2006 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems
- 101
- 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 101 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- excessive consumption · 14 records
- engine light · 12 records
- consumption test · 11 records
- quart every · 10 records
- light came · 9 records
- check engine · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
My car has been consuming lots of oil however i was never able to identify where the leak was coming from. I contacted toyota certified repair service when i went to get oil changed they indicated they did not identify any leaks and the vehicle was operating correctly although i returned to toyota certified repair service within approximately 3 weeks service advisor acknowledged that leak should have been diagnosed…
ODI 11229751
Engine
2.4 engine burns excessive oil. Apparently, other toyota models with the same 2.4 engine have had free repairs. I believe toyota should repair the 2.4 engine in my 2006 rav4 to stop the excessive oil burning. It now burns one quart for every 500-600 miles.
ODI 11206608
Engine
Oil light came on seconds before check engine light. Car would not accelerate and i had to pull off road. Engine required four (4) quarts of oil. No warning of low oil!! I was driving on an interstate highway at this time!
ODI 11194572
Engine · Power Train
Tamara recall engine failure almost caused a major accident. Dealership tells me the it's an recall but, it has now expired. I don't understand how a safety recall can expire. I need help from an attorney on this matter. Because this isn't right. Can you recommend an attorney? They said they could only do new rings and new pistons back then but now toyota will not even do that. So now i just have a 5,000 bill for a…
ODI 11205301
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
LOSING OIL ENGINE MAKING NOISE NO POWER
ODI 11205296
Engine
Ever since my vehicle hit 100,000 miles, it has been burning oil excessively at the rate of about 2-3 quarts every 800-1000 miles. The vehicle currently has approx. 116,000 miles on it. Prior to reaching 100,000 miles, it was tested by toyota via a service "bulletin", not a "recall" for this issue, and passed. But, after reaching 100,000 miles it was tested again, and failed. Unfortunately, the vehicle is no longer…
ODI 11170781
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was using an excessive amount of oil. Additionally, a quart of oil was added to the vehicle weekly and the oil indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (toyota of york, [redacted], york, pa 17402, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed because the contact declined to pay the fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 11132933
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Twice in the last 24 hours there has been sudden acceleration when braking for a stop.
ODI 11078459
Engine
I bought a 2006 rav4 limited from toyota of elizabeth city in nc. This rav4 is nice and runs well, however it consumes about 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. I spoke with the previous owner, whom informed me that he expressed the issue to the dealership where he traded this vehicle in at. The dealer failed to let us know about this extensive tsb relating to the excessive oil consumption. It is not nice to sell a…
ODI 11076299
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle burned an excessive amount of oil. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 1801053296. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 11060836
Engine
It was recalled for motor oil consumption. But was not able to take it forbpersonal reasons. Recall expired it can not be fixed. Now car is consuming alot of oil. Don't know what to do.
ODI 11170095
Engine
Noticed at about 98,000 miles the vehicle was using more oil than expected. I now find after a dealer test that the vehicle is consuming oil at the rate of 2 quarts per 1200 miles. I feel that this is excessive and in spite of the fact that it is past the warranty period which was mostly kept quiet by toyota i feel they should be responsible for all the repairs for a longer period of time to allow all the ones…
ODI 11056193
Engine
Purchased vehicle with 159,000 miles. Noticed it used an inordinate amount of oil. Engine siezed up and failed at 165,000 miles.
ODI 11063953
Engine
2006 toyota rav4 with 51,000 miles: my daughter was driving the vehicle on a major highway going 70 mph (the speed limit) and all of a sudden all the lights came on in the dash and car died, left my daughter stranded on a major highway. Had it towed and it was an engine failure. Yes, engine failed at 51,000 miles. Out of warranty and toyota won't do a thing about it.
ODI 11053367
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving, there was excessive oil consumption without warning. An oil consumption test determined that there were two quarts of oil lost within 1,100 miles. The vehicle was taken to jones toyota ([redacted], belair, md 21014) where it was diagnosed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was…
ODI 11051803
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. Three weeks ago, august 2017, at 100,000 miles i have had to add 1 quart of oil every other week.
ODI 11024526
Engine
The car started knocking, went straight to a shop and it turns out it had no oil in it. Was due for an oil change but not to the point it should have been out of oil and had not shown any signs of leaking.
ODI 11018913
Engine
My rav4 has been consuming excessive oil and when i took it to the toyota service station, i am told it needs engine overhaul to include piston and quoted 5258$. When engine oil sign on dashboard has been going on since june 2016, and every 5000 miles the service center tops the oil it got fixed. And intermittently, i had to top the oil. The matter has gone undiagnosed until 6/28/17. When i look back it was a global…
ODI 11001986
Engine
Engine started excessively burning oil at approx 110,000 mile mark. Took to dealer. Warranty was still valid. Engine would be almost dry at 3,000 mile mark. They did a consumption test, said it passed. When i asked how that could be since it shouldn't be dry at 3,000 mile mark. They told me to watch it and come back. When it happened again, way before next oil change was needed, 3,300 miles, bone dry, they said my…
ODI 10995405
Engine
I took my vehicle in for a recall. The technician found it was low on oil and filled it. Two weeks later i had my mechanic check and it was low 2 quarts of oil. I set my trip odometer. It has been 2000 miles and i have had to add 4 quarts of oil to my engine. I am told this excessive oil consumption is due to bad pistons that will need to be changed. I understand this to be a costly repair.
ODI 11006476
Engine
I purchased the vehicle used last april. Less than 30 days later i realized it was burning excessive oil. I brought it to the used car dealership that i purchased it from he said he would check some spark plugs and it would be fine. Few days after he "fixed the problem" i had to add more more oil. I brought it back to him he said that 2006 rav 4 toyota rav 4s are known to burn excessive oil. He said he would provide…
ODI 11081060
Engine
My 2006 rav4 has an oil consumption problem. The car was burning 1/2 quart of oil every 300 miles. I am paying $3500 to have the pistons and rings replaced.
ODI 10979187
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Burning oil. I have to put oil all the time. Mechanics said car can't fix because the engine is the problem. I can only change the engine because it is a manufacturer problems. The car burn gas as well.
ODI 11076190
Engine
After my engine oil light flickered briefly a few times when driving. I had the oil checked and found it virtually empty, we put a quarter in and took it to the dealership where they filled my oil and taped the oil cap and had me return between 1000 and 1300 miles. Today i took it in at 1200 miles and was 2 quarts low. Have had all of my oil changes done at 3000 miles at the same dealership the car was purchased.…
ODI 10965789
Engine
It seems there is a problem with the oil consumption in many different toyota vehicle models including mine. I brought my vehicle in for service on this particular problem and they did an oil consumption test, which was not performed as i drove over the required 1200 miles. However, they told me i needed to have the bottom part of the engine rebuilt. Not once did they mention the ongoing problem. I told them i had…
ODI 11011895