2007 TOYOTA RAV4

Whining noise. Pitch increases with speed.

Excessive Oil Consumption

Excessive oil loss. Toyota Dealer admitted engine was defective (piston rings). Indicated engine was outside of warrantee.

September 12, 2018 at oil change, oil did not register on dip stick. It was over 3 quarts low. Oil light did not indicate at all.
Oil is changed every 3000 miles, not had this excessive loss before. Use Full Synthetic MaxLife Valvoline OW20 API SN
At oil change, changed filter and oil, and have checked weekly from 9/12/18-10/25/18.
Results:
112,658 mileage at oil change 9/12/18
114,900 mileage 10/25/18 most recently checked
I have added 3.2 quarts of oil in approximately 2000 miles of driving.

My oil was burning faster than normal, it would be almost empty before Id hit my change mileage. My motor went out three weeks ago due to an oil issue, yet I wasnt over many miles.

My Rav4 is burning through oil. I bought my 2007 Rav4 in 2009 with about 35,000 miles. in 2013, my check engine light came on between tune ups. I started an oll consumption test but could not complete it. I was told Toyota would not pay for any repairs and it could cost $1,000 to $2,000 to repair. When I asked the service department if it would harm the engine if I just kept a monitored the oil added as needed, they said that would be fine.. I now put in about 2 quarts a month. On my last check up I was told i needed to gave carbaretor and spark plugs due to oil spray in the engine. I recently found out Toyota issued an enhanced warranty and my Rav4 had been eligible. However, I found out after the warranty after it expired. The service area told me they did not need to tell me about the warranty. I did all the regular services at my Toyota dealership and they never told me the oil consumption would be covered by this warranty. Toyota Corporate told me they would not honor the warranty because I did not complete the oil consumption test. I am talking to my service department but they may pay for only part of the repairs. I had my Rav4 serviced at the Toyota dealership because I thought hey would let me know of any issues. They did not.

AFTER TAKING MY 2007 RAV4 TO THE CHECKERED FLAG DEALERSHIP, FROM WHOM I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE HAD AN EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE WAS THEN SCHEDULED FOR FREE REPAIRS. I WAS TOLD THIS WOULD TAKE 3 DAYS AND BE PROVIDED WITH A FREE RENTAL VEHICLE. NOW I AM TOLD TOYOTA WILL NOT FIX FOR FREE, BUT I AM RESPONSIBLE. TOYOTA ADDRESSED THIS CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION IN 2014. BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, TOYOTA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR TEN YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE OR 150,000 MILES. UNFORTUNATELY FOR ME, MY VEHICLE DID NOT SHOW SIGNS OF THIS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION UNTIL NOW. EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE FALLS WITHIN THE MILEAGE REQUIREMENT, IT DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE DATE REQUIREMENT. I DON\'T THINK IT IS FAIR FOR ME TO PAY $4,000 TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE WHEN TOYOTA HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS SINCE 2014. EVERY SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE I HAVE HAD ALL MY OIL CHANGES DONE AT CHECKERED FLAG. IT COULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TO AVOID THIS EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION IN THE FUTURE. I FEEL TOYOTA IS BEING UNREASONABLE AND IRRESPONSIBLE IN TAKING CARE OF THEIR PROBLEM WHICH HAS NOW FALLEN ON ME. SO NOW I MUST COME UP WITH $4,000 I DON\'T HAVE OR FIND ANOTHER FORM OF TRANSPORTATION.

Engine oil consumption is getting worst everyday, I have to fill a quart of oid every week

Engine seized due to the well documented defect with Toyota engines designed for these cars.

To Whom it May Concern:

It is with great disappointment in Toyota that I unfortunately write this letter. I recently took my 2007 RAV4 for service at my local dealership center at Sunrise Toyota Scion in Oakdale, NY. I informed the Service Manager that I had been at the dealership in May 2018 for service (oil change and other recommendations) and now had returned as my oil light went on when the brakes were pressed firmly. However, I was not due for an oil change yet. After the technician took a look at the truck, it was determined that the truck was burning oil and the pistons inside the engine needed to be replaced. I was informed that this was an issue covered under the Excessive Engine Oil Consumption Warranty, however, the warranty had expired for my truck (a year ago it would have been covered). My dissatisfaction in Toyota is beyond words. How can it be possible that something so critical not be covered! I have taken my truck for various services including oil changes and NOT ONCE did anyone mention this issue with my truck. It is frustrating to know that my trust in this company has been broken for myself and so many other customers. Its crazy to know that this warranty only is effective if the owner is experiencing the condition of burning oil and has stated this to the dealership prior to 150,000 miles or 10 years of ownership. At that point the dealer will determined if an engine oil consumption test should be performed to determine eligibility. So my question is what happens when you take your car for regular oil changes? The technician doesnt mention that you are either low or burning oil, he/she does the job and moves on to the next one. Unfortunately, the safety of your customers ISNT important. Why is Toyota so quick to take care of recalls yet something like this should ALSO be automatic. It should be Toyotas responsibility to inform customers at any time of service about this issue if your vehicle is on the list regardless of customer stating the problem or not.

Enclosed you will find the lawsuit against Toyota with THIS SAME ISSUE!! It was found then that Toyota was responsible and needed to repair this issue yet it was up to the customer to request this test. So why have a service center if the owner has to request this test and its not something that is DONE FOR ALL VEHICLES. I guess it was my job to keep an eye for Toyota to see if my truck was going through too much oil, yet I was taking my truck for regular maintenances. Im guessing that I WOULD HAVE NEVER NOTICED BECAUSE I WAS DOING MY PART!!! Where is the continued efforts to ensure customer satisfaction and most importantly the safety of your customers? Just because the warranty is expired doesnt mean the issue doesnt exist! A major component of design defect-based class action lawsuits is the impact of the failure on an owners safety as well as those of its occupants. The plaintiffs class action lawsuit lawyers argue that because an engine failure can lead to serious accidents, it puts too many people at risk. (https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/22223-toyota-hit-class-action-lawsuit-oil-consumption-defect/) So due to an expired warranty, the safety of the owners doesnt apply any longer! WOW! According to the lawsuit, there were more than a dozen reports to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the Toyota engine oil consumption issues, the auto maker never directly notified owners. Instead, it issued an internal service bulletin outlining a process where by owners would have to subject their vehicle to several oil consumption tests. If that demonstrated that the pistons were malfunctioning, and the car was under warranty, then the dealership would perform the repairs. Otherwise, the quoted price was several thousand dollars, according to the class action lawsuit.
(https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/22223-toyota-hit-class-action-lawsuit-oil-consumption-defect/news/22223-toyota-hit-class-action-lawsuit-oil-consumption-defect/) As you can see, THIS SPEAKS VOLUMES OF Toyota! I guess owners ARE NOT in good hands and deserve a band-aide instead of solutions to problems.

***Please note that this letter was mailed to Toyota Headquarters and was contacted regarding this issue.

mycar at 94k miles is burning 1 1/4 qts of oil every 1200 miles and apparently Toyota knows about this issue and has done nothing! I did an oil comsumption test and they say it is NORMAL?!! None of my cars have ever burned oil!!

excessive oil use

Excessive oil consumption. 1 quart per 500 miles consumed.

Toyota RAV4 2007 with only 69K miles started to consume 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles… Dealer did an oil consumption test which proved that engine is burning oil. Since car is more then 10 years even though the mileage is very low – Toyota refuses to cover repair costs. Dealer\'s quote for repair was $4,300.

Paint \"bubbling-up\" and peeling; paint fading. Losing oil.

I just purchased this vehicle a couple of months ago. When the oil light went on I was shocked. When I took it in, I was told the vehicle was known to have a problem with oil consumption, and, if I had only brought it in before August of 2017 (before I purchased it), the repairs would be covered. Now, well, now they want to charge me $5000.00 to repair!!!

Excessive oil consumption at approximately 100,000 miles. Took to dealership for inspection, had new tires/rims put on and sensors activated, as well as had multi-point inspection, including all fluid levels. All was well according to technician. Three months later, in August, the oil pan was nearly empty!! The oil indicator light hadn\'t come on!! Complete oil change performed (not by Toyota because I didn\'t dare move it). One month, and not many miles later, oil was down a quart. Oil was added and valve cover gasket ordered and installed. A few weeks later, the oil level was down again. Coolant added to reservoir to indicator line. A month later, oil is down another quart! My 2007 Toyota Rav4 has under 105,000 miles on it!! It is NEVER driven hard or in extreme conditions. Researching the problem has led me to realize this has been a recurring problem in this model year and others. Toyota needs to recall these vehicles and fix them at their own expense, as apparently they have been long aware of the problem!

Excessive oil consumption. Uses 3 quarts of oil every 2,000 miles.

My 2007 Toyota Rav4 needs a quart of oil every 500 miles. This is costly and ridiculous. Apparently it is considered normal for the car but you can\'t take a long trip without having to stop and let the car cool down before adding more oil. This is no acceptable. I have the certificate from Toyota saying they tested the vehicle and have deemed the oil burn off as normal but I have never in my life had to continually fill the oil in a car in between oil changes unless there was a leak and nothing is leaking from the car.

ongoing excessive oil consumption. using approximately 1 quart every 1200 miles

Engine has rattling upon cold start and excessive oil consumption. Checked the internet and found this year and model has thousands of the same complaints and stories of dealerships not taking care of problem.

i HAD THIS CHECKED FOR OIL CONSUMPTION ONCE UNDER AN ADVISORY TOYOTA SENT OUT AND IT WAS OKAY. i HAD THE SAME CHECK DONE ABOUT A YEAR, YEAR AND A HALF LATER, AND IT\'S EATING OIL. THE DEALER DETERMINED IT\'S OIL CONSUMPTION AND THAT I\'LL HAVE TO REBUILD MY ENGINE.

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION CAUSED CRACKED SEAL NOW LEAKING OIL

Total engine failure due to excessive oil consumption. Vehicle burned through 4 quarts of oil in 1 month time – 2000 miles. Calls to Toyota and research show that Toyota has known about the excessive oil consumption on this year make and model vehicle for quit some time. They never issued a safety recall (we broke down on a 60 mile an hour highway), but gave an enhanced warranty that expired in March 2017. We were never notified of the issue as we bought the vehicle used in 2015. Information was sent to owners prior to our purchase. Cost to rebuild or replace engine is over $4000. Blue book for vehicle is about $4000. Toyota customer service rep claims to get repeated calls on this issue.

