2006 Toyota RAV4
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 704 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 RAV4 model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 26 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 10 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Suspension, rearAug 12, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0V for Toyota vehicles and GLK for Lexus vehicles. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-383, in which some vehicles were only inspected, sealed, and did not have both arms replaced. The affected vehicles were previously recalled under 13V-383, but did not have both rear suspension arms replaced at that time. Those vehicles need to have both arms replaced as part of this recall remedy.
Campaign 16V596000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, rear/otherFeb 19, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.
A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.
Campaign 16V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Campaign 15V689000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleApr 9, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 14V168000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearAug 28, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads. All of the rear tie rods will then be encased in an epoxy to prevent future environmental damage. Due to limitations in parts, the recall remedy will be launched in phases from September 2013 through mid-April 2014. All owners will receive notification of the recall, with most receiving second notifications when parts are available in their area. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373. All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied.
Campaign 13V383000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearAug 2, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose. Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to prevent improper servicing in the future. The recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 12V373000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalFeb 24, 2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 11V113000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsJun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Campaign 09V223000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
149 reports, newest first. Show all
Wheels, Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 5, 2018
BURNING OIL. I HAVE TO PUT OIL ALL THE TIME. MECHANICS SAID CAR CAN'T FIX BECAUSE THE ENGINE IS THE PROBLEM. I CAN ONLY CHANGE THE ENGINE BECAUSE IT IS A MANUFACTURER PROBLEMS. THE CAR BURN GAS AS WELL.
Engine, Jan 21, 2018
PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH 159,000 MILES. NOTICED IT USED AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF OIL. ENGINE SIEZED UP AND FAILED AT 165,000 MILES.
Engine, Jan 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BURNED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 1801053296. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Engine, Dec 23, 2017
NOTICED AT ABOUT 98,000 MILES THE VEHICLE WAS USING MORE OIL THAN EXPECTED. I NOW FIND AFTER A DEALER TEST THAT THE VEHICLE IS CONSUMING OIL AT THE RATE OF 2 QUARTS PER 1200 MILES. I FEEL THAT THIS IS EXCESSIVE AND IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT IT IS PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD WHICH WAS MOSTLY KEPT QUIET BY TOYOTA I FEEL THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE REPAIRS FOR A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME TO ALLOW ALL THE ONES INCLUDING MYSELF AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET THE REPAIRS. TEST WAS DONE ON 12/22/2017.
Engine, Dec 7, 2017
2006 TOYOTA RAV4 WITH 51,000 MILES: MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY GOING 70 MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT) AND ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON IN THE DASH AND CAR DIED, LEFT MY DAUGHTER STRANDED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. HAD IT TOWED AND IT WAS AN ENGINE FAILURE. YES, ENGINE FAILED AT 51,000 MILES. OUT OF WARRANTY AND TOYOTA WON'T DO A THING ABOUT IT.
Engine, Dec 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION WITHOUT WARNING. AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE TWO QUARTS OF OIL LOST WITHIN 1,100 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JONES TOYOTA (1508 BELAIR ROAD, BELAIR, MD 21014) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PISTON RINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD NOT CONSIDER THE WARRANTY AND THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,900.
Engine, Sep 19, 2017
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THREE WEEKS AGO, AUGUST 2017, AT 100,000 MILES I HAVE HAD TO ADD 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY OTHER WEEK.
Engine, Aug 22, 2017
THE CAR STARTED KNOCKING, WENT STRAIGHT TO A SHOP AND IT TURNS OUT IT HAD NO OIL IN IT. WAS DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE BUT NOT TO THE POINT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN OUT OF OIL AND HAD NOT SHOWN ANY SIGNS OF LEAKING.
