2008 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems
- 116
- 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.
What owners report
- excessive consumption · 28 records
- consumption test · 15 records
- every miles · 13 records
- quart every · 11 records
- engine light · 10 records
- water pump · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 49 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Excessive oil consumption ( 1 qt/400 miles), car is now at 108k miles. Oil consumption test done at 83k (used only 1/4 qt so passed) at roswell, atlanta. And i was asked to top up oil during oil changes. No notice received from toyota for oil consumption issues. How come the car consuming just 1/4 qt/1000 miles consuming 1 full qt/400 miles now? (assuming test is done correctly) i dont know. But found on internet…
ODI 11291173
Engine
HAVING TO PUT OIL IN IT WEEKLY
ODI 11283080
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the oil level was low right after an oil change was performed. The vehicle was taken to c.f. Schwartz toyota (1536 n dupont hwy, dover, de 19901, [redacted]) and the oil was changed. The dealer informed the contact to watch and check the oil level after fuel was added to the vehicle. One month later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to…
ODI 11169895
Engine
An excessive oil consumption, 1 quart every 1500 miles. No oil leaks identified. It's a known issue related to 2az-fe engines due to design issues related to pistons and rings. It's a safety issue which can cause a stall of engine due to low amount of oil. Toyota dealer refused to repair the engine due to just expired warranty (10 years/150k miles).
ODI 11163152
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle spontaneously dumped all of oil in driveway due to defective ad recalled valve oil hose. I immediately drove vehicle to nearby mechanic. I had vehicle towed to kings toyota, cincinnati ohio. However, recalled oil hose damaged the intake cam gears. Kings toyota stated they will cover the recalled part but refuse to cover the damaged engine repair. Cost of repair is $3340.78 + tax. Kings toyota also refuses to…
ODI 11145382
Engine · Unknown Or Other
2008 toyota rav4 - excessive oil consumption on 2az-fe engine lsc ze7 my daughters toyota rav4 was consuming an unusual amount of oil. We originally thought the car was burning oil. After doing more research, we discovered it was a known issue. Toyota has an extended warranty for 10 years and/or 150,000 miles for an oil consumption issue (ze7). The car was purchased august 2008. We purchased the car in 2017 from a…
ODI 11141960
Engine · Seat Belts
Car consumption more oil it have only 70000 mileage and seat belt getting stuck should be engine and seat belt safety issue
ODI 11269275
Engine
I noticed that i was losing oil between oil changes. The dealer that has always changed my oil found no leaks. They told me that my engine had a recall covering loss of oil but that the warranty had expired six weeks prior. I was never notified about this warranty. If toyota manufactured a defective engine, why is the recall time sensitive? The dealer never notified me that my year model vehicle had this issue. *js
ODI 11172144
Engine
Have excessive oil consumption. Engine light kept going on. Took it to the toyota dealer that i bought the car and serviced at. They recommended an oil consumption test. Performed the test and it failed. Dealer and toyota corporate said there is nothing they would do. Claimed they sent a recall letter that i never received. I don't believe there was a recall just a major defect in their powertrain. The vehicle is…
ODI 11130523
Engine
Started to use a quart of oil every few hundred miles. Took it to my local toyota dealer and they confirmed that it needs the new pistons and rings. Unfortunately, they will not do it under warranty because my vehicle is 4 months past the warranty extension toyota issued. That policy was for 10yrs or 150,000 miles, my vehicle only has 123,000 miles on it but as mentioned before it is 10 years and 4 months old.
ODI 11154588
Engine
My rav4 is now burning oil. I am putting oil into it before i get to the date of my next service. I've heard about an enhanced warranty that went out to dealers that told about this being a problem with pistons and rings but the dealers chose not to tell customers about it. How do we fix the problem now?
ODI 11132727
Engine
Engine is using excessive oil at the rate of .9 quarts per 1200 miles. Dealer said this is normal and toyota will not cover any work under warranty.
ODI 11114372
Engine
I have a toyota rav4 2008 with a 4 cylinder engine. Toyota has acknowledged that this engine has an oil consumption problem and had a warranty recall. I never received any notice. I always have the oil changed from the dealer where i bought the car. They never mentioned this recall until it had expired by six weeks. I noticed that it was losing oil so i took it to the dealer and told them about it. They inspected…
ODI 11173864
Engine
It was recommended by my technician that i have an oil consumption test because i go through a lot of oil. I took it to nalley toyota of roswell ga on 11/7/17 and my car "passed" the test, however my car still consumes oil at rates not healthy for the car. I went to another dealer; marietta toyota in georgia on 6/21/18. They tested the car, added 2 quarts of oil and said that i have an issue, however 10 years has…
ODI 11102993
Engine
BURNING MOTOR OIL
ODI 11111378
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. While driving 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact could not pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and it returned to normal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator, battery, and ignition switch needed to…
ODI 11061117
Engine
2008 toyota rav4 excessive oil consumption. After reaching 100,000 mile on my vehicle, it began to use 1 quart of oil every 1,200-1,500 miles. Toyota knew of this problem (tsb to dealers) but refuse to offer any restitution to customers if the vehicle has passed the 60,000 mile power train warranty. This is a manufacture problem and toyota should have to make these repairs free of any charge to the customer.
ODI 11076295
Engine
I have a toyota rav 4 (2008), which i love. It has been a wonderful car. No real problems to speak of. But at around 146,000 miles i was surprised to see my oil light come on 1/[redacted] through my regular maintenance schedule. I added oil and made a mental note to bring it up to my mechanic. Another 1/[redacted] the oil light comes back on. I had to add more oil. My car has 149,000 miles on it now. I have had my…
ODI 11053408
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
1. Excessive oil consumption up to 1qt every 1200 miles, under normal driving conditions noticed december of 2013. 2. Ecm fails to hold reverse gear. Gear frequently slips in reverse when gas pedal is pressed, won't back up hills. Noticed december of 2013, no power when first starting up for first 10 to [redacted]. October of 2013 immediately after purchasing 3. Head gasket fail between number 2 and 3 cylinders due…
ODI 11023907
Engine
I have changed my oil 3 times and each time it consumes oil more quickly this last time i changed the oil right before a1000 mile trip..when i got back home (2000 miles later) i had less than a quart in there. No leaks..no black clouds of smoke. This was in less than 7 days. Very concerned! I have owned this car about 6 months now.
ODI 11019993
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. Engine down 2 quarts of oil after 2000 miles of driving after oil change.
ODI 11019269
Engine
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ODI 11084622
Engine
My 2008 toyota rav4 goes through excessive amounts of oil. I have to add upwards of a quart a week, after 300-600 miles in that period. It's been an ongoing problem, but i started noticing something was off in the last six months, and tracking it religiously in the last two months or so.
ODI 11021361
Engine
Engine is burning oil rapidly. Have to keep adding oil on a regular basis when red icon button to add oil comes on!!
ODI 10995292
Engine
Toyota warranty enhancement program (ze7) phase 2: 2006 - 2008 my rav4 warranty policy bulletin pol 14-12 12/16/14 due to excessive oil consumption. Toyota failed to notify me of this issue despite my taking my vehicle in for numerous recall issues, and my ordering seals for my oil system due to oil loss.
ODI 11001944