I received a recall on my Toyota Rav 3 for over oil consumption. I took it in to Toyota twice the first time they did not have the material to do the recall and the second time they did the test and it took all the oil in one after the oil change. However the recall had expired prior to the test. My car blew up this weekend with oil inside the car. I have put a quart of oil in the car every other day and made Toyota aware of this. I have made a lot of payments on this car and have been very unsatisfied with the way Toyota handles their customers. Now I have a monthly payment no car and no way to get to work. Thanks to this recall. The car is unfixable and I still owe a lot of money on it. This is unacceptable in my eyes.

My car is consuming an excessive amount of oil.

My 2007 RAV4 is burning oil excessively, but Toyota is refusing to honor repairs. We are having to add a quart or more of oil between oil changes. We noticed this last year, but thought it was a one-time occurrence. However, it has happened again and again this year, and after looking back over records, this happened in 2014 as well. After alerting Toyota, they said they had issued a warranty policy bulletin, but we never received it. Now they are saying we have passed the deadline and since I did not report this by March of 2017, we do not qualify for repairs. There are many complaints about this online, with many owners having spent up to $7,000. For those of us who do not have that kind of money are also facing problems with resale value due to this problem. Toyota corporate offered us $500 reimburse on any repairs, which is an insult, since the repairs will be into the thousands.

Oil consumption very excessive.
Need to add 1 qrt of oil every 900-1000 miles.
Toyota dealership service claiming that this is normal oil consumption for the car.

Excessive oil consumption, no visible leaks / spills. Every oil change the light comes on around 1.5K miles in. I never have to drain oil, just change the filter.

The vehicle falls under the excessive oil consumption issue and needs oil added weekly. The dealerships won\'t repair it under warranty, it can\'t be sold, will need the engine rebuilt and has created a large financial loss as well as difficulty with attaining a replacement vehicle. This should be a recall. I was a Toyota owner for many years and will not again.

Engine oil disappears quickly. I was told by a mechanic that this was a common problem with some Toyota cars. The engine oil goes to low level before the oil change period comes back. It hasn\'t triggered the engine check light to go on but it feels very uncomfortable and abnormal.

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.

Car had been using excessive oil.While I was driving on interstate, cruise control failed ,warning lights came on , started flashing and then car quickly lost all power. Barely got off the highway onto the right side of interstate. very dangerous condition exists with these vehicles. I consider myself lucky.

Excessive Engine Oil Consumption

Starting in 2014, I had to refill 1 qt of oil about every ~1200-1500 miles despite of meticulous maintenance throughout the entire life time of the car – note the 5000 miles oil change interval stated in the official service schedule. After receiving a note about a warranty extension describing exactly this condition, a first oil consumption test was initiated at a Toyota dealership in October 2015 and evaluated in December 2015. According to the dealership, the car had passed this test (!) and oil consumption would still be within engine specification (!!). A second oil consumption test was initiated in September 2016, and evaluated early December 2016 by the same Toyota dealership which did the first test about one year earlier. This second test confirmed an excessive oil consumption, i.e. the test had failed. (Note that I had driven the car for about 13k miles in between both tests, and did not feel any difference in how much oil the car was burning.) I was told that the necessary parts for an engine repair would be ordered, and that I would need to bring in my vehicle for repair once those parts are available, which could take a few weeks. The same afternoon, I was called back, and informed that my extended warranty had expired end of October 2016; therefore, any cost for the engine repair would no longer be covered. The dealership argued that although the oil consumption test was initiated during the extended warranty period, the confirmation of the condition happened after the extended warranty had expired. I responded that the evaluation of the oil consumption requires me to drive 1100-1300 miles before I can bring the car back to the dealership. I also checked the conditions and fine print of the extended warranty and was unable to find any statement that the oil consumption test has to be *evaluated* before the extended warranty expires; it only has to be *started*, i.e. a dealership has to be asked to do it. I called Toyota\'s national customer service hotline on this problem, and received an unsatisfactory answer as well.

I am extremely disappointed, and I strongly feel that Toyota has done everything possible to sit this problem out. How can 1 qt / ~1200-1500 miles engine oil consumption still be within engine specification if the maintenance schedule asks for a 5000 miles oil change interval?

burning oil

Excessive oil consumption (burns 1 Liter of oil very 500-700 Km), loss of power, engine fails.

Excessive oil consumption. Noticed on 04Dec16 that the car used 1/2 a quart of oil in 480 miles. Toyota dealer is doing an oil consumption test. But they are hedging their bid indicating I could be required to spend around $1200 in repairs to qualify for the warranty repair work. Toyota states the engine must be free of all oil leaks before they will authorize repairs under warranty. The dealer interprets that as absolutely zero oil even those they could easily see a little oil at a valve cover gasket will not impact a car burning 1.5 quarts of oil in 1200 miles. Based on what they showed me, there was not even enough oil to attract dust. I personally could not see what they were talking about except a little dark spot on a piece of plastic at the rear of the engine. So the dealer is scared they will get stuck with repairs if Toyota HQ does not agree with their diagnosis. Therefore they may require me to make repair just to cover their butts/bottom line. Also the things that they say will need to be repaired will be redone during the warranty work which involves rebuilding the engine.

Excessive oil consumption. After full oil change and driving 4,000 – no oil left

Oil consumption issue – dealer conducted a test and passed the vehicle despite it burning a quart of oil at 1100 miles – which points it a 0.009 quarts per mile – this means and 5000 miles (the recommended mileage between oil changes) the car has burned through 4.54 quarts when it only holds 4.5 quarts – IT CONSUMES ALL THE OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES.
How can this car pass the test?

The wheels were designed with a lip that does not drain, causing them to rust over time as water and road waste sits in the lip. I only learned about the rust, which is not visible, when I recently purchased a new set of tires. Surprisingly, my new tires immediately started losing air. After checking the tires and replacing the valve stems, my mechanic used the soapy water test to determine that the wheels themselves are so rusted that they are letting air escape. The lip of all four wheels are rusted to the point where the rust is flaking off. Given the deterioration of the wheels, I am concerned for my safety. My initial contact with Toyota resulted in no action by them. I am writing to the VP of Marketing to make him aware of my concerns.

Vehicle is consuming large amounts of oil. There is no leak present or indication that it is burning oil.

cd player failed years ago, was told \\\"we don\\\'t touch those\\\" have lived without since
brakes on inspection failed, was told if I drove off the lot \\\"You will die or kill somebody\\\" The cost for brake pad change and cleaning the rotors was over 400. Now my engine has been burning oil. It failed the ompsumption test. Originally I was told everything was \\\"fine\\\" but questioned it and then they said it had failed. Now they are saying I may have to pay $2500 for additional engine parts not covered by the extended warranty….they won\\\'t know til they \\\"get in there\\\". Pretty sure I am getting robbed again. Oh yes…the world transmission oil…they said it needed change…fair enough. Can\'t remember if it was 400 or 600 cost from them. They were going to charge me for 16 qts of their transmission oil when the vehicle holds around 7. This is because of their method of \"changing\" the oil.

Excessive oil use.
1 quart per 1000 miles

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. The mechanic completed the oil change and suggested i contact the dealership, Once I got home, I did just that. They had me bring it in two days later to check, and started my Oil Consumption test. I brought in my vehicle at 81,711 miles to complete the test. The techs checked it out and came up to me in a rushed manner and flashed a piece of paper at me showing they completed it and that it passed the test and therefore, would not perform the rebuild. Additionally, they told me that it is normal for vehicles to consume oil. Although I thought it was a bit excessive, getting a low oil light halfway in between oil changes and all, I accepted this news thinking maybe it was just a fluke and went on my way.
A couple more thousand miles later, i decided to check my oil again on a whim. Low and behold, there was practically nothing on the dipstick, although my light had not turned on. After adding a quart of oil, I contacted the dealership again and they had me come in. 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 make note of how much is on the dipstick. And if my light came on again, or the level dropped significantly, to contact them as soon as possible. Their goal was to \"make it fail\" so that they would perform the rebuild for me. So they finished the oil change and I went on my way.
At the 1,000 mile mark(85,109), I checked the dipstick. To my surprise, it was already down to about 3/4. I had my Father, who is a Master ASE at another shop, double check to make sure i was reading it correctly. Yep, 3/4. I thought this alone was pretty excessive, but since i still had a \"readable\" amount on the tick, i made note of the level and went about my business.
On August 31st, 2016, at the 2,000 mile mark(86,109) I checked again. This time there was hardly anything on the dipstick itself. Just some residual oil left from pulling out/inserting the stick. You could not read the level properly. I even took a quick video to show how little was on it. Although my light had not turned on yet, I contacted the dealership and left a message. The tech called me back and asked some questions, to which i replied with the information above. \"3/4 isn\'t enough, we\'re trying for 1 quart being consumed within the first 1,000 miles.\" When I questioned him about the 2,000 mile reading, he said it was \"normal\" and gave me some garbage about oil use and thinning out, etc.
Ok, I get that i suppose. But there is definitely something wrong! I should NOT have next to no oil after 2,000 miles! We ended the conversation with him telling me to put in 2 more quarts of oil and to keep checking every 1,000 miles and to keep in touch with him.
It seems to me that there is definitely an issue, and the dealership is not acknowledging it. All the while, i\'m left to continue \"checking in\" while still using my vehicle, wasting money on additional oil, and possibly causing further damage.

I was driving to Fredericksburg on I-95 around midnight. All of a sudden all my warning lights came on and my car engine made a loud noise, stalled and died. The shop where I had it towed said that there was only 1 quart of oil in the engine. I told them that is impossible because I get my oil changes regularly and on time. My oil stickers are always hanging in the left side of my windshield. Well, that being said my engine blew a piston and a bearing which seems to be a common problem with the 2007 Rav4s, and due to this I no longer have an engine.

Excessive oil consumption which could possibly lead to catastrophic engine failure. Vehicle is consuming an excessive amount of oil and the Toyota dealer states that it is within normal range of consumption with which I do not agree. I feel that Toyota Motor Corp should take responsibility and make the necessary repair.