Engine, Aug 1, 2017
IT SEEMS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE OIL CONSUMPTION IN MANY DIFFERENT TOYOTA VEHICLE MODELS INCLUDING MINE. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ON THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AND THEY DID AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST, WHICH WAS NOT PERFORMED AS I DROVE OVER THE REQUIRED 1200 MILES. HOWEVER, THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO HAVE THE BOTTOM PART OF THE ENGINE REBUILT. NOT ONCE DID THEY MENTION THE ONGOING PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM I HAD TO THINK ABOUT IT AND WAS TOLD TO CHECK THE OIL MORE OFTEN THAN NORMAL. AFTER GETTING HOME AND DOING RESEARCH ONLINE DID I FIND THAT MY ENGINE CAN SEIZE AT ANY TIME EVEN WITH OIL IN IT. ALSO, IF I PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, THIS CAN HAPPEN AGAIN. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR REPAIRS NOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT MY CAR IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. CAN YOU ADVISE?
Engine, Jul 20, 2017
2006 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED WHILE BEING DRIVEN. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE A HOLE WAS DISCOVERED IN THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE ADVISED ON HOW A HOLE COULD FORM IN THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED. *JS
Engine, Jul 19, 2017
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL. THE TECHNICIAN FOUND IT WAS LOW ON OIL AND FILLED IT. TWO WEEKS LATER I HAD MY MECHANIC CHECK AND IT WAS LOW 2 QUARTS OF OIL. I SET MY TRIP ODOMETER. IT HAS BEEN 2000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD TO ADD 4 QUARTS OF OIL TO MY ENGINE. I AM TOLD THIS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IS DUE TO BAD PISTONS THAT WILL NEED TO BE CHANGED. I UNDERSTAND THIS TO BE A COSTLY REPAIR.
Engine, Jun 28, 2017
MY RAV4 HAS BEEN CONSUMING EXCESSIVE OIL AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA SERVICE STATION, I AM TOLD IT NEEDS ENGINE OVERHAUL TO INCLUDE PISTON AND QUOTED 5258$. WHEN ENGINE OIL SIGN ON DASHBOARD HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE JUNE 2016, AND EVERY 5000 MILES THE SERVICE CENTER TOPS THE OIL IT GOT FIXED. AND INTERMITTENTLY, I HAD TO TOP THE OIL. THE MATTER HAS GONE UNDIAGNOSED UNTIL 6/28/17. WHEN I LOOK BACK IT WAS A GLOBAL ISSUES WITH TOYOTA HTTP://WWW.TOYOTAPROBLEMS.COM/TRENDS/EXCESSIVE-OIL-CONSUMPTION/ I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY LETTERS FROM TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE. TOYOTA SAYING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM EXPIRED IN OCTOBER 2016 AND THEY WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE AND NOW I AM FACED WITH A BIG BILL.
Engine, Jun 15, 2017
ENGINE STARTED EXCESSIVELY BURNING OIL AT APPROX 110,000 MILE MARK. TOOK TO DEALER. WARRANTY WAS STILL VALID. ENGINE WOULD BE ALMOST DRY AT 3,000 MILE MARK. THEY DID A CONSUMPTION TEST, SAID IT PASSED. WHEN I ASKED HOW THAT COULD BE SINCE IT SHOULDN'T BE DRY AT 3,000 MILE MARK. THEY TOLD ME TO WATCH IT AND COME BACK. WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN, WAY BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE WAS NEEDED, 3,300 MILES, BONE DRY, THEY SAID MY WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. INTERNET SHOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR CAR, THEY KNOW IT, BUT REFUSE TO RECALL DUE TO COST. THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE ENGINE.
Steering, Suspension, Engine, May 21, 2017
I HEAR A RIDDLING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE EACH TIME I START THE CAR. CLICK SOUND WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL.
Engine, Apr 26, 2017
THIS CAR HAS THE INFAMOUS TOYOTA EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE WITH THE 2.4 L I4 ENGINE. IT BURNS A QT OF OIL IN 2000 MILES OR LESS.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Apr 25, 2017
COMPUTER PROBLEMS CAUSING ALL THE LIGHTS TO COME ON THE DASHBOARD AND DISABLING THE SHIFTING SOLENOID. IT ALSO DISABLES THE SAFETY BRAKING AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO BE UNSAFE.
