Engine Burning Oil problems of the 2007 Toyota RAV4 - part 2

Purchased my Rav4 used from Toyota/scion of grand rapids around January/February of 2016. It had just a smidge over 77,000 miles on it. My first oil change was early due to low oil light coming on. I took it into a private owned shop where it was discovered there was hardly any oil in it at all. Contact the dealership, they had me bring it in to check, and start my oil consumption test. Test completed at 81,711 miles. The techs "checked it" and that it passed the test and therefore, would not perform the rebuild. Additionally, told me that it's normal for vehicles to consume oil. I thought it was a bit excessive, getting a low oil light halfway in between oil changes. I accepted the news thinking maybe it was just a fluke. After 2,000 miles, I decided to re-check my oil. Again, there was practically nothing on the dipstick, my light had not turned on. I contacted the dealership again and I asked about having another test done. To which they replied, "Toyota only allows 2 free tests (per year?)" . So instead of starting another test, I was told to check my oil every thousand miles. And if my light came on again, contact them as soon as possible. Their goal was to "make it fail" so that they would perform the rebuild for me. At the 1,000 mile mark, I checked the dipstick. Already down to about 3/4. I thought this alone was pretty excessive. At the 2,000 mile mark I checked again. Hardly anything on the dipstick this time. Could not read the level properly. I contacted the dealership and the tech asked some questions. Still wasn't "good enough. " I questioned him about the newest reading, he said it was "normal" and gave me some garbage about oil use and thinning out, etc. He instructed me to put in 2 more quarts of oil and to keep checking every 1,000 miles. Seems to me that there is definitely an issue, and the dealership is not acknowledging it.

Unintended acceleration after the car hit a pot hole on I-270 southbound. With both brake and emergency brake fully engaged the car still went with a speed faster than most of the cars on the road. I was forced to drive the car in the grass intermediate area for ~10 seconds till the car rolled over and the engine finally came to a stop. This Rav4 was recalled by Toyota and had its "stuck gas pedal" problem fixed a few years ago. Toyota also fixed the excessive engine oil consumption problem last year and I have been pleased with Toyota's service and how the performance of the car in general till this life threatening event occurred yesterday.

Burning 1. 5-2 quarts of engine oil per week, this has been an ongoing issue for at least 2 years. Oil consumption test was done on the vehicle and it failed. The dealership has failed to fixed the issue.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed at least four quarts of oil per month. The oil pressure warning indicator constantly illuminated. The contact also received a notification from the manufacturer to have an oil consumption test performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,413.

Excessive oil consumption began around 115k miles. About halfway through 3k mile oil change (1. 5k miles in) oil light goes on, dip stick confirms almost no oil. For the next 1. 5k miles need to add 2-3 quarts (I add 1 qt at a time to save $, always keep a quart in the car and larger amt in the garage). Dealer said it's out of warranty and there's nothing they can do. . Read more...

Oil cumsumption recall. My check engine light would pop on only a few weeks after an oil change. I brought the car in for an oil consumption test. Brought the car back in 1200 miles after the oil change, and they said the car failed the oil consumption test, and that I would be notified when they have a fix. Four months later I am still waiting. Had another oil change near the end of March, I inquired on what the status was for this fix, they told me that since this is a large national recall that I was on the bottom of a repair list, and that there is only one plant in the united states making parts for this recall. They then told me that I have been moved up to number 5 on their wait list. Toward the end of April, my check engine light went on again. I first checked the dipstick, and there was no oil on it. I refilled the oil myself and it took a full 5 quarts. Now there is oil on the dipstick, still have yet to hear a thing from Toyota. Why are they making me wait? are they waiting until the warranty on my car expires so I have to pay for the repair? in my opinion, to make me have to wait this long is not right. Toyota is a billion dollar industry and should have the parts ready especially for a recall of this magnitude.