Since 2015 I was informed by the Elgin Toyota dealership during my oil change on my Toyota 2007 RAV4 that my car 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 Sean 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.

We were driving straight on I-95 at 70 mph when we heard some loud noises and the car started swerving (between exits 65 and 71 in NC). We thought the tire blew out, but then we saw smoke in the rear window. We managed to pull to the side of the road and saw some oil leaking in the bottom. We opened the hood and smoke was coming out. The outside of the tail pipe was completely black. We had the vehicle towed to a Toyota dealership and were informed that the engine was blown. A piston drove through the engine block.

Excessive oil consumption. Toyota will not correct problem saying after testing oil does not decline enough.

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.

To clarify above problems. The power lock on the hatch failed on and off for weeks. I got an estimate to fix, and then it started working again and has since so it never needed to be replaced.

The engine issue is an “excessive oil consumption” problem that came out in a Toyota technical bulletin in August, 2011 and affects 5 different Toyota models covering about 6-7 years. It is due to a faulty piston in the engine and is only warranteed up to 60,000 miles. I have not had it fixed at $5,500 because my car is only worth $7-9K (less with this problem) and Toyota will not repair it. So I have to add a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. My car currently has 114,000 miles on it and it was only recently discovered (after 20,000 miles of dealing with this) that the problem was a faulty Toyota engine that they refuse to repair. There are hundreds/thousands of people affected by this issue and Toyota refuses to consider this a recall.

Knocking noise in steering column turning left or right. Extreme when in a parking lot. Dealer states it’s not a safety issue and to repair, they would need to replace the steering shaft through the steering column from the steering wheel at a cost of almost $500. They state it’s not a safety issue, but if left to knock, can the steering lock up.
Look online at the 2007 Toyota RAV 4’s and see how many complaints have been logged for this issue. This only reflects consumers that actually go online and lord knows how many are having the issue that hasn’t posted a complaint. It would be interested to pull the data from Toyota as to how many have been replaced by the dealers or how many parts have been used totally by them and 3rd parties.
Your attention to this issue in getting a possible recall for the comsumers would be appreciated.

We experience some unusual engine revving or speed up with our 2007 RAV4. We took this vehicle to the dealership in Fayetteville, NC and both times were told that it needed and engine idle adjustment, first time in 5/31/2-10 and then again in Oct 2010 although I do not have any paperwork for that event, but the Service supervisor Ms. Tate should remember that event since she assigned a mechanic to us to drive with us in that vehicle. In Mar 2011 we had another episode of engine speed up resulting in a minor accident. We took the vehicle to the dealer the next day and had it checked again, again we were told that it was an engine idle adjustment. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer repair shop to fix the damage to the front bumper. Approximately three days after the vehicle repair we received a recall notice from Toyota stating that there safety concern and we should bring this vehicle in right away. Driving to the dealer on 5/5/11 I experience another engine speed up when leaving a stop light and told the sealer right away. The dealer held on to the vehicle for two days and when we picked it up handed us a paper to contact the legal department. I called those folks and asked what they needed to do, and they stated that they would do nothing since the vehicle was fixed. The question here is Why would Toyota send us a recall after the vehicle is fixed, is that standard procedure??? If so what recourse do I have??

Thanks
Gunther Monteadora
664 Foxlair Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28311

The drivers seat has electric seat adjustments. It will not go back far enough for my 5’10” body. The result is that my legs cramp up at times, expecially and more importantly my right leg. Toyota tells me it is within their specs and suggested I go to a company which specializes in handicap van conversions to have it adjusted for me. I feel this is a serious safety defect which could cause an accident if my leg cramps up while driving the vehicle. This situation would be even more previlent during long trips. As stated above I am not really that tall. Apparently they should only sell and restrict use of this car to drivers who are less than 5′ 7″ tall.

MY LETTER TO THE CEO of TOYOTA, N. AMERICA EXPLAINS EVERYTHING:John T. Dubus113 Brockton RoadSteubenville, OH 43953 May 30th,, 2008Mr. Yukitoshi FunoChief Executive OfficerToyota North America, Inc.Nine West Fifty-Seventh StreetSuite 4900New York, New York 10019-2701Dear Mr. Funo: I

At low rpm the accelerator and/or the transmission has a noticeable lag. This occurs approx 50 % of the time. Several times it has put me into a dangerous situation when trying to blend into traffic. Most recently I was taking my son to college and was almost hit by a truck on the Penn Turnpike. I have brought it in twice to the dealer only to be told that a road test showed "normal operation of the accelerator". I recently did a web search and found that Toyota has stopped selling Rav 4 with V6 engines in Australia for just this problem. In June , while also driving my son to college I had the air conditioner on for about 4 hours of a 11 hour drive. The driver side floor, and to a lesseer extent the passenger side floor, flooded. Upon my arrival I dried it out the best I could using hotel towels. A musty smell lasted about a day or two then subsided. Driving back home several days later it rained for most of the trip and again the car flooded . I brought it to the dealer since it was under warranty. They told me that weep vents under the vehicle for the air conditioner and moon roof were clogged thereby directing the water into the vehicle. The cleaned it up as best they could but that the musty smell was stronger now. To get rid of that would require pulling the seats and rugs to properly clean the vehicle and that would cost approx $250. I opted not to do that and drove for the next week with the air conditioner on to dehumidify the car. I checked to owners manual and found no mention of cleaning these weep holes/vents, and it is not part of the dealers maintenance policy to clean them. The owners manual did mention that if the floor was to get wet then there was a safety issue with the side airbag and curtain shield airbag activating correctly (page 379 of owners manual). Water may also get into audio components or other electrical components above or under the floor carpet and cause malfunction and it may cause body corrosion

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

2007 toyota rav4. consumer wants to know will the vehicle have the same acceleration issues like the other toyota's. *nj

2007 toyota rav4 side impact crash concerns. consumer would like to know if the test had any impact on the fuel tank or filler tube. he would like to know if they were damaged because they are close to the left side of the car. *kb

Power switch control on door panel was on smoke and melted . it was intoxicating and scary. why dÍd it happen? very dangerous. is there a recall for this ? i was driving when it happened.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced, he noticed that the vehicle was consuming oil quickly. the contact stated that he would add a quart of oil every 500 miles. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced, he noticed that the vehicle was consuming oil quickly. the contact stated that he would add a quart of oil every 500 miles. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

I bought the car 3 months ago from price auto. the tires wee fine at that point although after about 30 days i noticed the driver rear tiire was wearing a lot and the passenger rear was wearing also so i decided to buy new tires 4 of them from tire warehouse. when doing so i asked for an alignment thats when i found out that there was a recall on my vehicle and it was with the alignment. the rear alignment has to e sealed shut after initial adjustment or it could come loose and a bad accident could happen. i immedietly made grappone toyota in concod nh aware of this and they scheduled me to come in so they could take pics and send a report to headquarters to see if they would cover the costs since it was a recall. i spoke with a scott at toyota. . also at this point its almost 30 days since i ought the 4 new tires and as of yesterday 3/27 the driver back rear tire had to be replaced due to the fact it was down to the metal. all toyota will do is pay for the parts which is $251 . they want me to pay for the labor and the alignment and that comes to $484. so theyve admitted fault by offering to pay for any of it. i just believe they should be liable for all of it. i mean i already paid tire warehouse for an alignment but they cant touch it because of the recall only toyota can and that is for the life of the vehicle thats not right. if the vehicle has a recall and you can only bandaid the problem then the recall isnt fixed and the car is unsafe.. i mean and what about the tires i have already gone through whos paying for those?

At 65270 miles rav4 failed steering inspection which is mandated by nc. parts replaced passed inspection but squealing continues gets worse after abut 15 minutes of city driving - metal to metal contact? 265 complaints something is wrong with the overall steering system squealing occurs at idle with brake depressed, release brake turn left or right squealing starts until engine shutdown. no vibrations felt steering wheel. sunday in city driving - 15 minutes after start up.

I was driving on a dirt road around 25-30 mph when my drivers side curtain shield airbag (csa) deployed unexpectedly. previous to deploying, the seatbelt had suddenly locked into place. i leaned back to get the seatbelt to release, and as i tried to lean forward to see if it had, the airbag suddenly and unexpectedly deployed. i stopped the vehicle and looked around the car for damage from a collision and observed none. i also did not feel or sense a collision happening. i believed this issue may be related to a toyota airbag recall, prompting me to contact them. toyota did an inspection and read the electronic data recorder for the vehicle. upon completion they told me that the edr had sensed a collision on the left rear of the vehicle, causing the airbag to deploy. i have a copy of the edr, though no means to read it or verify if this is correct. based on the information about the collision, i pursued a claim with my comprehensive insurance. the insurance company found no damage to my vehicle and cited a faulty sensor and cited toyotas csa and seatbelt recall of 2007 rav4s. toyota insists that my vehicle is not involved in the recall and that this issue is unrelated. i would like to know if that is true, as my insurance is denying the claim and citing the recall as the reason. i did have a toyota dealer replace the seatbelt, as after the airbag deployed it was no longer functional. i also still have the airbag, just in case it needs to be inspected or something.

I have had numerous sensor problems, replaced free of charge at this point. had to replace wheel bearing and wiring due to corrosion, free of charge now other side has same wheel bearing, corrosion problem and they want $1000.00. have also had a clunking in steering column (bad knuckle joint) that tech's have not found. hear that would cost at least $800.00. they also say water pump leaking and need replacement to prevent engine damage another approx. $1000.00. i've been online and these are all problems discussed by other rav4 owners. the tech told me there are not enough problems to incite a recall. mean while i've had nothing but problems since i bought this vehicle and it doesn't even have 60k. now they want 3k to fix current problems. *tr

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.

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.

Rear tie rod (suspension arm) disconnected while driving 60 mph causing driver to lose control and spin off highway. vehicle was serviced in february 2015 for the recall (13v383000) that addresses rear suspension arm adjustment.

Vehicle was being operated at low speed (15-20 mph) on residential street approaching a stop sign. under braking, driver's and passenger's side curtain airbags deployed and driver's seat belt tensioner fired.

