2007 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems
- 178
- 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 178 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- excessive consumption · 26 records
- consumption test · 19 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- between changes · 9 records
- warning indicator · 6 records
- indicator illuminated · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 59 |
| 100–150k mi | 56 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 10 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to crown toyota of lawrence ([redacted], lawrence, ks 66046) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine piston rods failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 11297475
Engine
Toyota performed an oil consumption test on my rav4 "following toyota pol14-12". To quote the service center representative, it "failed the test miserably". The oil was reportedly dry after less than 1200 miles. No maintenance light appeared. Toyota had a warranty enhancement for this issue. The car is well under the mileage limit, but the time has expired. The cost to fix the problem is $4897.79 plus tax. I called…
ODI 11232370
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. The contact added additional oil and the engine was cold. In addition, the check engine, slip traction control, and 4wd warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to brewer airport toyota ([redacted], moon, pa 15108, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11268466
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds, a loud abnormal noise was detected coming from the rear differential. The vehicle was taken to toyota of brookfield (20655 w capitol dr, brookfield, wi 53045, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the coupling needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that that same part was replaced three years ago. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11205721
Engine
Dry start. Told by mechanic engine will fail without $3000 repair
ODI 11229408
Engine
The vehicle burn excessive amounts of oil. Any driving for more than two hours will lead the vehicle to be empty of oil. This excessive oil burning happens quickly over highway and slowly driving city.
ODI 11197154
Engine
My 2007 rav4 burns excess engine oil and by the time. After about 2000 miles i would get the engine oil light and no oil is left in the engine.
ODI 11171566
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
I own a 2007 rav 4, 110,000 miles and i backed out of my drive way began to drive and the transmission failed. I want to know if i can file a class action lawsuit against toyota.. I just read in the past toyota knew about earlier models that the ecm ruined the tran mission in rav 4s..
ODI 11171288
Engine
Excessive oil consumption may lead to engine failure
ODI 11144986
Engine
My 2007 toyota rav4, 113,000 miles, is experiencing serious excessive oil consumption. Toyota first acknowledged this vehicle had an excessive oil consumption problem in 2011 when it issued a technical service bulletin (t-sb-0094-11) . I took the car in to a toyota dealership and it was supposedly repaired. In 2014, toyota was then the subject of a class action lawsuit by toyota owners who alleged continuing…
ODI 11128513
Engine
My toyota rav4 (2007) started showing signs of excessive oil combustion. I started having oil changes every 2-3k miles. 1200 miles after my last oil change the engine seized due to a lack of oil. The vehicle was stationary at a convenience store when it died. I've since learned that the issue is known and their is a tsb that was issued to dealerships.
ODI 11119917
Engine
The motor mount are broke from corrosion. And my muffler was replaced for the same this...
ODI 11118869
Engine
Vehicle consumes or burns excessive oil. Engine is no longer functioning. Engine stopped working while on the road.
ODI 11162952
Engine
We were driving on the autobahn in germany (mil family) when the engine stalled without any warning. Our oil level was fine the day before we stalled. We check our oil every weekend since our rav4 has a very high oil consumption rate. Our eggine seized while we were going about 90 mph with other cars around us going even faster. We are lucky to have not caused an fatal accident. We would like something done about…
ODI 11114460
Engine
On july 24, 2018; i contacted temecula valley toyota regarding my 2007 toyota rav 4 with 122,00 miles on it. I contacted them to speak regarding the excessive use of oil that my vehicle was recently using. I have been diligent about bringing my car in for all recalls and have inquired each time if there was anything that should be fixed under warranty or recall that needed to be addressed on my vehicle. Before…
ODI 11118731
Engine
My rav4 truck was taken to the dealership for service as oil light came on, however, truck was not due for an oil change as service was done may 2018. Technician informed me that the truck was burning oil and required the replacement of pistons inside engine. At that time, i was informed that under the excessive engine oil consumption warranty, it would be covered at no charge to customers. Unfortunately, the…
ODI 11112023
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
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…
ODI 11097057
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 30 mph, the low oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ira toyota of danvers (located at 99b andover st, danvers, ma 01923, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that four piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
ODI 11230703
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 30 mph, the low oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to woburn toyota (located at [redacted], woburn, ma 01801, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that four piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.
ODI 11230709
Engine
OIL BURN , EXXCESIVE
ODI 11076305
Engine
At 94k miles my car started burning alot of oil, and i am told by toyota that this is normal?? Every 1200 miles i am adding at least 1 1/4 qt. This is not normal and they know there is an engine issue- but refuse to take responsibility for it!
ODI 11102467
Engine
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ODI 11084340
Engine
Burning multiple quarts of oil over several thousand miles of normal highway driving. [redacted] results in being 1.5-2 quarts low.
ODI 11084264
Engine
Takata recall-i just purchased this used vehicle a couple of months ago. It started using oil right away. The toyota dealership says it's a problem they're well aware of, and, if i had brought it in before august, before i had purchased it or ever even seen it, it would have been covered, but now they want $5000.00 to rebuild the engine!
ODI 11053538
Engine
My car burns massive amounts of oil. I get regular changes at goodyear. I took it in to toyota wolfchase memphis for not 1 but 2 recalls and asked about the amount of oil it was burning. They informed me this vehicle per vin# had a warranty enhancement on it b/c piston does not sit properly and that is why the large consumption of oil. They also informed me i was "too late" that it expired 5/6 months prior. I made…
ODI 11111770