Emission Control Problems of Toyota RAV4

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the fuel was running out quickly in the vehicle. In addition, the emission (eco) warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to fred anderson Toyota (9101 glenwood Ave, raleigh, nc 27617) and leith Toyota (8005 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27616), but they failed to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,900.

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2001 Toyota rav 4. Consumer states problems with computer and transmission the consumer stated a few months after the vehicle was purchased, the check engine light illuminated. The consumer took the dealer to two dealers who gave him different stories as to what the problem was. He finally took the vehicle to his personal mechanic for the check engine light. And it was determined the oxygen sensor need to be replaced. Also, the transmission would slow down in first gear and then activate hard in second gear. The consumer was informed a letter was mailed regarding problems with the transmission. However, the consumer stated he never received a letter and the vehicle was serviced several times at the dealer and no one mentioned it.

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The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vapor cannister, which was a part of the emission system, needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $1,300. The Toyota manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 45,000.

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On the 2001 Toyota rav 4 the check engine light came on. I had it checked and the fuel-oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. If the sensor was not replaced, I was told it would damage the catalytic convertor. Unfortunately, it was out of warranty when the problem occurred.

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2006 Rav4 sports v6 269 hp plastic fume canister located underneath vehicle on drivers side is easily damaged. The plastic canister is exposed to road debris including rain puddles that will displace and knock the canister off the vehicle. The resulting damage includes unplugged and exposed gas fume hoses and emission control hoses that create a fire and explosive hazard. The part is not readily available from Toyota and drivers may be tempted to drive the vehicle with out the proper repairs. Continued operations without the canister may also result in further engine damage and release of pollutants into the air.

The contact states that there is a undercoating on the engine to keep the engine from rusting. The smell of the chemical is toxic and coming into the vehicle which caused the passengers and driver to get sick, and can even possibly to put them to sleep. The effect of this is even hours after getting out of the vehicle is dangerous, including symptoms of light headed, dizziness, nausea, and headaches. The longest trip in the vehicle is 20-30 minutes at a time. Dealership said they would try to remove the smell. They would not let them trade the vehicle in for another vehicle with out that coating on the engine. The name of the chemical is cosomolene (rust protective sealant).

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Owner of 2003 Toyota Rav4s, purchased as a new vehicle November 2003. In the past several months owner has experienced increasing medical problems ( respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurologic, etc. ) and has received extensive and expensive medical testing without clear diagnosis. Test have also been performed in the home which fail to suggest environmental cause within the house. Owner has progressively associated issues of illness with driving this vehicle, even for short distances and short durations. Although having only 17, 500 miles driven, the vehicle is basically now not useable. An independent evaluator has suggested that an odor is definitely being discharged from the heating and aari conditioning system, although they were not able to say what it might be. An authorized Toyota dealer service department ran a few tests, indicated that they were unable to discern a problem, and has basically washed their hands of the problem. No specific incident date would be applicable, as the symptoms have accelerrated over time. Other details to be provided as needed.

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The consumer stated that the engine light kept illuminating in the 2001 Toyota rav 4. The vehicle was taken to the dealership three times. The first time they reprogrammed the computer, the second time they replaced the oxygen sensors and the third time they determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The consumer planned to replace the catalytic converter in the future. Currently the contact was driving the vehicle with the engine light on. The vehicle was not driving differently. The consumer contacted Toyota and they urged the consumer to work with the dealer, and maybe they would help her with the cost. (11/21/05) the consumer was aware of other same make model and years that have experienced this same problem.

I bought a brand new 2001 Toyota Rav4 from cox Toyota in burlington, nc in November of 2000. The vehicle had 28 miles on it when I bought it. In may of 2001 I had my 15,000 mile service done at cox Toyota and everything was fine. In July of 2001, the check engine light came on and that day,7/16/01, I went to cox Toyota to have it checked out. They told me it was just the O2 sensors and I didn't need to worry about it. Being that I have a degree in english and not auto mechanics, and I was dealing with the dealership, I took their word and left it alone. They were able to turn the check engine light off, even though they didn't fix anything. Later in 2001, the check engine light came back on and I went to Toyota of durham to have it checked out. I went to them twice about it and they told me that nothing was wrong with the vehicle and it was just the light itself. So the light just stayed on, and since I was told to basically ignore the light by two Toyota dealerships, that's what I did. Now I am having a problem passing the nc vehicle inspection, because of this problem. Fred anderson Toyota in raleigh, nc told me in may of 2004 that it'll cost 1,945. 00 to fix my car in order to pass inspection, and the O2 sensors are the root of the problem. My car isn't performing as it should and it may have permanent engine damage. I am working with a mechanic in elon, nc to get the problem fixed. He has taken the time to learn what will solve the problem with the sensors, so it can pass inspection. If cox Toyota had fixed my car when I brought it to them in July 2001, I wouldn't be having these problems now.