On july 31st, 2015, the toyota dealership performed a suspension recall work to replace both "rear #1 lower suspension arms". that work included a 4 wheel alignment and a permanent sealant that prevented future rear alignment of the rear wheels. on august 3rd, 2016, (approx. 13k miles later) the vehicle was taken to a les schwab tire center to have the brakes inspected. during the brake inspection, the technician noted severe abnormal tire tread wear on the inside shoulders of both rear tires. the inside shoulder of the right rear tire was so severe that it was showing steel belts and was near failure (immanent tire blowout condition). les schwab noted that the front tires had normal even wear. note: the 4 wheel alignment performed on 7/31/2015 was the only alignment performed prior to 8/3/2016, the alignment check on 8/3/2016 indicated the front wheel alignment was very close and within tolerant range of the 7/31/2015 alignment, and the vehicle has not involved in any accidents since before 7/31/2015. i believe the safety recall work performed by toyota on 7/31/2015 did not fix the stated problem in the safety recall (toyota recall “operation 77toz-csj” ref: nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000). either the recall work was not performed correctly or the parts or method of the recall failed to correct the issue leaving my car with an unsafe wheel alignment causing severe abnormal wear on the inside shoulders of the rear tires leaving my car at risk of rear tire blow out. the les schwab tire center replaced the tires and the rear #1 control arms with “approved after-market parts” to allow for a safe rear alignment of the vehicle.

I am the second owner on this car and it has been in for repair 7 times for various recalls. does the lemon law apply to my car? you have recalled the electrical windows suspension seat belts cruise control what else is coming! claremont toyota in california had a complete check on the car and i paid 1500 but i still see recalls. what is going on???? i have another appointment for the suspension on monday 8/15/16

My vehicle has been excessively consuming oil and there was a customer support program to assist customers but i was failed to be properly notified. i receive recall notifications but nothing about this program and i'm wondering if others have also complained since it was handled by a third party.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension) and nhtsa campaign number: 16v096000 (seat belts) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. lone star toyota (lewisville, tx 469-671-5500) stated that the part for nhtsa campaign number: 16v59600 was not available. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 115,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

I was turning my 2007 toyota rav4 south onto interstate 182 to head east, the car sudden out of my control and went off the road and hit a concrete barrier at 5:49 pm at 5/8/17. two passengers were hurt.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000(suspension) was received in august of 2016. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact called a local dealer where it was determined that the recall parts were on back order. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. the contact was given case number: 1703031571. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Received notice last fall (aug 2016) about an "urgent safety recall" on my rav4 - the recall # is 16v-596. toyota dealers still haven't received the parts for this recall! the recall notice states that the suspension arms could separate resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash! why do they issue a recall if they don't have the parts to fix it 9 months later??

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the dealer provided a loaner vehicle for two months. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. parts distribution disconnect....updated 06/23/ 17 *bf *cn

Safety recall 16v-596 rlsa #1 why are parts not available at pecheles of washington nc. last advisement from pecheles of washington was on 4/14/2017 no indications of rear end failure as of 4/15/2017 last serviced jan 10 2017 at pecheles of washington nc at mileage 52463. received recall notice on 10/25/16 at mileage 51607.

During cold start and sometimes warm start, the engine makes a 2-3 second rattles coming from the cam gears due to lack of oil lubrication

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving various speeds making a right or left turn, the steering wheel made a metal to metal grinding noise. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column middle shaft failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Nhtsa #16v-596: received notification sept. or oct 2016 and have been checking w/ dealer since. still waiting for parts. 4/18/17 called toyota and was told june 3017. not holding my breath. meantime rear alignment is incorrect following previous lower control arm encasement in epoxy and can't be corrected. tires wearing improperly while waiting for toyota.

I got a recall notice several months ago. i called the dealership and toyota every month to schedule the recall service, but they always say that they are waiting for parts (lower extension arm). this is an emergency safety recall, yet the service can't be done for at least 4 months. a lot of things could happen in this period of time. i have to drive it and i am very much concerned. this is totally unacceptable. please help me to resolve this problem. many thanks.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. ...updated 05/03/17 *bf *as

Since i purchased this vehicle in sept.2006 i have had to replace 6 ignition coils. #4 has been replaced twice as of yesterday march 28,2017. the problem first began in 2010. i believe this is a safety concern due to the fact that when this issue arises my cruise control disengages and any vehicle following behind will see no brake lights and may rear end the vehicle. the vehicle also becomes sluggish and will not respond like it should.

There have been two safety recalls on the rear lower suspension arms of 2006 to 2011 toyota rav 4s. i had both recall remedy procedures performed on my vehicle. the second recall remedy involved sealing the adjustable suspension arms with an epoxy which makes them non-adjustable in the future. i had this performed 6/4/14. this remedy also renders the rear wheels unable to be aligned. therefore, if the rear wheels go out of alignment, the rear suspension has to be replaced. so instead of a $60 alignment charge, the customer is now subject to a $480 replacement charge every time their car needs realignment. i put new tires on my car on 12/19/2014. on 1/1/17, my mechanic noticed outer edge tire wear on both rear tires suggesting an alignment issue. on 1/18/17, sears confirmed only rear wheels out of alignment. on 1/27/17, local toyota dealer confirmed rear wheels out of alignment and said $480 replacement of rear suspension arms was only solution. the local service manager said they new there would be problems when this recall remedy was put into place by toyota. my rear tires were ruined at 24,000 miles. i asked toyota to pay for the replacement (case no. 1701201908). they refused and said it was a decision made at the us regional manager level that was accepted by toyota national. i replaced all 4 tires and the rear suspension arms. i opted for after market adjustable rear arms at a cost of $222 plus alignment. i assume i am now at more risk on the highway. toyota forced this decision by providing a non-adjustable solution for a faulty adjustable part. their decision now costs customers $480 every time they need a $60 alignment. my car was driven only on normal paved roads and highways. this is unfair to customers and places customers like me a higher risk if they are unwilling to pay the replacement cost. i also called nhtsa and started complaint (ref. 1063186, beau).

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.

The rear suspension sounds loose. two months ago desert toyota, in tucson, supposedly ordered the recalled rear lower suspension arms. i am still waiting for their parts. today they told me it would be another two months. i think that is unacceptable. whatever you can do to expedite the solution would be appreciated. [xxx] [xxx] or [xxx] *dl information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*jb

Car had been using excessive oil.while i was driving on interstate, cruise control failed ,warning lights came on , started flashing and then car quickly lost all power. barely got off the highway onto the right side of interstate. very dangerous condition exists with these vehicles. i consider myself lucky.

Driver's side visor will not stay up. it also will not stay in place when pushed forward towards the windshield. the visor had been slowly dropping within 5 months. it is now at a 45 degree angle from the headliner and it is in my direct line of sight while driving. it is distracting while driving and obstructs my view which is a safety hazard. why has this issue not been addressed? from the toyota owner's forums that i have been reading, this is also been a problem with other years and models due to the ridiculously heavy visors.

Audible clunk sound in the steering when turning the steering wheel. the driver can also feel a knock through the steering wheel. i am worried that this is a safety issue. this appears to be a common issue for this model and year (e.g., about 40 complaints of this kind have been filed for 2007 rav4s on carcomplaints.com). it appears to be related to the intermediate steering shaft; toyota has for example issued tsb 0318 08 to address this problem. according to our toyota dealership, it is due to a shaft tolerance that is too loose; the clunk sound would only be an annoyance, but not a safety concern. given that the steering is critical for control and safe operations of the car, i feel that any noise in the steering might indicate a serious problem that needs to be addressed. we bought the car used with 107874 miles (from the first owner) on 05/09/2014, and noticed the problem immediately during the first weeks of use. we believe the condition had already existed before we purchased the car, but we have no information at which mileage the previous owner started to notice it.

Oil consumption problem.

Constant clunking of the steering wheel

Starting in 2014, i had to refill 1 qt of oil every ~1200-1500 miles despite meticulous maintenance. after receiving a "warranty enhancement notification" letter from toyota motor sales u.s.a., inc. addressing excessive oil consumption, a first oil consumption test was initiated at a toyota dealership in october 2015 and evaluated in december 2015. according to the dealership, the car passed this test; oil consumption would still be within engine specification. this was a surprise, given that the official maintenance schedule requires an oil change every 5000 miles, and that the permitted oil consumption in such an interval according to engine spec. could lead to severe engine damage, or failure. a second oil consumption test was initiated in september 2016, and evaluated early december 2016 by the same toyota dealership. this second test confirmed an excessive oil consumption, i.e. the test had failed. i was told that the engine would be repaired under the warranty enhancement free of charge. soon after, i was informed that the enhanced warranty period of my vehicle had expired 10/31/2016; therefore, any cost for the engine repair would no longer be covered. consequently, the engine repair was cancelled. the dealership argued that although the oil consumption test was initiated during the warranty period, the confirmation of the condition took place after warranty expiration. the oil consumption test requires me to drive 1100-1300 miles before i can bring the car back to the dealership for evaluation. the dealership responded that it would have been my duty to drive the required mileage before the end of the extended warranty coverage. i checked the detailed conditions of the warranty enhancement and found no written statement mentioning that the test has to be evaluated before the warranty expires; it is only stated the test has to be initiated during warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called a local dealer (wondries toyota located at 1543 west main st ahambria, ca 91801). the contact was informed that the recall remedy parts were on backorder. the manufacturer did not know when the parts would arrive and opened case number: 1704141065. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Car completely shuts down during driving. just bought this 2 days ago and it's happened twice already, once on city roads and once on hwy. everything shuts off, lights/engine/everything.

Car losing oil comparable to other complaints logged by owners on various boards and toyota sites across www. dealership replaced oil pan gasket and valve cover gasket and problem is not resolved.

I was driving to fredericksburg on i-95 around midnight last monday. all of a sudden all my warning lights came on. my engine made a loud noise, stalled and then died while i was driving. i was able to get my car to the right shoulder luckily or i would have been dead probably. got the car towed to the nearest shop. they said i only had 1 quart of oil, and i told them i that is impossible because i change my oil on a regular basis. my oil sticker is in the right side of my windshield. they said due to the lack of oil, i blew a piston and a bearing and they had to take my engine apart. so now my warranty apparently won't cover this so i'm stuck with a car with no engine.