Engine, Apr 18, 2017
MY 2006 RAV4 HAS AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS BURNING 1/2 QUART OF OIL EVERY 300 MILES. I AM PAYING $3500 TO HAVE THE PISTONS AND RINGS REPLACED.
Engine, Mar 28, 2017
WHILE DRIVING EAST ON I-490 FROM ROCHESTER TO I-90, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE WAS MISFIRING. WE EXITED THE FREEWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND DIED. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PARKED ON THE RIGHT CURB. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET AND NOT ON THE FREEWAY. POWER STEERING WAS OF COURSE LOST, SO THE MANEUVER WAS DIFFICULT. AAA TOWED THE CAR TO OUR REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY REPORTED 24 ENGINE CODES WERE THROWN, AND RECOMMENDED A COMPLETE ENGINE TUNE-UP, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF THE SIX IGNITION COIL PACKS, SPARK PLUGS, AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. MUCH OF THE $1,000 EXPENSE WAS 4.5 HOURS OF LABOR, TO REMOVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD (NECESSARY TO REACH THE REAR BANK OF CYLINDERS 1,3,5). THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THE IGNITION COILS HAVE FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE. IN OCTOBER 2012 (AROUND 50K MILES) ENGINE CODE P0354 WAS THROWN, AND I REPLACED THE COIL ON CYLINDER 4. IN JANUARY 2014 (AROUND 58K MILES) CODE P0356 WAS THROWN, AND I REPLACED THE COIL ON CYLINDER 6. SINCE THE DANGEROUS INCIDENT OF LOST POWER AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL SIX COILS ON 14 JUNE 2016 (AROUND 80K MILES) ONLY NINE MONTHS AND 7K MILES LATER, CODE P0351 (BAD COIL ON CYLINDER 1) WAS THROWN ON 24 MARCH 2017, AND NOW CODE P0355 (CYLINDER 5) WAS THROWN ON 28 MARCH 2017. I HAVE ALREADY SPENT AROUND $1,200 TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM, AND THE CAR IS TODAY BACK IN THE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE TWO REAR BANK COILS REPLACED, FOR $229. THERE IS CLEARLY SOMETHING WRONG WHEN THESE COILS ARE FAILING UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, ESPECIALLY AFTER ONLY 7K MILES. THIS IS NOT JUST A PROBLEM FOR US. OTHER REPAIR SHOPS HAVE SAID THIS ERA OF RAV4 IS KNOWN FOR THIS PROBLEM. SEE HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/TOYOTA/RAV4/IGNITION-COILS-FAILURE-PROBLEMS.PHP AND YOU CAN FIND OTHER SIMILAR RECORDS OF THIS PROBLEM SEARCHING ONLINE.
Engine, Mar 14, 2017
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION MY CAR'S ENGINE IS BURNING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. WHILE I'VE HAD THE PROBLEM FOR YEARS, IT IS GETTING SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE AND I HAVE BEEN ADDING OIL MULTIPLE TIMES BETWEEN MY SCHEDULED SERVICES. SINCE I AM AWARE OF THE ISSUE I'VE BEEN DILIGENT ABOUT CHECKING MY LEVELS, BUT I FOUND OUT IT WAS AN ISSUE WHEN MY CAR TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING (I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE BEEN IN A PARKING LOT AT THE TIME).
