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
Since i purchased the rav4 i notice the engine oil was burning out very quickly causing me to run the car on almost no oil. Warning lights only came on when there was no more oil in car. I'm putting in 1 to 3 quarts of oil every two to three months. I have to check oil every week. Took car to dealership told me i had a oil leak but since i did not see any oil leaking at all i got a second opinion and found out about…
ODI 10615502
Engine
Check engine light came on, followed by all of the maintenance lights. The vehicle had recently had an oil change but when oil was checked, there was no oil left. Took the vehicle to a toyota dealership and they checked for leaks and completed an oil change. 1500 miles later, the vehicle is low on oil again. Repeated a couple of times. Vehicle is burning oil, mechanics cannot find any problems. *tr
ODI 10522000
Engine
The engine is burning oil and i am burning at a rate of about 1 quart every 2000 miles. I have had to add oil due to low oil 3 times. No leaks, all due to engine burn. *tr
ODI 10521382
Engine
I have begun noticing my engine consuming oil about 2 years ago. Reported it to the dealer and got a reply that oil consumption is normal. I have always had regularly scheduled oil change. Today my oil has been below the minimum level to almost dry, when my last oil change was at 99,000 miles ( current mileage at 102k). I don't know if it damaged my engine but the oil consumption has been getting worse. *tr
ODI 10496909
Engine
I have noticed multiple occasions since 01/20/13 that my rav4 has been low on oil. I have had it checked, and have checked it myself, and have found it to be so low it doesn't even register on the dipstick, and only after driving less than 1000 miles. Each time this has happened i have had to add anywhere from 1-3 quarts of oil to get it to where it should be on the dipstick. There are no leaks under the vehicle,…
ODI 10554141
Engine
OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM.
ODI 10947644
Engine
This model toyota has a record of stuck oil rings causing excessive oil consumption which leads to failure of engine and catalytic converter. See new york times oct 14,2011 and the hundreds of on line complaints about using one quart of oil every 1 k miles. In november of last year my technician did a complete check with oil change, in jan this year the oil was down one quart and in feb. I did another oil change…
ODI 10556131
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. The contact stated that she noticed that she had an oil consumption issue with her vehicle. The contact stated that she noticed that she was taking the vehicle in to get an oil change more that usual. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the cause of failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage…
ODI 10496608
Engine
Current mileage on car is 114,000. Since car turned 94,000 has had internal oil leak and need to add 2.5 q of oil approx every 1,500-2,000 miles. My mechanic just found out that in 2011, toyota put out a service bulletin about excessive oil consumption on this car make and model year, and other toyotas due to a faulty piston assembly. They only cover this repair up until 60,000 miles. This is an engine defect and…
ODI 10556419
Engine
I change my oil every 3,0000 miles even synthetic oil recommends that 5000 miles are dealers recommended and car can run even longer on a full synthetic oil. But no matter what they say i change mine every 3000 miles. For last many oil change i find my oil level to be very very low. I mean almost 1 and a half court down, in less then 30000 miles. Funny thing is i put half court of oil between the 3000 miles driven…
ODI 10652618
Air Bags · Engine
My wife was driving a 2007 rva 4 limited when the car ahead of her suddenly stopped. Speed was 25 to 30 mph in stop and go traffic. She braked and collided with the car ahead of her. My wife was able to catch herself and was sitting up right when the air bags deployed. There was a delay in the airbags by several seconds after the front collision. Soon after the airbags deployed, thick black smoke came up through the…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10469526
Engine
Engine burns oil excessively ( consumes 1q at every 900-1000 miles)
ODI 11020627
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the engine oil required to be continuously dispensed into the oil reservoir. The failure also recurred after an oil change. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who performed an oil consumption test. The technician advised that the piston assembly would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10521620
Engine
Water pump failed at 46000 miles needing to be replaced along with the pulley assembly. *tr
ODI 10511977
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle lost power and the motor became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was that the motor oil was abnormally low and damaged the engine. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and who stated that the vehicle was not under any…
ODI 10471985
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. The contact stated that after performing an oil change on the vehicle, the contact noticed that oil level had diminished drastically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was working normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer in order to have an oil…
ODI 10473212
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. I have observed excessive oil consumption between oil changes the oil lamp glows showing there is more than normal oil consumption. Toyota dealers have run tests but have failed to identify problem or suggest a solution. *tr
ODI 10525544
Engine
My vehicle has been burning excessive amounts of oil. It has been checked and there has been a repair @ a toyota dealer i also was told there is a recall on the engine but i need to get a gasket fixed again. I was told there needs to be a test done of how much oil was burning which i think is a bunch of crap because they know a problem does exists and toyota neglects to fix it. In the past few years i have been…
ODI 10790630
Engine
The vehicle drops power under light throttle under 60mph. Tach shows loss of rpm's and you can actually feel the vehicle responding to that loss. No check engine light being displayed. *tr
ODI 10522495
Engine
Car began smoking from the exhaust. Engine lights came on. Pulled over. No oil. Filled with oiled, waited awhile and was able to drive car home. Later went to dealer and they suspect possible ring or valve failure and was advised to carry oil in the car and check oil level before and after driving to prevent engine seize. Contacted dealer and toyota, but they claim since it is after the warranty and because we…
ODI 10560583
Engine
1. My car uses an alarming amount of oil (1 quart before every 1500 miles). 2. In addition, the oil warning light never comes on. I discovered this defect when i first realized my car was burning an enormous amount of oil, and i was three quarts low just prior to my oil change. *tr
ODI 10680089
Body · Engine
Paint "bubbling-up" and peeling; paint fading. Losing oil.
ODI 11065656
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer requested a toyota engineer come to inspect the vehicle in an attempt to find the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10471269
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the pistons in the engine failed and the engine would have to be replaced with either a new one or a rebuilt one. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and…
ODI 10492271
Engine
This is an ongoing issue of excessive oil consumption. It has been an issue since my vehicle was purchase new. I noticed that i had to get my oil changed every 3000 miles and could not make it to 5000 miles as recommended by my mechanic for oil changes. This has gotten worse as my car has aged. I now run out of oil (oil indicator light comes on and not a drop on the dipstick) every 1200-1300 miles. I have to carry…
ODI 10724965