Oil indicator lit up. I checked the dip stick and oil was well below minimum level. I added 2 quarts of oil. My Rav4 has more than 1000 miles left before the scheduled 5k oil change and neither has it been 6mos yet. Brought the car to the dealer and they performed oil consumption test. Car mileage was 87000. I brought the car back after 1000miles as instructed to do so. The test turned out negative. Coudn't do anything else as the car is out of warranty. I looked online and there were a number of complaints but no associated recalls regarding this problem. Another problem in my Rav4 is when stepping on the brakes, it accelerates first before stopping. Again there were no recalls about it.

We have a 2007 Toyota rav 4 that has been experiencing excessive oil consumption problem for at least the past two years. We have brought it in the our mechanic on multiple occasions and also to the dealership. There was a recall notice last year and we had the required testing done twice in February and March of 2016 by the dealership and they claimed the car passed the test and was not defective. However the problem continues to happen. The we have an extended warranty on the car at the time of the testing which has only just expired in October 2016. This problem was identified prior to the expiration of our warranty but Toyota claimed there was no problem with the vehicle. We have always followed the manufacturers suggest maintenance schedule and have the service records in our possession. In the last year to 18 months to two years we would have to bring the car in more frequently than the mfg recommended service schedule, as it was not making more than 2000 miles before the check oil light would come on. Most recently as little as 1200 miles.

Our 2007 Rav4 is consuming/burning oil at an extreme rate. There is no oil leaking from the vehicle. We are adding a quart every 2-3 weeks. We had the dealership perform their "test" (three times) when the recall came out over a year ago. At that time we were told our vehicle did not meet the criteria to be covered under the recall. (records will show that prior to the recall even coming out, we had taken it in for excessive oil consumption. . . So when the recall came out we hoped it would take care of the problem. ) we were shocked when we were told it didn't "qualify". We have just continued adding oil. . . Then in August of 2017 we spent nearly $2,800 to have repairs done that we hoped would take care of the problem. To our surprise, the oil has been depleting at an even faster rate than before! so we took it back in to the dealership who performed the oil consumption test done under the prior recall, and were told it failed miserably then! we understand the recall period had expired, but the vehicle still had under 200,000 miles on it when it failed. How does a vehicle get recalled only for a certain window of time, when we were told it doesn't meet the criteria - and after that window is "closed" the vehicle fails the test? we are appealing Toyota's decision not to cover this problem under the recall. We have been loyal Toyota customers for decades and request your consideration in this matter.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. While driving approximately 30 mph, the oil indicator illuminated. The contact checked the oil and noticed that the oil tank was empty. The contact added four quarts of oil and took the vehicle to the dealer who performed an oil change. The contact was advised to drive the vehicle and to bring it back after 1,100 miles. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer at 1,100 miles. The dealer stated that the vehicle did not qualify for an oil consumption service. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Hello, my wife owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4 with 108,000 miles on it. It received an oil change at 103k miles, and I just brought it in to the dealership for a suspicious (and loud) top end noise, and the engine appeared to be empty of oil when the dealership checked it. There were no warnings, other than the check engine light coming on at precisely the right time to indicate the next oil change. Also no puddles of oil in the driveway. This appears to make me (at least potentially) an interested party in the Toyota oil consumption defect class action lawsuit , April lax, et al. V. Toyota motor corporation, et al. , case no. 14-cv-01490, in the u. S. District court for the northern district of California. Please let me know if you can recommend a course of action for me at this time.

Excessive oil consumption - after full oil change and driving 4,000 - before the next scheduled oil service - no oil left.

Since 2015 I was informed by the elgin Toyota dealership during my oil changes that my Toyota 2007 Rav4 had virtually no oil. The dealership replenished it and 1000 miles later the oil light comes on and no oil was registered on the dipstick. Sept 2015 I was finally told about an oil consumption test which they said I passed yet oil would disappear now within 800 miles. They agreed to do another oil consumption test and during that time the oil light came on so I drove to the nearest dealership which was in st. Charles, IL. They told me there was no oil in the car and the elgin dealership should had never passed my car. I had to do a 3rd oil consumption test because I was a few miles over the required mileage for the 2nd test to be valid. In February 2016 I failed the oil consumption test and they put me on the wait list and told me they're out of parts to fix the car. Despite repeated phone calls to service manager and open case at the recommended toll free # I have not been taking care of. The car can not drive even 400 miles without me refilling the oil. They basically told me there is nothing they can do and the district manager did not approve a rental car. I am a professional businesswoman and have to go under my vehicle every 2 days! I have to purchased a 5 quart jug of oil every two weeks and was told to keep my receipts because they will reimburse me, which at this point I don't believe them because they don't appeared to have any attention on fixing the problem. I'm worried my only means of transportation will blow its engine which is what Toyota probably wants to happen so they can blame me and that's one less person they have to deal with. I paid over 20k for this car.

