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
My engine seized on a moving highway. I had to have it towed to the nearest mechanic who identified the vehicle had very little oil in it despite just having had an oil change 3 weeks prior. He checked that there was no oil leal and advised to me take it to the dealership because he felt my vehicle had a faulty engine. My car was towed to the nearest toyota dealership who lied first about my vehicle having a faulty…
ODI 10716964
Engine
Toyota oil consumption test conducted. Usage of ~3/4 qt per 1,200 miles. First noted excessive usage at ~ 95,000 mi. Tested at 138,739 mi. 2.4l 4-cyl dohc engine. *tr
ODI 10703395
Engine
Received a warranty enhancement notification (extended warranty) for the excessive oil consumption. Free fix. What a joke. They tell you to come in for the test, fill your oil to full and tell you to come back in 1200 miles. Twelve hundred miles later you go back your car is at low/add level, they add 1 qt oil and state and i quote "found that vehicle burned 1qt of oil in 1,241 miles. That is ok to toyota…
ODI 10694213
Engine
Rav4 2008 limited v4 water pump leaking at 78000 miles. Leaking my $600 money i am looking for user to file class action. Http://toyota.pissedconsumer.com/rav-4-water-pump-failure-class-action-20110719249797.html?company_id=5467. *tr
ODI 10693318
Engine
Low engine oil light came on at 4200 miles of scheduled 5000 mile oil change. Dipstick checked and no oil was in engine. Two quarts added and brought to dealership for oil consumption test. Car filled with oil driven 1200 miles and brought back. Dealer states approximately 1 quart of oil consumed and it does not qualify for excessive oil consumption correction. *tr
ODI 10714780
Engine · Power Train
While stopped at a light waiting to turn left the rav4 engine began to rev and lurched forward with driver's foot still on the brake. Driver put car into neutral while holding down the brake pedal to prevent the car hurtling into the intersection. Driver then turned off the car and put gear shift to park. After 30 seconds restarted the car with foot on brake and the engine began to rev again with car in park. The…
ODI 10700938
Engine
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION @ 57851 MILES.
ODI 10903467
Engine
My car has been needing oil changes more frequently. I am in getting oil change today and my car wasn't due for 1000 more mile and 1/18 (whichever came first). I have no leaks,haven't damaged a anything and its always done professionally.. Its been changed at toyota,good year,oil change shops.no smoke or burning od oil. Car gets regular maintenance.
ODI 11045295
Engine
OIL CONSUMPTION.
ODI 10935962
Engine
Car runs through oil between 5000 recommended oil changes. Have to constantly check if there is enough oil. No leaks, just goes through a lot of oil. *tr
ODI 10662118
Engine
I first heard knocking noise upon cold start-up. This has now become a chronic noise. When getting truck serviced for another matter the mechanic informed me that the vvt-i bolts were defective and needed to be replaced for a charge of $3500-$5600. He also noted this was expensive because it is a lexus engine. Upon researching this more i discovered this is the same engine 2gr-fe v6 installed in the lexus rx350s…
ODI 10695442
Engine · Power Train
Just learned today that i need a new transmission for a 2008 rav4 with only 74,000 miles on it. Had the car in for service at 72,000 miles where they did the 70k mi service to include multipoint/floor mat, replaced the water pump, brake fluid flush and "engine minor". I think something is wrong here. My 5 year or 100k prepaid warranty ended in june so no coverage available. Shouldn't a transmission last longer than…
ODI 10648597
Engine
This vehicle has required about 3-4 quarts of oil to be added in between oil changes. The oil consumption test has been performed at 2 separate toyota dealerships, and both have stated that the vehicle is not using an excessive amount of oil and therefore does not require repairs. However, the vehicle continues to need 3-4 quarts of oil between oil changes.
ODI 10787194
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle slows down and the engine shuts off while driving around 65 mph or higher the throttle control is not responding very dangerous . *tr
ODI 10641577
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle started pinging when going up hills. Checked oil and it didn't even register! Had just had oil changed 2 weeks before. Since this time, i have had to add about 5 quarts of oil. Now i'm told toyota considers using 1 quart per 1,000 driving miles is "normal". The engine could burn up based on this excessive oil consumption leaving the occupants stranded. *tr
ODI 10705499
Engine
Have taken my car in 2 times to get the oil consumption test done and both times the dealer says it's within toyota's guidelines. The third time i called to have it done they told me i would have to pay so i just continue to add oil every 600 miles. I took to another mechanic they said this is not normal to burn this much oil and it's not leaking oil,they said they could pull the engine apart to tell me why it's…
ODI 10891878
Engine · Power Train
Water pump starting making incredible diesel / mechanical grinding sounds. Coolant leaking from water pump. Water pump bearing overheating - odor clearly discernible from inside vehicle. Checked internet - this is a very common complaint among rav4 v6 owners - many owners having replaced water pump on this year vehicle at 25,000k miles! Dealers charging anywhere from us $325.00 - $900.00. *tr
ODI 10605605
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
A little after its regular scheduled maintenance my 2008 rav4 started to make an odd noise (rattling) when reaching 40 mph at 1500 rpm. Checked fluids and noticed that engine oil was dry (burnt oil on stick) and black atf. Immediately replaced fluids (engine and ws atf). Took car to dealer and they said they didn't noticed anything unusual. Drove with tech and showed him the noise at specified conditions. He said…
ODI 10639760
Engine
My oil warning light kept coming on when i was braking. I had approximately 2300 miles since my last oil change but took the car in to get checked. The mechanic found there was virtually no oil left in the engine. Since then i have to put oil in my engine around every 500-700 miles. My car is experiencing excessive oil consumption. I just took my car into my closest toyota dealer and they said in 20 years they have…
ODI 10763947
Engine
I began to notice a burnt oil smell when i would return home from school in the evening, i checked my oil, the dip stick showed not a trace of oil! The vehicle was half way between oil changes at the time, my husband added 4 quarts of oil (so we know for certain it was empty) and brought it to toyota. They "checked it", changed the oil, and sent us on our way telling us to monitor the oil level. This was at 68k…
ODI 10592679
Engine
I've had my 08 toyota rav4 for over 4 years now. I get the oil changed on it every 5,000 miles regularly. I got it with about 25,000 miles on it and right around 70,000 miles i noticed that the oil light would come on before i reached my next oil change. It holds about 5 quarts and with being changed every 5,000 miles that means it is burning more then 1 quart every 1,000 miles! My brother-in-law did some research…
ODI 10743503
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an abnormal amount of engine oil and would smell of burning oil. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.
ODI 10587488
Engine
Engine burning oil http://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/9562/toyota/rav4/toyota-rav4-burns-oil/p8 http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0cckqfjab&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.newscionxb.com%2fattachments%2f2nd-gen-scion-xb-talk%2f278d1322767463-will-scion-follow-toyotas-tsb-release-oil-consumption-t-sb-0094-11.pdf&ei=jmrxto2gmugaial09pyudg&usg=afqjcnenao8ytdvzlwclj6sjnz8r0llcnq. *tr
ODI 10565077
Engine
The car is burning oil. I was told that it was burning 1/2 quart every 1200 miles & to keep adding oil. That this usage was wnl. After an online search i find this is a common problem that toyota has not been dealing with. I have an extended warranty that will be running out soon. I feel the car should be recalled and they should do the right thing. I have filled a complaint with the usa cooperate office. *tr
ODI 10604373
Engine
Bought the car new, at about 85k miles i noticed it began to use more oil. The engine now uses about 2 to 3 quarts between oil changes (every 3k)
ODI 11217353