Vehicle is consuming an excessive amount of oil which i feel could lead to catastrophic engine failure, and if this should occur while i am driving on an expressway at a high speed it could be disastrous. the dealer inspected the vehicle and said that the consumption is normal at the rate of 1 qt per 1000 miles which i disagree.

Whenever you make a left or right turn, there is a clunking noise. i have contacted several different dealerships regarding this issue for over 5 years & yet there doesn't seem to by a remedy. this issue should be fixed by toyota. i am not the only person to make this complaint. please look into this issue & fix the dangerous problem before someone gets seriously injured. this problem happens all the time when the vehicle is in motion on highways & city streets.

My brakes didn't feel right yesterday, 7/17/16 when i applied them at a stop sign, i rolled on out into the intersection before coming to a stop. that problem continued several times while i was out and about, it wasn't constant. this morning when i got to the end of my driveway my car continued into the roadway before coming to a complete stop. if there had been a car coming i would have possibly been killed or possibly killed someone. once i arrived at work i called my husband and told him i could hear a hissing sound when i pressed the brake pedal, this noise just started today, and i also told him about not stopping at the end of our driveway. i also forgot to mention once i shut the vehicle off with my foot still on the brake pedal, the brake pedal pushes against my foot. this is a new symptom as well. while i was at the bank drive thru after work my car didn't want to stop when i pulled up to the drive thru. my husband took my vehicle to autozone to price a brake booster as this is what he thought may be the problem, (very expensive and it's a rebuilt part, not even new!). when he arrived home with my car he informed me i cannot drive my car until we can get it repaired because the brakes are practically not working at all now. i just called toyota customer care 800# and inquired to see if there is a current recall on 2007 rav 4's for brake troubles. i was told no but after researching online i see constant complaints from other people concerning their brake booster on their 2007 rav 4. i want it documented that i am having a seriously dangerous problem with my brakes and it looks like other people are as well and i don't think i should have to pay for a repair that appears is faulty on the manufacturers part.

Clunking noise when turning steering wheel on very low speed or on car that in not moving. it was discovered during state inspection [car was in garage and was not moving]. car has just above 30,000 miles, mostly city driving, regularly, but short distance commute.

Rear sway bar links rusted and broken. colonial toyota wants to charge $398 for replacement while it only costs around $50 for the part. thus, two complains. 1. manufacturer toyota should cover the defective parts replacement via recall as this complain is widespread. 2. toyota should require dealer to not charge outrageous amount for this and cover the cost.

I hear a clunk, pop or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel. toyota is aware of this (tech service bulletin st001-08). toyota redesigned the intermediate shaft. however, toyota has not taken the steps to issue recall to replace this defective part.

My vehicle was parked in a parking lot but when i wanted to open the door, the fob wouldn't work. the battery had been depleted and when i replaced the battery, by aaa, the dashboard lights stayed on even after i took out the keys from the ignition. this can cause the battery to die again. i have to disconnect the battery so that the light that stays on will not deplete the battery. the car shakes because the power isn't getting to the receiver very well. this is a problem inside the electric hub. at any moment my car can shut off because the electric current isn't stable when the car is on. one of the fuses or something isn't disconnecting properly, causing the dashboard lights to stay on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer did not give a time frame of when the parts would become available to complete the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

My oil keeps burning every 500 miles

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

While driving on an expressway i attempted to slow my vehicle. the brakes began to engage but then i felt the car accelerate and the car "stuttered". it may have been the brake assist kicking in. it accelerated. after a few seconds, the brakes finally engaged. about 2 miles down the road, the same thing happened except that the brakes did not engage until a few seconds later and i rear-ended someone. thankfully there were no injuries.

Excessive oil consumption. notices my vehicle used 1/2 a quart of oil in 480 mile. took it in for excessive oil consumption test. dealer indicated i may have to do $170-$1200 in gasket replacement to qualify for warranty repairs. first i could not see what they were talking about, i.e. not leaks visible/apparent to me. also this did not make sense especially since the repairs they indicated i may need to do, will have to be redone during the warranty repairs. when asked why, they said they had to require them to be done because toyota hq would stick them with the warranty repair bill if they disagreed with them as to whether to authorize the warranty repairs. toyota has admitted they have a design flaw in this engine in this vehicle. why won't they fix it without such a hassle. this needs to be made a formal recall so they are forced to stop taking advantage of their customers.

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.

Oil consumption issue - dealer conducted a test and passed the vehicle despite it burning a quart of oil at 1100 miles - which points it a 0.009 quarts per mile - this means and 5000 miles (the recommended mileage between oil changes) the car has burned through 4.54 quarts when it only holds 4.5 quarts - it consumes all the oil between oil changes. how can this car pass the test?

My car is making the "growling" noise described in toyota's warranty enhancement and toyota will not honor the warranty enhancement. because of the defect the car shakes at speeds more than 40 mph, sounds like it has a flat even though it doesn't (louder when making turns and switching lanes), and makes a banging noise in the rear (sounds like a car door slamming) when driving. visor on driver's side will not stay up--falls and obstructs view while driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v598000 (suspension). the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

The wheels were designed with a lip that does not drain, causing them to rust over time as water and road waste sits in the lip. i only learned about the rust, which is not visible, when i recently purchased a new set of tires. surprisingly, my new tires immediately started losing air. after checking the tires and replacing the valve stems, my mechanic used the soapy water test to determine that the wheels themselves are so rusted that they are letting air escape. the lip of all four wheels are rusted to the point where the rust is flaking off. given the deterioration of the wheels, i am concerned for my safety. my initial contact with toyota resulted in no action by them. i am writing to the vp of marketing to make him aware of my concerns.

Tl* 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. updated 01/05/2017*ct updated 10/2/2017*js

Drove for over an hour in dry, stable weather conditions. upon slowing to make a left turn into a parking garage on surface streets the steering completely stalled with multiple alarm lights flashing, including battery. vehicle was still on and able to drive but with very poor acceleration. this caused me to block traffic oncoming traffic for over 10 minutes as i labored (with a lot of strength) with the stalled power steering back and forth until inline with the garage. called triple a immediately and had battery changed. despite the car working again with stable steering, still concerned about stalling again, particularly in city streets (including the sf hills) and freeways. there needs to be some fix for power-steering being the first thing to fail with the battery/alternators.

Nhtsa recall no. 16v-596. what is the parts status? my local dealership states parts not available for completion of recall 16v-596. this feels me with dread, in that i do not dare drive more than 5 to 10 miles from my residence which i do with great trepidation and i do not dare take my grandchildren with me. i need to drive for daily conveniences, ie food and medical appts. to name a few. what is the status of these parts for this safety recall. my rav-4 was last serviced at pecheles of washington nc on 10 25 2016- invoice no. tocs233900-customer 28903. curious? are we waiting on some one to suffer an untimely demise before we get after toyota inc. this lack of progress or an update as to the status of the parts is troublesome.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Transmission slips or jerks after vehicle slows down and speeds up. this is unsafe in traffic due to vehicles following behind and stops which could cause a rear end collision due to hesitation when vehicle should be excelerated but it slows then jerks back which can be felt when driving. even felt during excelaration in normal driving conditions. this happens during pressing down on gas petal when the transmission gears should change smoother, it slips or jerks into place, then slows back down again after acceleration.

Nhtsa recall no 16v 596. attempted to have recall completed at washington nc pecheles toyota. parts are not available as of 10 25 2016. what is the hold up? failure of rlsa will result in loss of vehicle control- serious safety issue.

When i back up on any kind of an incline, the car jerks and the steering wheel shakes. it feels like i have "hit" something it jerks so badly. if i let off the gas pedal, it stops the jerking but the minute i press the gas pedal again, it jerks again and makes a terrible noise. i can still back up but it feels like the underside of my car is falling out. it's been going on since i purchased it used 2 years ago. i kept thinking it was me until i googled it today and saw several other people have the same issue. i feel it's unsafe and toyota needs to take care of it. my vehicle already qualified for the oil consumption issue and was repaired earlier this year. needs to be a national recall and fixed properly.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact's vehicle received a recall repair that involved rebuilding the engine. a month after receiving the repair, smoke appeared under the hood when accelerating. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine blew out because fuel from the fuel injector leaked onto the engine. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the nhtsa campaign number and failure mileage were unknown.

Starting in march 2016 it became evident the vehicle is consuming a lot of oil, it is not making it between oil changes. now between oil changes at least 2 qts of oil has to be added.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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.

Took vehicle in for an unrelated recall and was told we needed to have an oil consumption test, vehicle failed - had engine rebuild work performed at toyota dealership (as recommended by toyota to remedy the oil consumption failure) free of charge with the exception of the dealerships recommendation of replacing the water pump and gaskets we paid for. less than 10k miles later the motor is blown - cause given: oil starvation. we had the oil changed every 3000 miles and the oil was checked once a month and never showed low on the dip stick. the dealership and an engineer deemed the problem is ours and take no responsibility. we as consumers were never represented at the time the determination was made. i have requested the engineer's report in writing. to be clear, the vehicle was perfectly fine when originally taken in for the unrelated recall, it didn't even require additional oil between oil changes.

Vehicle consumes high amounts of oil. i drive the vehicle around 300 miles per week it consumes around a quart and a half. also the engine is losing compression. also the engine is losing compression

Oil burning. massive amounts of oil burning. a quart every 200 500 miles on average.

This car burns engine oil dramatically. i did my oil change at jiffy lube and i half way thru to the next oil change the maintenance required light came and when i took it back to them they had to add almost 2 quarts of oil. i think that's unacceptable. there are no oil leaks and this is happening every time we change oil. we got the vehicle in feb 2019

Toyota uses a soy food based product in the insulation of the engine wiring. apparently it attracts mice that chew on the wiring. this caused the engine to start misfiring from the damage and eventually stopped running. this was an extreme safety hazard to the occupants. the damage cost me $1,000 to repair. these crucial wires should never have been made from a product that is food for mice. i understand from the toyota service manager that this is now a common problem. my car was on a city street when it stalled out. however, most miles are on freeways.

Significant burning of engine oil, almost nothing appear on the deep stick when i check it, no leaked or what so ever from top to bottom of the engine.

My vehicle have a severe oil consumption issue, it burns oil at a rate of 1 quart per 250-500 miles. i understand that there was a tsb issued in 2016 by my vehicle was not included in this even though it fit the model years of the bulletin.

