rav4. The rav4 had regular oil changes and routine maintenance. Now I am seeing on the federal safety agency website that toyota knew about engines problems. I did not receive notice of this issue and I am out the cost of a rebuilt engine and the cost of a rental car while the engine was replaced. Is this same thing going to happen to my rebuilt engine? Toyota had me submit documentation of what mechanic found and did told me that they would review documents and that I was eligible for reimbursement under the csp ze7 program. On oct 19 written notice received, states reimbursement for replacing the engine denied. Received notice from toyota regarding warranty enhancement ze7 after engine failed that rav 4 had an excessive oil consumption problem. Attached are pictures of melted engine parts of an engine that had regular oil changes.

Filed Aug 25, 2015 · Engine · 136,000 miles · WI

7/24/2015 traveling with family from wisconsin to florida in my 2007 rav4. Driving on freeway when engine lost power. Coasted off freeway down exit ramp. Unable to restart engine on the side of the freeway exit ramp. Had car towed back home. Later that week had car towed to mechanic. Mechanic discovered catastrophic damage to engine. The engine had seized. The metal on the pistons melted and other engine parts where scorched. Replaced engine with a rebuilt. Only had 136,000 miles on rav4. The rav4 had regular oil changes and routine maintenance. Now I am seeing on the federal safety agency website that toyota knew about engines problems. I did not receive notice of this issue and I am out the cost of a rebuilt engine and the cost of a rental car while the engine was replaced. Is this same thing going to happen to my rebuilt engine? Toyota has not responded to my notification to them of the catastrophic engine failure.