Significant burning of engine oil, almost nothing appear on the deep stick when I check it, no leaked or what so ever from top to bottom of the engine.
2007 Toyota RAV4 engine complaints
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Toyota uses a soy food based product in the insulation of the engine wiring. Apparently it attracts mice that chew on the wiring. This caused the engine to start misfiring from the damage and eventually stopped running. This was an extreme safety hazard to the occupants. The damage cost me $1,000 to repair. These crucial wires should never have been made from a product that is food for mice. I understand from the toyota service manager that this is now a common problem. My car was on a city street when it stalled out. However, most miles are on freeways.
My vehicle have a severe oil consumption issue, it burns oil at a rate of 1 quart per 250-500 miles. I understand that there was a tsb issued in 2016 by my vehicle was not included in this even though it fit the model years of the bulletin.
2.4 liter engine had been burning 1 quart of oil each 800 to 1000 miles, and has steadily gotten worse. Now with 192,000 a nice car otherwise has been burning 1 1/2 to 2 quarts every 800 to 1000 miles. This has adversely effected spark plugs, oxygen sensors and catalytic converter. Toyoyta test the car in 2016 but deemed the problem as acceptable, but this is a design flaw with the pistons and rings, which they have since admitted is a design flaw. These engines should be recalled and the design flaw corrected.
For engine, it has excessive oil consumption. I need to add 1 qtr of oil after 1.5k miles drive. For steering, it makes cracking sounds when having turn the steering in a slow motion drive backing up from garage.
In 2015 or 2016 toyota sent me a letter telling me to take the car to the dealer for a check up because it was burning oil but that letter had an expiration date which did not realize I thought it was a recall so I took the car to check and they started a process the car failed all the tests that they did and by the end they told me that they couldn't fix it because the letter had expired. Which that is not right for me what I need from toyota is if they can open that program one more time so they can fix my car because it is burning a lot of oil and it hardly has 50,000 miles
Oil burning
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.
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle used an excessive amount of oil, including two quarts of additional oil. In addition, the maintenance required warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance and it was determined that the oil was low. The vehicle was taken to conicelli toyota of springfield (860 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, (877) 740-4031) where the contact was informed about the volunteer service program and warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1909110525. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 108,267.
Toyota performed an oil consumption test on my rav4 "following toyota pol14-12". To quote the service center representative, it "failed the test miserably". The oil was reportedly dry after less than 1200 miles. No maintenance light appeared. Toyota had a warranty enhancement for this issue. The car is well under the mileage limit, but the time has expired. The cost to fix the problem is $4897.79 plus tax. I called toyota at 800‑331‑4331 as suggested by the service center representative to report the problem and inquire about assistance. Toyota corporate refused to provide further assistance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 30 MPH, the low oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to woburn toyota (located at 394 washington st, woburn, ma 01801, (781) 933-1100) where it was diagnosed that four piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 30 MPH, the low oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ira toyota of danvers (located at 99b andover st, danvers, ma 01923, (978) 739-8300) where it was diagnosed that four piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
Dry start. Told by mechanic engine will fail without $3000 repair
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds, a loud abnormal noise was detected coming from the rear differential. The vehicle was taken to toyota of brookfield (20655 w capitol dr, brookfield, wi 53045, (262) 236-7992) where it was diagnosed that the coupling needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that that same part was replaced three years ago. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000. *tr
The vehicle burn excessive amounts of oil. Any driving for more than two hours will lead the vehicle to be empty of oil. This excessive oil burning happens quickly over highway and slowly driving city.
Takata recall the engine consumes large amounts of oil in short amounts of time . Making it dangerous to drive.
My 2007 rav4 burns excess engine oil and by the time. After about 2000 miles I would get the engine oil light and no oil is left in the engine.
I own a 2007 rav 4, 110,000 miles and I backed out of my drive way began to drive and the transmission failed. I want to know if I can file a class action lawsuit against toyota.. I just read in the past toyota knew about earlier models that the ECM ruined the tran mission in rav 4s..
Vehicle consumes or burns excessive oil. Engine is no longer functioning. Engine stopped working while on the road.