7/24/2015 traveling from wisconsin to florida in 2007 Rav4. Driving on freeway when engine lost power. Unable to restart engine on the side of the freeway exit ramp. Had car towed back home. Later that week had car towed to mechanic. Mechanic discovered catastrophic damage to engine. The engine had seized. The metal on the pistons melted and other engine parts where scorched. Replaced engine with a rebuilt. Only had 136,000 miles on Rav4. The Rav4 had regular oil changes and routine maintenance. Now I am seeing on the NHTSA website that Toyota knew about engines problems. I did not receive notice of this issue and I am out the cost of a rebuilt engine and the cost of a rental car while the engine was replaced. Is this same thing going to happen to my rebuilt engine? Toyota had me submit documentation of what mechanic found and did told me that they would review documents and that I was eligible for reimbursement under the csp ze7 program. On oct 19 written notice received, states reimbursement for replacing the engine denied. Received notice from Toyota regarding warranty enhancement ze7 after engine failed that rav 4 had an excessive oil consumption problem. Attached are pictures of melted engine parts of an engine that had regular oil changes.

Certain cars from Toyota have a know excessive oil consumption problem. My car is one of them. My car, while older, has less than 56k miles on it. Last year, the mileage dropped precipitously-- by 10 mpg, in fact. Since then, my low oil light indicator came on in less than 3,000 miles. Toyota won't fix the problem. They have redefined what it means to burn excessive amounts of oil-- 1 quart every 1200 miles isn't a problem according to them. Thousands of Toyota owners now find themselves with cars that burn oil, have reduced mpg, and no recourse with Toyota. My car has been to the dealer 5 times since last year-- all because of the oil issue. This car is not what I bought. I bought a car that was economical, environmentally friendly, and got good mileage. Toyota should not be able to redefine what acceptable oil consumption is! I now find myself in the unfortunate situation of having to carry a quart of oil with me everywhere I go because I do not know when my car will run out of oil. Of course, I'm now stopping every 190 miles or so to put gas in the car because of bad mileage (used to be around 350 miles). Why is ntsa letting this go?.

Excessive oil consumption relating to Toyota's warranty enhancement notification - ze7. I knew my engine consumed oil chronically since at least 75,000 miles so was not surprised when this warranty enhancement came in the mail. However, when I brought it into the dealership to get tested, they said it passed the test (this was in April 2015 at about 135,000 miles). I was frustrated and shocked. I thought I was stuck with no other options. Recently, when adding oil I noticed I went through 2-2. 5 quarts in a week. That's when I insisted on another oil consumption test. It failed this time, but according to Toyota, it was too late for them to cover as I was over the term of 150,000 miles (case #1803133073). I asked for other alternatives since I believed the original test to be flawed (allowing for 1-1. 5 quarts of oil consumption when the owner's manual recommends oil changes at 5,000 miles. Since the car only holds just over 4. 5 quarts of oil, no oil would be left at over 4,000 miles). At the rate of consumption, I worry about excessive engine heat leading to fires and obviously excessive wear on the engine. This should not have been a 'warranty enhancement' and instead a recall as the excessive oil consumption in the 2az-fe Toyota engine is well documented as a design flaw or engineering error with the piston rings not being large enough to drain oil or not having enough holes, trapping the oil and causing oil burning. Toyota should be held accountable for their poor engine design and any safety issues associated with it. At a minimum the warranty enhancement should be extended for the life of the vehicle.

