Seven problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2007 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2007 RAV4.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 mph he noticed the check engine warming light illuminated. At that moment the vehicle was taken to the dealer (crown Toyota of lawrence 3430 iowa st, lawrence, KS 660460 for diagnostic test, which was determined the engine piston rods failed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure reoccured. The manifacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000 tp.
Check engine light, vsc light and 4wd light came on and stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer and they diagnosed problem as defective charcoal canister. Was told Toyota would not cover the repair or part under their emissions warranty. Toyota is attempting to blame this problem on consumer error when filling the gas tank. How is the charcoal canister not part of the emissions system when it's purpose is to serve as a filter of gas/exhaust fumes. Toyota is once again not standing by their warranties or products.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota rav 4. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the posterior oxygen sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. Two days later, the check engine light was illuminated again and the contact experienced brake failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 27,000. Updated 11/03/11.
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.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. While driving at speeds of 30 mph, the contact heard an unusual noise coming from under the hood. The check engine warning light then illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer advised there was no oil in the engine. The contact confirmed that the low oil level warning light never illuminated. The dealer then informed her that they would not be able to repair her vehicle and that she should retrieve it from the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 49,411.
1. Leading up : a faulty and poorly designed rubber oil line weathered within the engine compartment. 2. Failure: while driving on the freeway, the weathered hose snapped. The car immediately spilled four quarts of oil. The check engine light never lit. The water temperature stayed within range. We had the vehicle towed to a Toyota dealership. 3. Repair: Toyota replaced the failed oil line with the same part. No engine diagnostics were performed despite the likelihood of serious engine damage. The oil compartment was left dirty. The engine cover was left soaked in oil (it's a foam part).
Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Toyota rav-4. The contact stated that she noticed that her check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. After diagnosis they advised her that the pistons in the engine failed and she would have to get a new engine or rebuilt one. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The current mileage was approximately 128,000. The VIN was unavailable. Tb.