1. Toyota RAV4
  2. Problems
  3. 2007
  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi59
100–150k mi56
30–60k mi22
150–400k mi10
1–30k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 12, 2008 · 63,000 miles

    Engine

    Excessive oil consumption. 1+ quart every 2500 miles. Contacted toyota corporate and they could careless about it. There are many complaints about this issue on the internet forum. Engine model affected 2az-fe. *tr

    ODI 10586383

  • October 20, 2007

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph the fwd, engine and stability control warning indicators illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and the oxygen sensor was replaced. On a separate occasion while driving in reverse the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and the rpms increased. The gear lever was shifted into park…

    ODI 10533617

  • August 1, 2005 · 76,000 miles

    Engine

    Oil consumption issue - dealer conducted a test and passed the vehicle despite it burning a quart of oil at 1100 miles - which points it a 0.009 quarts per mile - this means and 5000 miles (the recommended mileage between oil changes) the car has burned through 4.54 quarts when it only holds 4.5 quarts - it consumes all the oil between oil changes. How can this car pass the test?

    ODI 10933806