Engine, Mar 13, 2017
AFTER MY ENGINE OIL LIGHT FLICKERED BRIEFLY A FEW TIMES WHEN DRIVING. I HAD THE OIL CHECKED AND FOUND IT VIRTUALLY EMPTY, WE PUT A QUARTER IN AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY FILLED MY OIL AND TAPED THE OIL CAP AND HAD ME RETURN BETWEEN 1000 AND 1300 MILES. TODAY I TOOK IT IN AT 1200 MILES AND WAS 2 QUARTS LOW. HAVE HAD ALL OF MY OIL CHANGES DONE AT 3000 MILES AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. THEY CLAIM A LETTER WAS SENT OFFERING A OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND WOULD HAVE POSSIBLY COVERED REPAIRS IF I HAD AN ISSUE DURING THE 10 YEAR PERIOD THEY WERE OFFERING WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. I NEVER SAW SUCH A LETTER. MY CAR NEVER HAD LOWE OIL RECORDED UNTIL MY ONE OIL CHANGE WHERE I WAS BASICALLY EMPTY. I HAVE FILED A CLAIM WITH TOYOTA, BUT THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS NOTHING THEY WILL DO FOR ME. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH MANY LAWSUITS AND SHOULD BE A RECALL. NEVER ONCE DID THE SERVICE PEOPLE EVER MENTION THIS ISSUE OR OFFER TO DO THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WHEN MY CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE ENGINE IS PROBABLY GOING TO REQUIRE A NEW PISTONS AND RINGS AND COST SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIX. I THINK TOYOTA NEEDS TO STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE FAULTY ENGINES THEY PUT IN THEIR TOYOTAS.
Engine, Jan 28, 2017
THE CAR IS BURNING OIL AND I WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN FOR CONSUMPTION TEST WHEN I GOT THERE THE DEALER TOLD ME IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANT. BUT I KNOW BY DOING RESEARCH THAT IT IS.
Engine, Jan 11, 2017
BAD ACCELERATION,ENGINE WILL NOT PICK UP FAST, IF I TRY TO ACCELERATE ENGINE SOUNDS HIGH, THE CAR WILL NOT PICK UP THE SPEED UP FOR FEW SECONDS AND IT JUMPS IN THE TRACK. ALL ENGINE LIGHTS CAME,VEHICLE LOST THE POWER AND I LOST CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE,I HAD TO STOP IN FREEWAY AND CALL TOW TRUCK.THIS CAR BURNS OIL SO FAST EVERY 1000 MILES I HAVE TO PUT NEW OIL ON THIS CAR.
Engine, Dec 27, 2016
OIL COMPSUMTION RECALL HAS NOT BEEN HONORED.
Engine, Dec 21, 2016
10/26/15 WAS SERVICED BY GERMAIN TOYOTA, NAPLES, FL, OIL TANK WAS EMPTY AND ENGINE WAS OVERHEATED. THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN 3711 MILES SINCE LAST OIL CHANGE (THERE WAS NO LEAK). I PUT A QUART OF OIL IN SO THAT I COULD DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER. THEY PERFORMED THEIR VERSION OF AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND CLAIMED IT PASSED THE TEST. 3/11/16 OIL TANK WAS EMPTY AND CAR WAS OVERHEATED. IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN 2496 MILES SINCE THE PREVIOUS OIL CHANGE. THEY SAID IT HAD PASSED THE PREVIOUS TEST & ALL WAS OK. 10/7/16 OIL TANK WAS EMPTY, HAD BEEN DRIVEN BUT I HAD PURCHASED 3 QTS OF OIL AND ADDED IT TO THE EMPTY TANK. PRIOR TO ME ADDING THE OIL, CAR WAS EXTREMELY OVERHEATED AND I GOT BURNED TRYING TO GET THE HOOD UP. I COULD NOT TOUCH ANY PART OF THE ENGINE OR WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY BURNED. THE CAR NOW FAILED A NEW OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. THEY ADVISED THEY COULD NOT FIX IT BECAUSE AS OF 4/3/2016 IT WAS OUT OF THE THEIR EXTENDED 10-YR WARRANTY FOR OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME IT IS NOW MY RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTINUALLY ADD OIL. IF A SAFETY HAZARD SHOULD OCCUR THEY SAID IT WOULD BE MY FAULT AND NOT THEIRS. IN ALL CASES ABOVE THE ENGINE WAS ON, VEHICLE IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS WHEN THE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON OR CAR OVERHEATED. THERE WAS NO OIL ON THE DIP STICK WHEN CHECKED IN EVERY ONE OF THE CASES.
Engine, Oct 31, 2016
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL BURNING AND ITS CONSUMPTION