2008 Toyota RAV4: excessive oil consumption

Filed Aug 21, 2025 · Engine · WI

My engine recently start to burning oil. Toyota had an extended Warranty for this issue which had to do with piston rings failure. which has expired. Searching the internet this problem is popping up all over the internet. Calling you

Filed Apr 15, 2025 · Engine · MO · fire

Issue started when I noticed the vehicle was burning oil, hence why I had to keep refilling the oil levels often. This is an issue many other RAV4 owners have reported. However, the problem was made worse when my mother used my vehicle to pick up some family from the nearest airport. On her way home, my engine blew a hole through itself, causing an engine fire. If it wasn't for the swift thinking of my stepfather, she, him, and my brothers could've been seriously injured or killed. I firmly believe this has to do with the reason why the engine was burning oil.

Filed Feb 21, 2025 · Engine · IL

The Rav4 is burning oil and consumption of oil. The oil is gone out before the next oil change. This has been going on for a while. There are no leaks and the milage on the 2008 Rav 4 Limited is only 88153.

Filed Jul 20, 2022 · Engine · 110,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that her husband checked the oil level and noticed that the oil level was low. The contact stated that two weeks prior to the failure, an oil change service was performed. The contact stated that her husband added oil; however, two weeks later he checked the oil level again and the oil level was low. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed one quart of oil every two weeks or approximately every 200 miles. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the service manager stated that it was a known issue with the vehicle. The contact was notified of a TSB however, the vehicle was over the mileage. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2021 · Engine · 95,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that upon inspection of her engine, she discovered that the oil had completely emptied without warning. Since the discovery, the contact would frequently replace the oil approximately every month due to the excessive oil consumption. The contact then took the vehicle to magic toyota (21300 hwy 99, edmonds, wa 98026) where she was informed that the failure was a known issue and the vehicle was under warranty however, the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2020 · Engine · CA

My engine is consuming oil more than normal and I only drive locally and vibrates in idling and when you stopped the car also continuously has a sound coming from the engine like clicking harder at idling and running is very notorious. I consulted other mechanic shops and they said there s a problem in the internal engine but nobody worked in my car. In the past I told the toyota service department and they ignore it

Filed Oct 25, 2020 · Engine · 88,851 miles · CA

I own toyota rav 4 2008. I purchased a used certified vehicle in 2009. I have encountered an issue with my car such that engine started stalling intermittently while drive to my home. On the dash board I saw the engine oil light coming on intermittently. I was able to make it to home safely and upon inspection I found that engine oil level was way down to the point that it was not detectable at all. There was no oil on the dip stick. I looked at the service record and my car was serviced on oct 15th 2016 for oil change and other other safety recall. On october 15, 2016 the mileage was 83406. The next service was due on march 15 or at 88406 miles. I called the dch toyota of simi valley dealership and they asked to come in the morning for inspection. Then I went to automotive store and purchased 5w-20 oil, it took 3 quart of oil and I was to see the oils level as normal on dip stick. Then I argued with dealer that it should not consume 3 or more quart of oil. I went to another independent mechanic he checked the tail pipe and he saw burned oil. He confirmed that engine is burning oil. Then I called toyota motor and complained that engine is burning oil. They authorized the dealer to do the oils consumption test. They will investigate on how much oil it burns? Dch toyota of simi valley did the oil consumption study and reported that my car did not consume enough oils to do the warranty repair. They said it only consumed 3/4 quart of oil every 1200 miles and it passed the oil consumption test. Still I have the same car I put about 2 or more quart every 1500 miles. The engine repair will cost me $5000.00 dollars or more. I think dealer did flawed study on oil consumption test do they do not have to do warranty repair.

Filed Feb 17, 2020 · Engine · 170,000 miles · NJ

My car is burning oil very quickly. I have to check it weekly and now am putting 1 or 2 quarts of oil every 2 or 3 weeks. I travel 60 miles daily and thought that because of distance and because my car has over 100,000 miles, that this was the reason. Now I am reading about all the many same complaints other owners are having. Is there a recall or solution to this problem? I didn't want to buy a new car yet.

Filed Jan 1, 2020 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · GA

Rav4 has been maintained per toyota's recommendations. At approx 86k miles it started using up excessive amounts of oil. Oil is not leaking, nor burning (can't see anything in the tail pipes), and there's no burn oil smell anywhere. After researching, I found that in 2011, toyota issued tsb-0094-11 that acknowledged excessive oil consumption in my year vehicle. Toyota also issued a lsc ze7 which offered free repair for qualified vehicles during the campaign (11/24/2017 or 150k miles whichever came first). Unfortunately my car just hit 86k miles. I'm the 2nd owner and never got any notification. My car is burning about 1 quart per 1,000 miles. After speaking to toyota cust no-svc, they're not willing to do anything. Even though they acknowledge there's an issue!!! My case with toyota is 1912311193. From my online research I've seen many people impacted that have not been helped by toyota. This is just not right. Toyota has kept this very quiet.

Filed Dec 25, 2019 · Engine · GA

Excessive oil consumption ( 1 qt/400 miles), car is now at 108k miles. Oil consumption test done at 83k (used only 1/4 qt so passed) at roswell, atlanta. And I was asked to top up oil during oil changes. No notice received from toyota for oil consumption issues. How come the car consuming just 1/4 qt/1000 miles consuming 1 full qt/400 miles now? (assuming test is done correctly) I dont know. But found on internet that this is an issue with this engine. I woke up late. Car is out of warranty since 05/18 for any fix. Toyota acted so cheap by not recalling the cars here despite knowing the issue very well. I always thought toyota is known for reliability but not anymore.

Filed Sep 22, 2019 · Engine · OH

2.4 liter engine is consuming oil between oil changes every 5000 miles, 2 to 3 quarts oil is being added to keep oil light from coming on

Filed Sep 2, 2019 · Engine · 65,000 miles · TX

My 2008 rav4 4-cylinders 85k miles consumes about a quart of oil every 150 miles. No leaks, no smoke, valve sounds while in motion. Excessive oil consumption!