2007 Toyota RAV4 fuel system problems

Filed May 21, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,332 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 45 MPH or while the vehicle was stopped, the oil warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that an oil leak was detected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall. No further assistance was offered. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was 125,332.

Filed May 25, 2017 · Fuel system · KS

My vehicle has been excessively consuming oil and there was a customer support program to assist customers but I was failed to be properly notified. I receive recall notifications but nothing about this program and I'm wondering if others have also complained since it was handled by a third party.

Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 151,000 miles · NY · crash

While driving on an expressway I attempted to slow my vehicle. The brakes began to engage but then I felt the car accelerate and the car "stuttered". It may have been the brake assist kicking in. It accelerated. After a few seconds, the brakes finally engaged. About 2 miles down the road, the same thing happened except that the brakes did not engage until a few seconds later and I rear-ended someone. Thankfully there were no injuries.

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 Feb 19, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 49,446 miles · CA

Oil burning recall. My car rav4 burns oil at least one quart per 1200 miles. The dealership refused to replace any part due to the 1200 miles test driving. Toyota sent me an enhancement warranty notice about the problem of oil burning. This is unacceptable to me. We paid so much yet what we get is a defect engine in a new rav4. This should be a recall and toyota is responsible to fix the rings and other parts that are required to replace in order to stop the problem.

Filed Mar 11, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · 2,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal several times, yet the vehicle kept accelerating. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle and brake system were failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, the approximate failure mileage was 2,000. The VIN was not available.

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 Mar 3, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 75,500 miles · NY

I was stopped at a stop sign here in town. All of a sudden, without warning, the vehicle started to experience a high degree of acceleration. My foot was firmly planted on the brake pedal only. I could not stop the vehicle till I put it in neutral. The engine then started to rev itself up uncontrollably, until I turned it off with the ignition key. I was a good 15 feet into oncoming traffic when I had stopped. I then started it up again and drove home without incident. This was a total failure of the cars expectation to remain stationary while the brake is applied and the vehicle was not moving prior to the acceleration surge.

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 Nov 18, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 99,400 miles · NY

Muffler rusted.