Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-0056-11 | 06/20/2011 | 10041205 | Toyota: 2006-2008 rav4. abnormal noise from the idler pulley assembly. *rm | 09/20/2011 | |
| TSB-0056-11 | 06/20/2011 | 10041205 | Ready | 09/20/2011 | |
| TSB-0111-10 | 04/19/2010 | 10034265 | Toyota: 2az-fe & 2az-fxe throttle body. engine control. provide updated throttle body part number information for certain vehicles. the drain pipe has been eliminated on throttle body service parts. *pe | 11/01/2010 | |
| TSB-0064-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034284 | Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures de | 11/01/2010 | |
| TSB-0184-09 | 06/24/2009 | 10032729 | Toyota: vehicles with 2gr fe engines may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0505 stored in the engine control module or ecm (sae term: powertrain control module/pcm). *pe | 05/05/2010 | |
| TSB-0094-09 | 03/19/2009 | 10032730 | Toyota: some vehicles with 2gr fe engines may exhibit a ticking/clicking type noise from the cylinder head cover area which may be accompanied by a mil on and one or more vvt-i related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *pe | 05/05/2010 | |
| TC-10-010 | 02/22/2010 | 10032630 | Toyota: on certain model vehicles equipped with a 2gr-fe (ve) engine, the rubber portion of the oil supply hose for the vvt-i actuator may degrade over time. this condition may cause oil to leak from the vvt-i oil hose producing abnormal | 04/21/2010 | |
| LSC-90-K | 02/22/2010 | 10032631 | Toyota: on certain model vehicles,equipped with a 2gr-fe (ve) engine, an initiated phase 3 will replace the vvt-i oil hose due to the rubber portion of the oil supply hose for the vvt-i actuator may degrade over time. *pe | 04/21/2010 | |
| 01507 | 04/06/2007 | 10021542 | 2az-fe engine block. *kb | 05/14/2007 | |
| 000607 | 04/24/2007 | 10021526 | Drone noise & vibration at highway speeds. *kb | 05/14/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 02/08/2013 | 102000 | 1 | |
| I have begun noticing my engine consuming oil about 2 years ago. reported it to the dealer and got a reply that oil consumption is normal. i have always had regularly scheduled oil change. today my oil has been below the minimum level to almost dry, when my last oil change was at 99,000 miles ( current mileage at 102k). i don't know if it damaged my engine but the oil consumption has been getting worse. *tr | |||
| 02/08/2013 | 102000 | ||
| I have begun noticing my engine consuming oil about 2 years ago. reported it to the dealer and got a reply that oil consumption is normal. i have always had regularly scheduled oil change. today my oil has been below the minimum level to almost dry, when my last oil change was at 99,000 miles ( current mileage at 102k). i dont know if it damaged my engine but the oil consumption has been getting worse. | |||
| 10/24/2012 | 126000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact stated that she noticed that she had an oil consumption issue with her vehicle. the contact stated that she noticed that she was taking the vehicle in to get an oil change more that usual. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the cause of failure was unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 126,000. the vin was unavailable. mah | |||
| 02/08/2013 | 102000 | ||
| I have begun noticing my engine consuming oil about 2 years ago. reported it to the dealer and got a reply that oil consumption is normal. i have always had regularly scheduled oil change. today my oil has been below the minimum level to almost dry, when my last oil change was at 99,000 miles ( current mileage at 102k). i dont know if it damaged my engine but the oil consumption has been getting worse. | |||
| 10/24/2012 | 126000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact stated that she noticed that she had an oil consumption issue with her vehicle. the contact stated that she noticed that she was taking the vehicle in to get an oil change more that usual. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the cause of failure was unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 126,000. the vin was unavailable. mah | |||
| 10/24/2012 | 126000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact stated that she noticed that she had an oil consumption issue with her vehicle. the contact stated that she noticed that she was taking the vehicle in to get an oil change more that usual. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the cause of diagnosis was unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 126,000. the vin was unavailable. ap | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the pistons in the engine failed and the engine would have to be replaced with either a new one or a rebuilt one. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the current mileage was approximately 128,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the pistons in the engine failed and the engine would have to be replaced with either a new one or a rebuilt one. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the current mileage was approximately 128,000. the vin was unavailable. mah | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 50000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 04/01/2012 | 66000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact stated that after performing an oil change on the vehicle, the contact noticed that oil level had diminished drastically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was working normal. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer in order to have an oil consumption test done. the failure mileage was 66,000. pmb | |||
