Engine Burning Oil problems of the 2009 Toyota RAV4

Two problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2009 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2009 RAV4.

1 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2020

I took my car in for service on October 12, 2020 because the oil light was flickering though I am not due for another oil change until January. I was told to replace the motor due to excessive oil consumption. Upon researching online learned that this is due to defective piston rings and in 2011, Toyota issued a technical service bulletin. At this point, they are refusing to correct the error with the design of the pistons.

2 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2020

Auto burning excessive oil and coolant box stays full to top car is stationary.




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