2005 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 9 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Excessive engine oil consumption, 1/2 quart every 2 weeks. This has been an ongoing problem with my vehicle for at least the last 3 years.
ODI 11230931
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dan cava toyota world llc. ([redacted], fairmont, wv 26554, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the vapor canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 11111208
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
1) excessive oil consumption started earlier this year when oil indicator light came on well before scheduled maintenance was due. Initially, the mechanic was not concerned and just topped off the oil, and i had the oil changed at the next scheduled date (mechanic did note that the oil was again low, but not low enough to engage the oil light). About a 1000 miles after that change, the light came on again, and the…
ODI 10910406
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. While the vehicle was stopped, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the threads in the engine block were fractured and the vehicle was leaking coolant. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Fire reported
ODI 10837977
Engine · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds, the check engine light illuminated continuously. In addition, the sun visor was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,858.
ODI 10863147
Engine
I was driving on the highway and heard a loud bang and all of a sudden when i stepped on the gas the transmission was skipping. I just barely reached a spot that i was able to pull over. When i tried to drive again i couldn't go in either reverse or drive. I checked and i was leaking transmission fluid, 2 hours later after getting towed to a auto body shop they told me the differential blew up and that i had to get…
ODI 10717009
Engine
There is a known manufacturing defect, as described by toyota tsb sb-0015-11, relating to defective cylinder head bolt threads. This defect causes rapid burning of coolant in the engine, leading to overheating and excessive smoke from the exhaust and exhaust manifold, and separation of the engine head resulting in loss of compression and fire hazard. Vehicle was being driven when the issue manifested. Manufacturer…
ODI 10935578
Engine
The oil light and check engine light came on in my car. I was very surprised since my car is maintained on a regular. I bought my car used. When i went to get it looked at they told me i have engine sludge and my engine needs to be replace. This is a problem the manufacture should pay for. *tr
ODI 10561178
Engine
I noticed that my heater wasn't working. I took the car to my mechanic and was informed that the head gasket bolts were over-torqued during installation and they are stripped. I have found hundreds of postings regarding this issue. This problem is several thousand dollars to repair. Toyota issued a bulletin regarding this issue in 2004. They knowingly sold defective vehicles. *tr
ODI 10504979