| 04/01/2012 | 66000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact stated that she had her oil changed and noticed that there was little to no oil in the vehicle. the contact got the oil changed the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that there was no know reason for this failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that she needed to take the vehicle into the dealer to do an oil consumption test. the failure mileage was 66,000. ap | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 5000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the dealer requested a toyota engineer come to inspect the vehicle in an attempt to find the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 5,000. | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 5000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the dealer requested a toyota engineer come to inspect the vehicle in an attempt to find the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 5,000. kmj | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 5000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 15 mph the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the dealer requested a toyota engineer come out to inspect the vehicle and attempt to find the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 5,000. da | |||
| 08/03/2012 | 82000 | 1 | |
| My wife was driving a 2007 rva 4 limited when the car ahead of her suddenly stopped. speed was 25 to 30 mph in stop and go traffic. she braked and collided with the car ahead of her. my wife was able to catch herself and was sitting up right when the air bags deployed. there was a delay in the airbags by several seconds after the front collision. soon after the airbags deployed, thick black smoke came up through the steering column. my wife evacuated the car and within five minutes the car was totally engulfed in flames. i am concerned on the delay in airbag deployment and the fire and speed at which it spread. we loved our rav but have a concern about buying any toyota product. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2012 | 82000 | ||
| My wife was driving a 2007 rva 4 limited when the car ahead of her suddenly stopped. speed was 25 to 30 mph in stop and go traffic. she braked and collided with the car ahead of her. my wife was able to catch herself and was sitting up right when the air bags deployed. there was a delay in the airbags by several seconds after the front collision. soon after the airbags deployed, thick black smoke came up through the steering column. my wife evacuated the car and within five minutes the car was totally engulfed in flames. i am concerned on the delay in airbag deployment and the fire and speed at which it spread. we loved our rva but have a concern about buying any toyota product. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/12/2012 | 2 | ||
| 2007 toyota rav 4. consumer writes in regards to problems with recall notices for rear suspension and power window switch. *smd the consumer stated did not believe the recall was performed, as he is still experiencing problems with the power window switch. also, the water pump was replaced. | |||
| 01/02/2013 | 57000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 05/16/2007 | 3000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact noticed that whenever the vehicle was driven over 1,000 miles, the engine would consume one-half a quart of engine oil. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the issue was normal. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 75,000 and the failure mileage was 3,000. | |||
| 05/16/2007 | 3000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact noticed that whenever the vehicle was driven over 1,000 miles, the engine would consume one-half a quart of engine oil. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the issue was normal. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 75,000 and the failure mileage was 3,000. kmj | |||
| 05/16/2007 | 5000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact noticed that whenever the vehicle is driven over 1,000 miles the engine consumes 1/2 quart of oil. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the problem was normal. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 75,000 and the failure mileage was 3,000. bml | |||
| 01/25/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Within 4000 miles of oil & filter change the oil pressure warning light comes on. there has been no evidence of leakage (drops on ground or build up on engine components) and no evidence of burning up oil (smoke or smell). online research reveals a toyota technical bulletin sb0094-11 entitiled excessive oil consumption which details an acceptable oil usage level of 1 quart every 1200 miles. this may have been acceptable in a car built in 1940, but it is not acceptable in a car designed to go 5000 miles between oil changes. excessive oil consumption can lead to excessive engine heat and wear causing failure at high speed with the potential for catastrauphic failure. as toyota is aware of this issue yet not doing enough to remedy it, i am reporting it here to hopefully be investigated. | |||
| 03/21/2012 | 41000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact smelled a burning odor and maneuvered to the side of the road. the contact noticed that the rear passenger side floorboard carpet and rear passenger side seat was engulfed in flames. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed of the incident. there was no personal injury. the contact stated prior to the failure, a loud noise and a leak emitted from the exhaust pipe. the vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a savage facility. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 41,000. | |||
