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
Vehicle suddenly started consuming large amounts of oil, approximately 1 quart per 1,000 miles. Oil has been changed at regular intervals and vehicle has been well taken care of in terms of regular maintenance intervals. *tr
ODI 10672453
Engine · Software
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the vsc and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10676748
Engine
When my car had just under 100k miles on it i started experiencing the following oil usage levels: two oil changes ago the oil light came on between oil changes; oil did not register on the dipstick and it took approximately 4 quarts of oil before oil even registered on the dipstick. One oil change ago i checked the oil after approximately 2k miles and oil did not register on the dipstick. It took approximately 3…
ODI 10716640
Engine
Excessive oil consumption on the rav4 is one quart at 1,100 miles that the local toyota dealership will not repair although the head toyota motor corporation as release a technical service bullentin specific for this problem. Local dealership claims this is "normal" for a car??
ODI 10716914
Engine
The 2006 rav4 is know to burn oil at excessive rate which will cause the engine to lock up at a high rate and lead to not being able to control the vehicle because of loss of steering or braking. *tr
ODI 10650475
Engine
My engine oil light came on and i found it was 3 quarts low after checking on the internet i found toyota has a tsb on excessive oil burning internally with the pistons and rings but they fail to make repairs under warranty even though they stated it was a design flaw on there engine design. *tr
ODI 10632933
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
As of 9/16/14 our 2006 rav4 v6 currently has 45,790 miles and we just got a diagnostic from a toyota dealership service that this part is defective a charcoal canister and an b1s2 o2 sensor needs replacement. Me and my wife love the suv but with such low miles i would not have expected for this to have happened. From my quick research, i understand this could cause more engine damage if not repaired, i see a…
ODI 10633720
Engine
Very abnormal oil consumption , carbonation on piston rings. *tr
ODI 10606978
Engine
May, 2014 i had my vehicle oil change done. I follow the policy of three months or 3500 miles which ever comes first. I have been using this quick lube place for fifteen years. When the oil was drained i was informed that the oil was low. I assumed that when the vehicle was in the dealers shop for a recall and the oil change was done their that they failed to put the proper amount of oil into the vehicle. With less…
ODI 10607556
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
This has happened to me three times and to my wife once. As we begin to accelerate, either from a stop or as we are accelerating, we have a pause in acceleration. If feels like we are not pushing on the gas but that is not it. Once the gas pedal is released and we re-accelerate, the car moves forward normally. It has been very scary when someone is approaching and the gas does not move us forward. This has not…
ODI 10598651
Engine
Engine would try to die when i applied the brakes. The engine light came on and i looked it up in the manual and saw it was the engine oil symbol. I took it in where i had the oil changed last and they said it was 2.5 qts low. They topped it off and told me to come back after 200 miles and when i did, they said it had used more than it should have. Took it into the toyota dealer and they started the oil consumption…
ODI 10586336
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving home after grocery shopping, about a 4-mile drive, the vvt-i oil hose "exploded" (the word used by the toyota sunnyvale, ca), causing smokes to come out of the car's engine compartment. Immediately, the kids were pulled out the vehicle and placed in a safe location. We are very concerned about the safety of the 2006 toyota rav4's oil line. What would have happened if the family was traveling farther…
ODI 10568260
Engine
At about 65,000 miles, i noticed that my 2006 toyota rav 4 was consuming large amounts of oil in between oil changes (which i have done every 3000-3500 miles). There was no leak, no warnings - but when checked the oil well is bone dry. Brought it to the dealership who played dumb, even though i told them toyota had issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) about this, and that my vin number falls under the cars…
ODI 10607034
Engine
I have been changing my oil every 3000 miles / 3 months or less this rav4 is not leaking oil and not putting soot out or blowing blue smoke out the tail pipe showing that it is burning oil. No engine lights or oil lights came on until the engine stopped running. By this time it was too late. I took my rav4 to goodyear and they said that they had to put 4.5 quarts of oil in which is how much the rav4 takes. They also…
ODI 10562640
Engine
The engine is burning excessive amounts of oil due to a defective oil ring. The dealership says the only fix is to replace the engine. *tr
ODI 10595600
Engine
Because of a manufacturer defect, the oil gets all burned up by the engine even though there is no leak. As consumers, we do not know about it until it is too late. *tr
ODI 10639496
Engine
Have to keep adding a quart of oil every other week or so.im checking it all the time! Bought it new from dealer! My mechanic said either valves or pistons. Common problem with this model. I'm very upset. Change my oil every 3 thousand miles. I take very good care of my car. Went on line and others are having the same issues. Its costly to fix and toyota should honor andfix this defect! My first toyota and probably…
ODI 10560663
Engine
Just recently purchased a used 2006 toyota rav4...because i've owned two previous to this one and simply appreciate them... However....i've only owned this one since may of 2013 from a reputable dealership and to much surprise i am already experiencing technical difficulties. At about 1.5k miles after an oil change, my oil light comes on...checked the oil and it was low to the point where i had to add an additional…
ODI 10557893
Engine
This is my story: my wife, yorkie, and i went to pick up my son at preschool early this afternoon in weston, fl when all of the sudden we hear a brief whine noise followed by the check engine and oil lights on the panel; the engine shut itself off. I was able to pull to the side of the road but the car was difficult to drive. I cranked the engine on again and was able to drive for another 100 yards. The same whine…
ODI 10537605
Engine
I own a 2006 rav4. Bought it new and have had every oil change and recommended engine service done since that time done at the dealership. A few months ago, i took it in to have my fluids checked before a road trip, and was told that the dipstick showed that i had absolutely no oil! It was almost impossible as i had just had an oil change about 3 weeks prior. I immediately took the car to the dealer and they added…
ODI 10556085
Engine
I have always brought in my toyota for regular maintenance to the dealer every 5,000 miles. In july of this year, the oil warning light began to light every time i hit the brakes. My dealer performed an oil consumption check. By november i was advised to have the engine reconstructed and repair the rings and pistons, because the engine was leaking excessive oil. I also had to replace the brakes. The repairs cost…
ODI 10557303
Engine
The engine for my 2006 toyota is burning oil rapidly. I have about 115,000 miles and was hoping that this car would at least last me another 5 years. The dealership is telling me that my engine needs an engine overhaul which will cost about $3,000. I make sure to take care of my car and bring it for an oil change when it's due. *tr
ODI 10532057
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Dear officer, i would like to bring your attention to a serious flaw with certain toyota models related to excessive oil consumption. Bowing down to the thousands of consumer complaints early this year toyota accepted that it is issue with their engine design which can put engine on fire or make the car completely useless after seize. Toyota indicated that they would provide parts early this spring, yet it is the…
ODI 10730789
Engine
When i took my vehicle to get an oil change, the technician told me there was nothing showing on the dip stick. Although a low-oil light never appeared to let me know that the oil was low, the oil was very low. I started checking my oil level often and noticed that i needed to add oil between oil changes. I can also smell burning oil when i accelerate either to get on a highway ramp or to go up a hill. A dealership…
ODI 10542101
Engine
There is a very pronounced rattle, clacking, or such noise from the engine when traveling at around 25 mph while gently accelerating from between 1500 and 2000 rpm. It is quite repeatable. It occurs more readily when going uphill but i can induce it on flat ground as well. It sounds it is from the top end but because it only happens at-speed i cannot know for sure. The sound resembles valvetrain noise. This vehicle…
ODI 10652479