While driving straight down the highway the there was a pop sound in the back of the vehicle and i was unable to maintain control of the vehicle. this lead to the rav4 coming to a stop after impaling on guardrail from freeway speeds. upon inspection it appeared that the rear left wheel was the cause and was at an angle instead of being perpendicular to the ground like the rest of the wheels.

Knock in the steering wheel when turning and have paid over $2,500.00 with the problem never getting fixed because everyone thinks it is something else and they are always wrong.

2.4 liter engine had been burning 1 quart of oil each 800 to 1000 miles, and has steadily gotten worse. now with 192,000 a nice car otherwise has been burning 1 1/2 to 2 quarts every 800 to 1000 miles. this has adversely effected spark plugs, oxygen sensors and catalytic converter. toyoyta test the car in 2016 but deemed the problem as acceptable, but this is a design flaw with the pistons and rings, which they have since admitted is a design flaw. these engines should be recalled and the design flaw corrected.

In 2015 or 2016 toyota sent me a letter telling me to take the car to the dealer for a check up because it was burning oil but that letter had an expiration date which did not realize i thought it was a recall so i took the car to check and they started a process the car failed all the tests that they did and by the end they told me that they couldn’t fix it because the letter had expired. which that is not right for me what i need from toyota is if they can open that program one more time so they can fix my car because it is burning a lot of oil and it hardly has 50,000 miles

For engine, it has excessive oil consumption. i need to add 1 qtr of oil after 1.5k miles drive. for steering, it makes cracking sounds when having turn the steering in a slow motion drive backing up from garage.

Tl* the contact owns a toyota rav4. the contact stated while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle experienced a wobble in the front suspension. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to bob tyler toyota located at (7201 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505) where an unknown recall repair was performed. the contact stated that the rear towing rod bar was fractured. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the rear tow rod bars were replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000. *bf*jb

Oil burning

The seller of the 2007 toyota rav4 v6 tried to sell it to me with 98,303 miles & i had a car sales appraiser run the vin# on this vehicle which turned out to be roll-back miles. the last reported miles showing on carfax is 182,058 p.s. - the address & phone# listed on the complaint form is the seller/scammer information whom goes by the name "moises" from the offerup app that tried to sell me the 2007 toyota rav4 w/roll-back mileage.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 10 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to crown toyota of lawrence (3430 iowa st, lawrence, ks 66046) to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the engine piston rods failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 148,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. the contact added additional oil and the engine was cold. in addition, the check engine, slip traction control, and 4wd warning indicators were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to brewer airport toyota (8900 university blvd, moon, pa 15108, (412) 357-5503), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. the failure mileage was 115,000 *bf *js parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Toyota has been claiming i have no open recalls and i learn i have two. they can not locate my vin to remedy my issues ... since i’ve own the vehicle in three states, and again now here in wisconsin. my vehicle body is literally falling apart (on its own!) and i can’t repair it or get recalls rectified. it’s a 2007 with under 70k mikes! i paid for an extended warranty and they did nothing but oil changes which i paid for.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the vehicle used an excessive amount of oil, including two quarts of additional oil. in addition, the maintenance required warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance and it was determined that the oil was low. the vehicle was taken to conicelli toyota of springfield (860 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, (877) 740-4031) where the contact was informed about the volunteer service program and warranty. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1909110525. no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 108,267.

Toyota performed an oil consumption test on my rav4 "following toyota pol14-12". to quote the service center representative, it "failed the test miserably". the oil was reportedly dry after less than 1200 miles. no maintenance light appeared. toyota had a warranty enhancement for this issue. the car is well under the mileage limit, but the time has expired. the cost to fix the problem is $4897.79 plus tax. i called toyota at 800-331-4331 as suggested by the service center representative to report the problem and inquire about assistance. toyota corporate refused to provide further assistance.

Takata recall car rumbles when in motion going over 55 mph sound comes from middle of car happens when turning or going straight sounds like car running over jesus lines

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 30 mph, the low oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to woburn toyota (located at 394 washington st, woburn, ma 01801, (781) 933-1100) where it was diagnosed that four piston rings needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 30 mph, the low oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to ira toyota of danvers (located at 99b andover st, danvers, ma 01923, (978) 739-8300) where it was diagnosed that four piston rings needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 116,000.

Dry start. told by mechanic engine will fail without $3000 repair

Power switch control on door panel was on smoke and melted . it was intoxicating and scary. why dÍd it happen? very dangerous. is there a recall for this ? i was driving when it happened.

Defective steering assembly, makes a clunking sound when turning slowly. i found multiple complaints for the same problem and a serious accident resulted when the driver lost control of steering

77000 mile lower control arms with bushings went bad ,lower ball joints bad inner & outer tie rods bad , sway bar end links ball joints bad.alignment & re-balanced tires after replacement .began swaying in road fighting steering on every bump with dipping of front end & vibration badly of car especially steering wheel , worn new tires on outsides .complete records in toyota vehicle repair service site.total cost so far for the above is 158.00 plus 44.95 plus 1 week down time, due to all joints bad and vibrations and swaying around has caused the cv shafts to get loose good shake and not in to out sideways direction - up to down they have slight play and hear a clunk both ways (to be replaced when have money will be another 150 to 195 bucks and another day or 2 down time, not sure of front wheel bearings yet or the rear sway bar all them links , this is how bad the swaying got so needs checked any back parts will cost me approx 240.00 -- replaced parts lower control arms with ball joints and bushings along with inner plus outer tie rods along with sway bar links were bought through amazon from detroit axel seller so may be able to get receipt if needed-- the tire re-balanced was done at lynn layton ford of decatur alabama 256-350-2120 customer [xxx] invoice [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt

Toyota 2007 rav4 steering makes a klunking / popping noise while driving, when turning either direction, while pulling out of driving. no sounds on freeway. issues seems to be steering column.

Takata recall the engine consumes large amounts of oil in short amounts of time . making it dangerous to drive.

“tamara recall.” may 31,2016 center muffler was very loud , had rust perforation afraid of carbon monoxide coming in replaced asvany motorist would do with a after market part all i could afford. 2017 toyota sends a recall for same for “cold climate states” but sent same recall in canada 2013. they should still be libel to replace my muffler as they knew about the problem and waited four years later to put this recall out in the united states,

Hood moves when at highway speeds. hood is properly latched.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving various speeds, a loud abnormal noise was detected coming from the rear differential. the vehicle was taken to toyota of brookfield (20655 w capitol dr, brookfield, wi 53045, (262) 236-7992) where it was diagnosed that the coupling needed to be replaced. the contact mentioned that that same part was replaced three years ago. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 158,000. *tr*jb

The vehicle burn excessive amounts of oil. any driving for more than two hours will lead the vehicle to be empty of oil. this excessive oil burning happens quickly over highway and slowly driving city.

The lh sunvisor does not stay up. it continues to flip down midway blocking the driving view and at a position to hit the forehead if a jerk is there. i believe this issue has been been reported by multiple rav4 owners with no known action from toyota

While getting my emergency brake repaired because it did not appear to be holding properly at firestone the technician pulled the emergency brake lever and the drivers side air bag deployed. after taking suv to toyota dealership they stated that the individual pulled the handle up to far causing a short in the air bag module deploying the air bag while individual was in the drivers seat. i consider this to be a defect in the manufacturing process but toyota claims they have no recalls for this problem and want me to pay $2,780.00 for the repair. the vbehicle was stationary when this occurred.

After processing the safety recall on the rear tie rods which control the toe of the wheels, i drove 20k miles and then needed to do another alignment on the rear of the car. the toe of both wheels are out of adjustment to the left bringing the car's steering out of alignment and causing premature tire wear. according to toyota, as the safety recall process was to cap the toe adjuster bar on the rear tie rods and fill them with epoxy, the only way to fix this was to replace the tie rods and repeat the safty recall but this time they would charge me $720 dollars. so even though this part has had several safety recalls on it and that the final solution by toyota was to hold it together with glue. they are not willing to stand behind their product and figure out a long term solution that allows for the car to retain its original ability to do a proper alignment.

Takata recall i have owned this car for almost two years now and ever since i have owned the car the car has had a oil consumption issue . meaning i drive 40 miles a day monday through friday and at the end of the week i need to add oil to it. after 200 miles a car should not need oil . i have had multiple people look at the car and it doesn't have a leak the car is consuming the oil. i belong to many toyota car forums online and many other cars my year model are having the same issue . this is something that needs to be

I was traveling down arrow hwy in the rain when my electrical system failed. i lost power from both my alternator and battery intermittently. i was coasting down to an approaching intersection when i made the descision to turn right at the intersection. the steering was so hard that i nearing hit the center divide. my windshield wipers were barely working and many of my dash icons were coming on randomly. through it all, my engine continued to run and i made to the next street that turned into condos that had parking spaces. i shut my engine off and tried a restart. the engine,of course,did not start. after being hauled to the nearest toyota dealer they diagnosed the problem as an alternator that shorted the battery. having a little experience in this electrical area, i understand how this can happen but with proper design it could have been avoided. the battery was saved after recharging. here is my point; i don’t want any one that i know and love to go through what i had to. those that drive this car should be made aware that this could happen with a car equipped with electrical steering. this problem could have been more severe if the engine would have stalled; which, by the way would have happened in a short time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated and the horn did not work. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the air bag clockspring was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

I have owned a 2007 toyota rav 4 for 10 years. i was leaving a delaware, ohio, hospital parking lot, backing out slowly, my foot on the brake, while turning the wheel to the left. suddenly the engine roared and i shot backward, smashing into the car parked behind where my car had been. the car i hit was somewhat damaged in the rear driver's side fender. the impact shoved it out of its space and almost into a small truck to the right. my car's rear windshield shattered and the right back bumper and side were crumpled. this was the second time this happened to me. the first time, i again was backing from a tight spot, this time turning the wheel to the right, when the engine roared and the car lurched backward. that time, i hit nothing. it happened another time when my husband was backing, again from a tight spot while turning the wheel. back at the hospital lot. i informed the front desk employee, who informed the ohiohealth hospital police. two officers reported, took my information and began searching for the other car's owner. i also called the city police; an officer came but left after conferring with ohiohealth's police. i then took the car directly to my local insurance agent, who connected me with a claims adjuster. at first i theorized that my foot on the brake must have pivoted slightly as i turned in my seat to ensure i could back safely. my foot must have pressed the gas pedal. pressed with considerable power, given the car's backward leap. nov. 8 i tested this theory on my driveway, and saw immediately it was impossible. i would have had to lift my foot from the brake deliberately to press the gas firmly. this car's regular maintenance has been done at the local toyota dealer. my car was not among those recalled for sudden acceleration problems, but i believe it should have been. the car is registered in my husband's name, (xxxxx). parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Excessive oil consumption may lead to engine failure

My 2007 rav4 is experiencing a clunking sound in the steering column when turning at low speeds and the steering feels suspect at times at highway speeds. a online search, revealed that this has been a common problem for some time with this model and year. toyota diagnoses this as a problem with the intermediate steering column.is the nhtsa aware of this problem and is it a safety concern?