| 03/21/2012 | 41000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact smelled a burning odor and maneuvered to the side of the road. the contact noticed the rear passenger's floorboard carpet and rear passenger's side seat ignited into flames. a fire report was filed of the incident. there was no personal injury. the contact stated prior to the failure, a loud noise and a leak emitted from the exhaust pipe. the vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a savage facility. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 41,000. js | |||
| 12/02/2011 | 59923 | ||
| Vehicle was bought new and had 148miles on it when delivered as it was delivered to me from another dealership. for the past 20,000 miles it has been using 3-4 quarts of oil between oil changes. toyota knows this is a problem with these vehicles and has a tsb 0094-11 to fix the design flaw. this fix basically rebuilds the engine with new pistons, rings and cranks. called the dealer when i saw this tsb and told them i had 59923 miles on vehicle so i'll be over the warranty by the time i bring it in and was told it was no problem. dropped off vehicle with 60114 miles on it and they started an oil consumption test by first filling the oil. it took 3 1/2 quarts just to top it off. need to go back in 1200 miles to confirm that it is using oil but they told me the warranty will not be valid and i would need to pay for any repairs out of pocket. toyota uses this engine in many different vehicles and a search online finds that there are quite a few people with this problem but toyota will do nothing about it. | |||
| 08/11/2009 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact stated that excessive amounts of smoke was released from the tail pipe when first started. the vehicle was burning 1.1 quarts of oil every 2,300 miles. the contact believed the failure was contributed to a manufacturing defect because the vehicle was recommended to have an oil change performed every 5,000 miles and the contact was concerned that the failure would destroy the engine. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the oil consumption was normal and that the vehicle was designed to burn 1 quart of oil every 1,200 miles. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 40,000. kmj | |||
| 08/11/2009 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a toyota rav-4. the contact sated the vehicle was tested and found to burn 1.1 quarts of oil every 2,300 miles. the vehicle has smoke coming from the tail pipe when the vehicle is first start that tapers off as the vehicle warms up. the contact feels this is a manufacturers defect because the vehicle is recommended to have oil change every 5,000 miles. the contact is concerned this could cause damage to the engine. the manufacturer stated this was normal oil consumption because it is design to loose 1 quart of oil every 1,200 miles. the current mileage on the vehicle is 40,000.rl | |||
| 09/07/2011 | 27000 | ||
| Tl* 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. | |||
| 09/07/2011 | 27000 | ||
| Tl- 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. kmj | |||
| 09/07/2011 | 27000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the check engine 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 back on and the brakes failed. 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. pm | |||
| 08/28/2010 | 44000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while the contact wife was driving at 65mph the instrumental panel lights illuminated the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer stated the engine control module might have caused the failure, but they will further diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer took a 1008300034 and will check with the dealership. the current and the failure mileage were 44,000. li | |||
| 08/10/2007 | 221 | ||
| This is an ongoing problem that has existed since i owned the vehicle. more then half the time when i step down on the gas hard, my vehicle nearly stalls, severe hesitation, then slowly recovers and applys power. this would be when you have to pass a car on a two lane road or merge into heavy traffic. it is hard to know if it will be there when i need it or if i will have to wait for the engine to catch up. i have reported it to the toyota service department multiple times; they have test drove it, had a factory rep. look at it and at computer printouts. they admit there is a problem but don't seem to know know how or want to fix it. i thought i should report it, since the information coming out now is toyota seems to like to hide the safety problems with their vehicles. i feel this is a safety issue since i can't depend on the vehicle when i might most need it to get out of the way. | |||
| 02/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| We bought our toyota, a new 2007/4430c rav4 (5-door 4x2 suv), on 9/7/07, and have noticed several problems in the operation of this vehicle. our rav4 currently has around 24,000 miles on it, and the problems have neither increased nor decreased in frequency. because these problems are intermittent, our dealer, dunning toyota of ann arbor, michigan, was unable to replicate what we experience. however, we believe that documenting this situation is important as problems | |||