I was driving on the highway when I noticed my oil light coming on, I pulled over to check knowing I just recenetly had the oil change about a month ago but I do drive alot, when I checked my dipstick I found no oil on it. This engine seems to be going through oil consumption at a very rapid pace.

My vehicle has an oil consumption recall. The vehicle burns oil thus a recall to conduct testing. I took the car to a local Toyota dealership and they were to test the oil consumption. However, they scewed the test results by overfilling the oil to make it look like there was no oil burning once the test was completed. They wanted me to drive between 1200-1400 miles then look at the dip stick. But they overfilled the oil on purpose to effect the results.

Excessive oil consumption: checking the oil on this 4 cylinder engine showed that it was down 1 1/2 quarts in only 1,500 miles. The local dealer found no oil leaks.

I started an excessive oil consumption test with westchester Toyota on 2-27-15 and failed on 4-7-15. Since then I have been repeatedly told that I am a waiting list and it is unknown when my engine will b overhauled. My current rate of oil consumption is 10 quarts of oil for 3000 miles and this has steadily increased. My exhaust is coated in burnt oil and I fear the engine will seize at some point. Yet I am on a waiting list for over a year with no repair date in site.

Oil burning recall. My car Rav4 burns oil at least one quart per 1200 miles. The dealership refused to replace any part due to the 1200 miles test driving. Toyota sent me an enhancement warranty notice about the problem of oil burning. This is unacceptable to me. We paid so much yet what we get is a defect engine in a new Rav4. This should be a recall and Toyota is responsible to fix the rings and other parts that are required to replace in order to stop the problem.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the oil warning indicator illuminated before the regular maintenance oil change time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was advised by the mechanic that they were conducting an oil consumption test. The mechanic also stated that there may be an issue with the pistons and the engine. The contact was informed to check the oil every week to make sure it was topped off. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,600.

Excessive oil consumption this is my second complaint on this issue because after finally finding a better dealer (towne Toyota, ledgewood NJ bad, Toyota of morristown good) I had the oil consumption test performed. I failed (duh, been adding extra oil between changes for two years with no leaks on the driveway). I was a month out of "extended coverage" for vehicles 10 years from date of first use. Friendly dealer said to call hq and plead my case. I did and after some friendly cust serv rep, was still told sol. I hope someone gets a class action going. I will be getting this repaired by my local mechanic and will never buy Toyota again. (even my brz sickens me a bit since Toyota had a hand in it).

Bought the car with 86,226 miles on it. Checked the oil at 91,103 and found only a half a quart of oil in the pan. Changed the oil at that time and then had to add another quart at 92328. Engine is burning way too much oil.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that it had oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.

My car is burning excessive oil. The dealership claims they have never heard of such a thing; however, when researched online there is a pending class action lawsuit against Toyota and there was also a service bulletin in 2011 advising the dealerships to remedy problem. At that time my car would have still been under warranty but since it is no longer under warranty the dealership refuses to cover it. They estimate cost between $4-6000.

Excessive oil consumption. Engine locked. After contacting Toyota main hotline to alert them of the problem. They provided me with information to test the oli consumption and to take the results to the local dealership. After completing initial testing, the dealerhship informed me that it was not burning oil. The vehicle still was burning oll. Toyota subsequently issued a notice that the vehicles were burning oil and that they would send a part to the dealerships to repair the problem. The dealership then informed me that they were waiting on the parts to correct the problem. The parts never arrived and now my engine has locked due to insufficient oil. I want to be made whole.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Toyota rav 4. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine was burning the oil excessively. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and a consumption test was performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed but the mechanic placed less oil in the vehicle and advised the contact to come back after she had driven 500 miles. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000. Pam.

I have been having regular oil changes at my local aaa shop as scheduled for my 2007 Toyota Rav4. When my maintenance light came on I took it in to aaa within the next few days. I was told it had only been 3000 miles since my last oil change, but that there was only 1 qt. Of oil left in the car. There were no leaks detected and they said the car was not smoking to indicate it was burning oil. Two mos. Later I took the car to my Toyota dealership for an inspection sticker. I told them the car was running rough and to check it out. They replaced spark plugs and valve cover gasket. Shortly thereafter I received notice from Toyota about excessive oil use for my model. I took it in for the excessive oil consumption test. During the 1000 mi test it burned another quart and a half of oil. They disregarded my complaint about burning all but 1 qt. Within 3000 mi. And said the consumption was normal. Car continues to run rough.