My vehicle was one of approximately 750,000 vehicles involved in toyota's 2013 csj safety recall. however, it was excluded from the august 2016 gov safety recall, as were about 420,000 other vehicles. according to toyotatalk.com, since so many of these rav4s were excluded from the g0v safety recall which calls for mandatory replacement of the rear suspension arm mounting hardware, this means there are hundreds of thousands of affected rav4 vehicles on american highways with either: 1. potentially rusting and/or corroding mounting hardware for the rear suspension arm that has not been replaced 2. the inability to have a rear wheel alignment which could lead to dangerous tire wear the title of the article on toyotatalk.com is "the defective toyota rav4 tube-style rear suspension arm." it was posted on april 28, 2018. here is the link: https://toyotatalk.com/defective-rav4-suspensions/ on november 5, 2018, the owner of dinsmore tire in morgantown, west virginia, informed me that one of the tires on the rear had uneven rear. he cited a mechanical defect with the vehicle as the reason why. he stated that if it becomes necessary to submit a warranty claim on my vehicle’s tires purchased there, that the tire with uneven wear would be excluded. a photo of that tire accompanies this complaint. in the interest of safety, on november 9, 2018, aftermarket rear suspension arms were installed on my vehicle. the installation was paid by me out of pocket. a redacted copy of the receipt accompanies this complaint. since recalls are vin specific, toyota has nothing of substance to say about these concerns. be that as it may, a complaint was filed with toyota on november 5, 2018. i am very disappointed with toyota and its lack of action. it is my deepest hope that something can be done to resolve this problem.

We had recall gov on my toyota rav4 on 1/18/18 81000 miles. at this time i also had new front struts and rear shocks installed with a front and rear alignment. then 8000 miles later after the fix in october i noticed excessive tire wear. i took the vehicle in for new rear brakes and an alignment. at that time we were told that they could no longer perform a rear alignment due to this recall "fix" that permanently sealed it into one place. we were told that in order to get the car back into alignment, we would have to replace the entire rear toe bar. my car was manufactured with an adjustable rear tie rod, and toyota's solution to an engineering flaw is to make the rear tie rod no longer adjustable, thus costing the consumer hundreds of dollars to fix a simple alignment issue. it is not feasible or fair to expect the consumer to pay hundreds of dollars for an alignment issue, when toyota created the issue with their "fix" instead of creating a replacement rear toe that is adjustable like the car was manufactured with when i purchased it. this fix has created a new safety issue with tire ware and handling issues. before the fix i was experienced neither of these issues.

The recall on the rear suspension epoxied the bar in place. now it is not possible to do an alignment. tires are wearing unevenly and vsc light is on all the time.

The motor mount are broke from corrosion. and my muffler was replaced for the same this...

My toyota rav4 (2007) started showing signs of excessive oil combustion. i started having oil changes every 2-3k miles. 1200 miles after my last oil change the engine seized due to a lack of oil. the vehicle was stationary at a convenience store when it died. i've since learned that the issue is known and their is a tsb that was issued to dealerships.

After taking my 2007 rav4 to the checkered flag dealership, from whom i purchased my vehicle, i was told my vehicle had an excessive oil consumption problem. my vehicle was then scheduled for free repairs. i was told this would take 3 days and be provided with a free rental vehicle. now i am told toyota will not fix for free, but i am responsible. toyota addressed this customer complaint of excessive engine oil consumption in 2014. because of this problem, toyota extended the warranty coverage for ten years from date of purchase or 150,000 miles. unfortunately for me, my vehicle did not show signs of this excessive oil consumption until now. even though my vehicle falls within the mileage requirement, it does not fall within the date requirement. i don't think it is fair for me to pay $4,000 to repair my vehicle when toyota has been aware of this since 2014. every since date of purchase i have had all my oil changes done at checkered flag. it could have been repaired as preventive maintenance to avoid this excessive consumption in the future. i feel toyota is being unreasonable and irresponsible in taking care of their problem which has now fallen on me. so now i must come up with $4,000 i don't have or find another form of transportation.

Engine oil consumption on this vehicle is unaccepted, toyota knew this problems and should make a recall years ago about this issue

On july 24, 2018; i contacted temecula valley toyota regarding my 2007 toyota rav 4 with 122,00 miles on it. i contacted them to speak regarding the excessive use of oil that my vehicle was recently using. i have been diligent about bringing my car in for all recalls and have inquired each time if there was anything that should be fixed under warranty or recall that needed to be addressed on my vehicle. before contacting toyota, i looked online to see if any other vehicles were having this same problem. i found out that there was a lawsuit for this exact issue. it was titled the economic loss class action settlement. it reads that toyota rav 4 with the years 2006-2008 rav 4 should be entitled to be repaired if they are brought in for repair within 10 years or 150,000 miles. it does not state whichever is less. however toyota is implying because my car is over 10 years old that this is not their responsibility. as states previously, my vehicle has 122,000 miles on it. it is under the amount required for the lawsuit. in addition i have brought the vehicle in before the 10 year warranty expired and it was never mentioned to me that this could be covered at the time of repair for other recalls. i was bringing this vehicle in to be repaired prior to a family emergency that i would have to use my vehicle to drive through several states. the vehicle had an oil change before i left. my vehicle used up all of the oil before i made it half way. the pressure in the engine was so hot that it blew the oil cap off and nearly blew up my engine and the oil light never came on. this occurred within approximately 1,000 miles being driven. i was traveling on the i70 west towards kansas. there are few places to turn off, near vail, colorado. it endangered my life and the life of others during the time that i was stopped on a freeway on a mountain.

We were driving on the autobahn in germany (mil family) when the engine stalled without any warning. our oil level was fine the day before we stalled. we check our oil every weekend since our rav4 has a very high oil consumption rate. our eggine seized while we were going about 90 mph with other cars around us going even faster. we are lucky to have not caused an fatal accident. we would like something done about this.

My rav4 truck was taken to the dealership for service as oil light came on, however, truck was not due for an oil change as service was done may 2018. technician informed me that the truck was burning oil and required the replacement of pistons inside engine. at that time, i was informed that under the excessive engine oil consumption warranty, it would be covered at no charge to customers. unfortunately, the warranty is expired for my truck and nothing can be done by toyota. however, regular maintenance on the truck never indicated a problem and no mention of this issue was ever addressed by the technicians. a year ago the truck would have been covered and now my safety and the safety of others is being compromised. of course, engine failure did not occur until after the warranty period even though regular oil changes were being done. just because the warranty is expired doesn’t mean the issue doesn’t exist! why is a company allowed to put lives in danger? toyota is quick to address a recall issue yet doesn't seem to think this is such an issue. in no time, you could be out of a car/truck without you even knowing why especially when services are being done in a timely manner. how is it that dealer service centers know when you haven't done a recall on your car yet don't address/advise an issue that potentially be a problem if not taken care of in the long run. i guess the customers safety is not a priority.

My car burns massive amounts of oil. i get regular changes at goodyear. i took it in to toyota wolfchase memphis for not 1 but 2 recalls and asked about the amount of oil it was burning. they informed me this vehicle per vin# had a warranty enhancement on it b/c piston does not sit properly and that is why the large consumption of oil. they also informed me i was "too late" that it expired 5/6 months prior. i made them aware i was not notified of any warranty enhancement and they said their hands were tied. nothing they, toyota service dept. could do. i called toyota and a rep said it was not the law to legally notify me of the warranty enhancement since i was not original owner. after much disagreement i asked for a supervisor who called me back and informed me legally there was nothing i could do and they could not help me with the bill if i got this piston fixed. i asked her if the original owner was notified bc i could not imagine not getting it fixed. i said this one model has so many recalls! it is a lemon. then again she explained they could do nothing. she never stated if the original owner was notified. (this was one owner car) i am now using about 7 qts of oil per 5k miles. yeap 7 quarts. i began buying in 5 gallons and writing mileage on the bottle before i add any. (it was 3 per 5k and has increased to the latest high of 7 in the 2 yrs. since i purchased. i am an older driver and baby this vehicle. at the date i found out about the piston under warranty enhancement i was in for 2 recalls!!! seat belt and rear suspension! toyota said if i had my oil changed there, i would have been notified of warranty enhancement?? but i was too late. this was 12/6/17

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while washing the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear tires were worn. the contact mentioned that the rear tires were replaced six months prior to the failure being noticed. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired by lithia toyota of klamath falls (2675 washburn way, klamath falls, oregon 97603) per nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension); however, the replacement part utilized by the dealer had no adjustment ability, which wore out the rear tires in a short period of time due to no alignment. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Oil consumption, uses a lot of oil and have keep checking and adding freqently

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.

Excessive oil consumption

Burning multiple quarts of oil over several thousand miles of normal highway driving. 1000 mile drive results in being 1.5-2 quarts low.

The driver-side sun visor falls down, and will not stay up when stowed. this blocks the driver's view of the road, presenting a serious safety hazard.

Oil burn , exxcesive

Takata recall, i have replace my tires least four times in a year, shakes when i get up to 45 miles per hour my back tires make this funny sound like my tires about to come off when i'm driving on the road my seatbelts release when they wanted releaser randomly,s sometimes i can't even get out my when i accelerate my car doesn't want to go when i am turning,i can only pick three box's from up top

Excessive oil consumption, i am adding 1 quart of oil every 10 - 13 days about 300 - 400 mile in between i went for the oil consumption test 2 times the dealership told me it passed the test but still the engine is consuming a lot of oil

I own a 2007 rav 4, 110,000 miles and i backed out of my drive way began to drive and the transmission failed. i want to know if i can file a class action lawsuit against toyota.. i just read in the past toyota knew about earlier models that the ecm ruined the tran mission in rav 4s..