| 12/23/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| 2007 toyota rav 4: enginetype v6 1) driving car on highway at night, stopped at light, smelled oil burning thought smell was from other vehicles. continued to drive when stopped at next stop light smelled oil burning, saw light trails of smoke around head lights. watched gauges and got the car home. 2) shut of engine raised hood and removed plastic engine cover. saw oil was all over the passenger side front of engine near fire wall and wheel on well cover. had wife start car, saw oil squirting in a small stream from a rubber hose attached to metal pipe. the pipe the hose was attached to was attached to engines cylinder head next to fire wall at the front of the cylinder head. 3) i have had the car since dec. 2007 when it was brand new it now has 80,000. miles. i talked to the local dealer about this specific failure, i was told there was a bulletin for this problem. i gave the dealer my vin and mileage, i was told my vin was not on the list and my miles were well over the vehicles warranty limit of 3 years or 36,000 miles. i was told if i wanted a quote i would need to get it towed in and they would give me a quote for the work. at this time based on all the information still am investigating my options for this repair to attempt to reduce my costs. the repair of this failed oil line entails the removal of the complete failed oil line end to end and the installation of a complete metal pipe assembly. so far i am finding this failure seems to be a quite common with this model engine with this oil line configuration. based on this failure and that it is a know problem with toyota, i'm very disappointed that i'm stuck with all the costs. plus i could for see in some failures one might not detect the problem thus experiencing a full engine failure. i would have to believe if it is covered under warranty, you'll never receive a complaint on this problem. from a cross sectional point, your only experiencing those of us trapped with a design flaw. *tr | |||
| 11/09/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2007 toyota rav4 v-6 manufacturing defect with the oil line of the vvt-i camshaft. poor quality of rubber line has caused multiple failures which has resulted in catastrophic engine damage, engine fires. toyota is conducting voluntary recalls with certain vin's, however this voluntary recall does not adequately address the problem. toyota knows of this manufacturing defect and has redesigned oil line accordingly, but is not offering this redesigned oil line to customers affected by original defect. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the highway with my 2 children and the oil hose broke. no failure lights came on the dashboard. took car to closest repair shop. they had to add 5 qts of oil since it leaked out. found out this happens quite frequently on the same engine in another model. the oil hose was replaced.*tr | |||
| 07/22/2009 | 45232 | 1 | |
| 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). *tr | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 36000 | 1 | |
| Toyota v6 engines 2gr-fe have a problem with the vvti oil pipe failing. this pipe has a rubber section in it, it leaks with all the oil draining & causing engine failures. toyota has replaced this pipe on later vehicle with all metal this started out with the avalon.check out the ravworld on line site. click on 4.3 & then oil line failure rav camry, lexus etc. toyota needs to recall all vehicles with 2gr-fe v6 that have the rubber hose in the vvti oil line. *tr | |||
| 06/08/2009 | 70744 | 1 | |
| Blown oil line on 2007 toyota rav4. *tr | |||
| 02/27/2007 | 1500 | 30 | 02/17/2007 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 45 mph the contact heard a high pitched whistling sound. the dealer stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the whistling sound started to occur more frequently, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact felt that thiswas a safety issue because it caused the driver to become distracted. the current mileage was 1,500 . *aki | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/03/2010 | 49411 | ||
| Tl* 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. | |||
| 10/13/2009 | 22000 | 1 | |
| Uncontrolled and uncommanded auto acceleration of toyota 2007 rav4 with subsequent impact into retaining wall, damages in excess of $3000.00. *tr | |||
| 07/07/2009 | 35903 | 1 | |
| Engine oil leak over several weeks. upon opening the oil fill cap, the rest of the oil came out the bottom of the car. i was forced to have it carried to the dealer because of that. the dealer informed me that it is v v t i hose on engine bank 1 that needed to be replaced, that toyota knew of the problem but they never recalled to fix the cars, they fixed them as customers brought them in (according to bulletin). it took about 10 days to fix. a mechanic i know who saw the invoice told me that toyota replaced almost half the bottom of the engine( replaced bank vti hose, both v v t i gears, cam shafts and housing a total of 31 parts. i did not have to pay , but i was very upset at toyota for knowing that a problem existed but did not alerted customers. *tr | |||
| 11/30/2009 | 38000 | 1 | |
| Unintended rapid acceleration. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2007 toyota rav4. consumer states dissatisfaction related to the replacement of a defective oil line. *tgw the consumer stated she did not experience a failure but wanted the oil line replaced for safety reasons, because it could cause catastrophic damage to the engine and she drives many miles each day week for work. the consumer paid the dealer to replace the part, but they decided to replace it with another rubber oil line instead of the all metal line which she had requested. *jb | |||
| 11/21/2009 | 28135 | 1 | |