I have been bringing my car to a local Toyota dealership for maintenance and repairs for more than a year. During this period my car was covered under manufacturer's warranty. I've had my brakes repaired, several recalls tended to, and many oil changes performed. There was one occasion when I brought my car to a chain auto service store to have an oil change performed. It was at this chain that I was informed that the oil level in my car was dangerously low. I called the local Toyota dealership that I usually bring my car to for maintenance and repairs and was told that they needed to perform an oil consumption test on my car. I brought my car to the dealership on three separate occasions so that they could perform the test. On the final test day I was told that my car was indeed losing abnormally excessive amounts of oil and that the first step to remedying the matter would require taking the engine apart. At this point my manufacturer's warranty has expired and I am now relying on my extended warranty. After researching the problem, I found that the excessive loss of oil in cars like mine is a issue that Toyota is very familiar with. In 2011, Toyota issued a technical service bulletin acknowledging the problem. The Toyota dealership which serviced my car never told me this even though they were aware of the problem. The dealership has told me that the extended warranty may decide not to cover the cost of repair after the engine has been removed and taken apart at which point I would be responsible for paying for the repairs. However, if the repair needed to be done when my car was under manufacturer's warranty, then why didn't the Toyota dealership repair it? the TSB was issued in 2011 and I began bringing my car to them in 2012. I should not have to pay to have my car repaired.

I was told that my Rav4 was very low on oil and that I should have it looked at. Though I usually have my oil changed at the Toyota dealership, they never mentioned anything to me about low levels of oil in my car. I learned about the low level of oil when I took my car to a chain to have the oil changed. However, the people at Toyota have been aware of this problem since 2011. I mentioned the issue to the Toyota dealership and they have me return on three separate ocassions for oil consumption tests. Now my car has exceeded the manufacturer's warranty and Toyota has informed me that my extended warranty may not cover the cost of repairs even though the car was under manufacturer's warranty before the problem was pointed out to me. I was also informed today that it could cost me $1100-$1200 just to have to engine taken apart. The cost of repairing the vehicle will increase if they take it apart and the problem isn't covered by my extended warranty.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the oil warning indicator illuminated and oil was leaking from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was not due for an oil change until another 600 miles. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure and placed the vehicle under a 1,000 mile oil consumption test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 10/30/cn.

Just after oil change, about one week later and having driven about 500 miles, oil was already one quart low. Since then it varies, but it burns more oil than any car I've ever owned. On average I need to add 2-4 quarts of oil between oil changes, which I perform every 3000 miles. My concern is that the oil consumption will progressively get worse. An obvious defect here somewhere.

Oil changed at Toyota dealership at 83036 miles. At 87750 miles, oil light started to flicker and engine started smoking due to low oil soon after. Added 3 quarts of oil and had oil changed at Toyota dealership on 6/30/14 at 87829. Continued to check and add oil-next routine oil change: 11/19/14 at 93035 miles at Toyota dealership. Within a few months, car was struggling up hills and sounding like it would stall. Emergency oil check-low oil at 94709 miles. Local mechanic had to assist to prevent further damage to vehicle. Received an "excessive oil consumption" notice from Toyota on 2/6/15. Protocol to address malfunctioning engines is to have Toyota verify "excessive oil consumption". Customer must pay for oil change in order to begin process, regardless of past evidence to support claims of excessive oil consumption. Dangerous, faulty issues with engines should not be the drivers' responsibility to prove. Especially when the owner has maintained all records to demonstrate proper care of the vehicle.

The engine oil consumption is excessive in my Rav4. It is using about a quart or more per 1,000 miles. The Toyota dealer says this is normal oil consumption for this engine. I see many other reports of this same problem being reported on this web site and other owners receiving the same response from their Toyota dealers nationwide. This is not routine and will cause unexpected engine failure and/or engine seizing.