Takata recall I have owned this car for almost two years now and ever since I have owned the car the car has had a oil consumption issue . Meaning I drive 40 miles a day monday through friday and at the end of the week I need to add oil to it. After 200 miles a car should not need oil . I have had multiple people look at the car and it doesn't have a leak the car is consuming the oil. I belong to many toyota car forums online and many other cars my year model are having the same issue . This is something that needs to be
Excessive oil consumption may lead to engine failure
My 2007 toyota rav4, 113,000 miles, is experiencing serious excessive oil consumption. Toyota first acknowledged this vehicle had an excessive oil consumption problem in 2011 when it issued a technical service bulletin (t-sb-0094-11) . I took the car in to a toyota dealership and it was supposedly repaired. In 2014, toyota was then the subject of a class action lawsuit by toyota owners who alleged continuing problems with excessive oil consumption. Toyota entered into a settlement. In 2015, toyota offered an extended warranty repairs. I took my car in to the dealership and it was supposedly "repaired." in recent months, the problem has gotten much worse. At one point, I heard odd engine noises. I was alarmed to see the oil level was so low that it didn't register, despite the fact I had gotten an oil change a few weeks earlier. I called toyota on 9/10/2018 and I was informed that the extended warranty has expired and that I am responsible for paying to fix the car that toyota twice failed to fix. To no avail, I told angie, at toyota's national consumer affairs division, that. Toyota's supposed "fixes" were insufficient and did not work. She said that's my problem. As a result, I have a car that is unsafe. Despite frequent oil changes, the engine can run out of oil and seize up at any time, leaving me (a 67-year-old woman) stranded in the desert in 120 degree temperatures or on the roadway in the middle of the night. Excessive oil consumption has been a common complaint among owners of the owners of 2007 toyota rav 4 vehicle for years. Toyota clearly has failed to do what it admits it was obligated to do and promised to do - fix it. Why hasn't the government already stepped in to require toyota to immediately repair the affected vehicles? Individual consumers have no power to make multi-national corporations respect their rights and the law.
Engine oil consumption on this vehicle is unaccepted, toyota knew this problems and should make a recall years ago about this issue
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.
The motor mount are broke from corrosion. And my muffler was replaced for the same this...
On july 24, 2018; I contacted temecula valley toyota regarding my 2007 toyota rav 4 with 122,00 miles on it. I contacted them to speak regarding the excessive use of oil that my vehicle was recently using. I have been diligent about bringing my car in for all recalls and have inquired each time if there was anything that should be fixed under warranty or recall that needed to be addressed on my vehicle. Before contacting toyota, I looked online to see if any other vehicles were having this same problem. I found out that there was a lawsuit for this exact issue. It was titled the economic loss class action settlement. It reads that toyota rav 4 with the years 2006-2008 rav 4 should be entitled to be repaired if they are brought in for repair within 10 years or 150,000 miles. It does not state whichever is less. However toyota is implying because my car is over 10 years old that this is not their responsibility. As states previously, my vehicle has 122,000 miles on it. It is under the amount required for the lawsuit. In addition I have brought the vehicle in before the 10 year warranty expired and it was never mentioned to me that this could be covered at the time of repair for other recalls. I was bringing this vehicle in to be repaired prior to a family emergency that I would have to use my vehicle to drive through several states. The vehicle had an oil change before I left. My vehicle used up all of the oil before I made it half way. The pressure in the engine was so hot that it blew the oil cap off and nearly blew up my engine and the oil light never came on. This occurred within approximately 1,000 miles being driven. I was traveling on the i70 west towards kansas. There are few places to turn off, near vail, colorado. It endangered my life and the life of others during the time that I was stopped on a freeway on a mountain.
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.
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.
My car burns massive amounts of oil. I get regular changes at goodyear. I took it in to toyota wolfchase memphis for not 1 but 2 recalls and asked about the amount of oil it was burning. They informed me this vehicle per VIN# had a warranty enhancement on it b/c piston does not sit properly and that is why the large consumption of oil. They also informed me I was "too late" that it expired 5/6 months prior. I made them aware I was not notified of any warranty enhancement and they said their hands were tied. Nothing they, toyota service dept. Could do. I called toyota and a rep said it was not the law to legally notify me of the warranty enhancement since I was not original owner. After much disagreement I asked for a supervisor who called me back and informed me legally there was nothing I could do and they could not help me with the bill if I got this piston fixed. I asked her if the original owner was notified bc I could not imagine not getting it fixed. I said this one model has so many recalls! It is a lemon. Then again she explained they could do nothing. She never stated if the original owner was notified. (this was one owner car) I am now using about 7 qts of oil per 5k miles. Yeap 7 quarts. I began buying in 5 gallons and writing mileage on the bottle before I add any. (it was 3 per 5k and has increased to the latest high of 7 in the 2 yrs. Since I purchased. I am an older driver and baby this vehicle. At the date I found out about the piston under warranty enhancement I was in for 2 recalls!!! Seat belt and rear suspension! Toyota said if I had my oil changed there, I would have been notified of warranty enhancement?? But I was too late. This was 12/6/17
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