| I bought the brand new 2007 rav4 limited v6 from chicago grossinger toyota 2 and 1/2 years ago. there was some boiling water noise coming out from the engine at around 28k miles. i took the rav4 to the cgt dealer for repair since it was still under the warranty. the customer service rep. told me that the reason why the engine had some boiling water noise because the camshaft was bended. he lied! he didn't even tell me that the oil hose was the cause of the damage. the noise problem was fixed (hopefully) but i don't know if the actual problem is still going or not because i found there were a lot of complaints about the same problem that i had online. most complaints said that the problem was because the oil pipe was made with half rubber/metal. the rubber part will soon be cracked due to the weather or something. i called the cgt customer rep to verify this problem and then he told me that my car might have that problem and he was aware of that so he told me that they had switched oil pipe to metal. he lied again! i checked it and the oil pipe is still made with half rubber and metal. he seems like covering something. i believe this problem has had been existing for a long time but toyota never do anything about it. this is a very serious issue. toyota has to be liable of the driver and passengers safety if their products are defective. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| My 2007 rav 4 hesitates when i depress gas pedal. it began happening shortly after purchase in 2007 and the problem has increased in frequency & duration. yesterday i started a left hand turn while oncoming traffic was clear, but because of vehicle's hesitation, in mid-turn, oncoming traffic suddenly appeared and had to stop for me to complete my turn. i narrowly avoided being in an accident, for which i would have been found at fault, as i was making a left hand turn. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 28000 | 1 | |
| After a dangerous surge-at-stop problem, we took our 2007 rav4 to our dealer yesterday, but so far they claim they can't find anything wrong. we told the dealer that we don't want the car back until they fix this life-threatening condition. yesterday was actually the third time that this happened, and each time the problem was more intense than the prior incident. the first time it happened, around three weeks ago, my husband wasn't sure if he had accidentally hit the accelerator, so he ignored it. the second time it happened, five days ago, he was more aware, and knew where his foot was placed, and knew for sure that this was an engine surge entirely unrelated to anything he was doing. it was only because he had his foot placed firmly on the brake that he was able to control the rav4 and prevent it surging past the red light. yesterday was the worst incident, since the surge happened, again at a red light, with cars passing in front of our rav4 (we were first in line) and when my husband jammed his foot harder on the brake, the engine surged even harder, and louder, and he had to really force the brake pedal down. if our daughter had been driving the rav4 there is no doubt in our minds that she would have gone right into the intersection, and either broadsided a vehicle, or been broadsided herself, with catastrophic results. this seems like the kind of life-threatening condition that nhtsa should really focus on, and that toyota should want to immediately fix, before several people get killed. *tr | |||
| 02/26/2009 | 51126 | 1 | |
| Oil hose ruptured on '07 toyota rav-4 dumping all engine oil. engine then was starved for oil and ruined internal engine parts. toyota is aware that there is a problem with this hose leaking and a tsb exists for the fix. however, there is no recall or even a mandatory inspection of this hose at regular service intervals. our issue was a complete rupture and it would have cost us thousands to repair on our own if the car was out of warranty. it could have even lead to a crash as the tires and brakes got covered with oil. *tr | |||
| 02/28/2009 | 46000 | 1 | |
| My wife was stranded on the side of an interstate when our toyota 2007 rav4 v6 had a catastrophic failure of an oil hose which resulted in the loss of almost all the oil in the engine within a few minutes. the 3.5l v6 engine in this vehicle is identical to the v6 in the toyota avalon which is experiencing a very large number of failures such that a tsb was issued. the avalon started using this engine prior to the rav4. i was told by a parts manager that there are so many of these failures that owners are waiting 6 weeks for the backordered replacement part and that 2500 parts are on national backorder. toyota knows the same problem exists with the v6 rav4 since the engine is identical but refuses to put out an associated tsb for the rav4. this failure is dangerous in that it can cause the engine to lock up on the highway potentially causing an accident. toyota is quietly replacing the failing hose with a metal hose only after a failure has occurred.(a defect admission of a design flaw). a recall is completely warranted for this defect. toyota has issued no such recall. *tr | |||
| 04/24/2008 | 4000 | 2 | 10/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving at any speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. the contact did not notice any difference beforehand. the current mileage was 9,000 and failure mileage was 4,000. updated 11/12/08. *cn updated 11/18/08. *jb | |||
| 11/29/2007 | 2500 | 2 | 11/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle began to bounce up and down. all of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. the contact pulled over and called the dealer. the dealer advised him to take the vehicle to a car wash because it had previously been driven through a lot of snow. the failure continued after the vehicle was washed. the vehicle continued to bounce and the contact was pulled over by the police. the dealer was unable to determine or duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 2,500 and current mileage was 2,600. updated 02-14-08 *bf updated 02/14/08 *tr | |||