My 2007 rav4 burns excess engine oil and by the time. after about 2000 miles i would get the engine oil light and no oil is left in the engine.

Vehicle consumes or burns excessive oil. engine is no longer functioning. engine stopped working while on the road.

Whether i'm driving or parked with the engine running, the car shuts down completely. i cant turn on the hazard lights or roll down the power windows. i have no lights whatsoever, so no one can see me at night. i had the car towed to the dealership after a bus almost rear-ended me. previously they replaced the alternator. that did not fix the problem. they cannot fix my car.

My vehicle has the passenger air bag off and do not detect when the passenger is sit and buckled up the passenger weight it's over 100 pounds, i took my vehicle to a independent repair shop for a code to be read and the only code it shows it's b1550 (occupant classification system ) the vehicle has never been involved into an accident. i took it to the toyota dealer located at 4413 mchenry avenue in modesto, ca the dealer receptionist said that they can't take of it, because there's no recall in record about this issue, but it is a manufacture defect that affects the safety of vehicle owner

Driving on expressway the low oil light came on dozens of times while braking.. toyota rav4 2007 with only 69k miles started to consume 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles... dealer did an oil consumption test - which proved that engine is burning oil. since car is more then 10 years, even though the mileage is very low - toyota refuses to cover repair costs. dealer's quote for repair was $4,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension) by koons toyota (1107 west st, annapolis, md 21401). the contact stated that the remedy prevented the rear tires from realigning without replacing the entire suspension arm. the dealer stated that the contact would have to pay to remedy the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: 1802022112. the failure mileage was 190,698.

Paint "bubbling-up" and peeling; paint fading. losing oil.

I took my rav4 to the toyota dealer for its regular check-up. i was told that the cars transmission blocks were broken and that they had to be repaired or car would shake and shudder. also there was a safety issue. this car, a sport trim, only has a little over 60,000 miles. how could this happen unless it was faulty quality/work when assembling. i am being charged $1200.00 to repair these blocks. i have driven hondas for 30 years and this is my 1st toyota. i have never heard of this. never happened w/ a honda (no documentation as yet as i do not pick up the car until tomorrow.)

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 45 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the noise occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to toyota of rock hill (640 galleria blvd, rock hill, sc 29730) where it was diagnosed that the rear differential coupling needed to be replaced. the dealer stated that the warranty was expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted at 888-270-9371 and stated that nothing could be done. a case number was not provided. the approximate failure mileage was 141,203.

We continue to encounter resistance with capitol toyota, 783 auto group ave ne, salem, or 97301 (503) 399-1011 scheduling an appointment for the recall on our vehicle. they tell you they are reviewing your file and will get back to you and refuse to schedule. we've encountered this same tactic with this dealer on past recall notices.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called toyota pasadena at (626) 795-9787 (3600 e foothill blvd, pasadena, ca 91107) and was informed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Toyota issued a recall for the rear suspension and subsequently repaired my vehicle; however, the fix is inadequate. after the rear suspension arm (tie rod) is epoxied into a fixed position, the rear tires can no longer be realigned without replacing the entire suspension arm. this fix is inadequate and places undue financial burdens on the rav4 owners.

Limited edition rav4: driver side sun visor drops/will not stay up (flush with ceiling), limits visibility, and if lean forward, hit head on visor - design flaw, safety issue. going over bumps, it falls further. drooping visor for approx 2 or more years, now. toyota only quotes full price ($240-300) to replace it, at my expense. usage time with visor is less in first years with vehicle, but accumulation over years, then it's out of warranty timeframe. trying to pin it up with velcro or anything does not work.

My 2007 toyota rav4, 113,000 miles, is experiencing serious excessive oil consumption. toyota first acknowledged this vehicle had an excessive oil consumption problem in 2011 when it issued a technical service bulletin (t-sb-0094-11) . i took the car in to a toyota dealership and it was supposedly repaired. in 2014, toyota was then the subject of a class action lawsuit by toyota owners who alleged continuing problems with excessive oil consumption. toyota entered into a settlement. in 2015, toyota offered an extended warranty repairs. i took my car in to the dealership and it was supposedly "repaired." in recent months, the problem has gotten much worse. at one point, i heard odd engine noises. i was alarmed to see the oil level was so low that it didn't register, despite the fact i had gotten an oil change a few weeks earlier. i called toyota on 9/10/2018 and i was informed that the extended warranty has expired and that i am responsible for paying to fix the car that toyota twice failed to fix. to no avail, i told angie, at toyota's national consumer affairs division, that. toyota's supposed "fixes" were insufficient and did not work. she said that's my problem. as a result, i have a car that is unsafe. despite frequent oil changes, the engine can run out of oil and seize up at any time, leaving me (a 67-year-old woman) stranded in the desert in 120 degree temperatures or on the roadway in the middle of the night. excessive oil consumption has been a common complaint among owners of the owners of 2007 toyota rav 4 vehicle for years. toyota clearly has failed to do what it admits it was obligated to do and promised to do - fix it. why hasn't the government already stepped in to require toyota to immediately repair the affected vehicles? individual consumers have no power to make multi-national corporations respect their rights and the law.

Steering wheel feels like lose and there is a thunder noise coming from rack and pinion according to mechanic, especially when drives in the city or over a hump.no matter how small is, also when driving and make right turn

In dec 2014 my car exhaust was louder than usual, the repair shop noted that the front center catalytic converter was rusted and perforated and replace it at at cost of $1844.11. in jan 2017 toyota issued special service campaign g0y regarding this exact issue, claiming it will either fix rusted systems or reimburse those whose systems were already rusted and replaced. i submitted my request for reimbursement, responded for a request for more paperwork, and was subsequently denied without explanation. today when i called for more info, i was told that the decision cannot be appealed (nfi). she finally said that the repair shop note did not mention rust. when i pointed out it said holes, she was unmoved and said their decision is final. this is dishonest and ripping off customers. i would appreciate your assistance in this matter. i believe i fully meet the requirements as spelled out in their service campaign notice. i can provide additional paperwork as needed

At 94k miles my car started burning alot of oil, and i am told by toyota that this is normal?? every 1200 miles i am adding at least 1 1/4 qt. this is not normal and they know there is an engine issue- but refuse to take responsibility for it!

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.

Engine oil leaks & vibration come from the engine when you brake

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 45 mph or while the vehicle was stopped, the oil warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that an oil leak was detected. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall. no further assistance was offered. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the recall details were not provided. the failure mileage was 125,332.

Takata recall-i just purchased this used vehicle a couple of months ago. it started using oil right away. the toyota dealership says it's a problem they're well aware of, and, if i had brought it in before august, before i had purchased it or ever even seen it, it would have been covered, but now they want $5000.00 to rebuild the engine!

Excessive oil consumption - uses 1 quart of oil every 1,500 miles or less. we have to constantly check the oil level and my wife is now afraid to drive the vehicle fearing that the engine will seize up if we have failed to check the oil level. note: i've had to "dummy" a date because this is a continuous problem and not just one date.

This vehicle had the rear suspension arm recall (nhtsa 16v596000) . when the dealership did the recall they sealed the parts in epoxy, the car is out of alignment again in less than i year. i took it back to the dealership and was being told that it will cost $700 to get the alignment done. the suspension has to be replaced because of the epoxy. this is not covered under the one year warranty of the recall. toyota should be paying for this since they did not correct the issue properly during the recall and now the car can not have rear wheel alignments. i cannot get a routine alignment because of the epoxy used during the recall. this is outrageous.

Ongoing excessive oil consumption. using approximately 1 quart for every 1200 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving various speeds, there was an unknown noise underneath the driver side of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Massive consumption of oil. my 2007 toyota rav4 consumes approximately a quart of oil in 500 miles. this is very excessive and means that i have to fill the oil 10 times before the "5000 mile" oil change. toyota did issue a tsb and ran the car through a test and deemed the loss of oil acceptable which i find ludicrous. acceptable is being down 1/4 a quart after 5000 miles. but if i waited til my oil change the engine would be destroyed. and the very least they need to issue a recall and fix the problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 50 mph, the sun roof detached from the vehicle without warning. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number: 1710231754. no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Excessive engine oil consumption. did oil consumption test at toyota and they said there's no problem but still oil runs dry after 3k miles. took it to another non toyota service center for second opinion and was told that i had two options: to replace the entire engine at a cost of $5k or to live with it and check oil level weekly and refill it yourself if oil level is low. also recommended using 10w40 oil due to high mileage. i chose the latter and so far going good. really not happy with toyota dealers response as they were hesitant to help and kept telling me to change the entire engine that would cost me $$$ since my warranty expired.

The drivers side visor began flopping forward and will not stay in the upright position. sometimes it just drops down without being touched and of course it interferes with visibility. i have read that there is a known problem with this issue. it was mentioned at one of my service visits at the toyota dealership but i do not feel that i should have to pay $150.00 dollars to fix it. since reading more complaints about this issue it seems it is a design flaw. it will drop down when i hit the brakes or sometimes by itself.

When turning or accelerating, there are vibrations. toyota dealer diagnosed that the steering shaft shoud be replaced and the intermediate linkage rack leaks. the sound system makes noise when stop or driving downhill or uphill.

My car has failed inspection because of leaks in the mufflers. living in a cold weather climate, the roads are salted constantly and my muffler should not have rusted and have holes in. the material is not sufficient enough for heavy salting. i believe the v6 engines have this recall but not 4 cylinder.

I'm writing in regards to toyota tsb 0094-11 "2az-fe engine oil consumption. my vehicle is using oil and the dealer tells me now i need to rebuild the engine. i brought it in the first time, but the bulletin said i could have two checks. today was only the second check

Excessive oil consumption leading to the engine problem, nearly stalling on highway (my two young boys in the car), very dangerous. i was able to pull into a gas station - almost no oil in the engine. i change oil every 3k-4k miles. as i read up more on the issue, toyota has a design flaw in its pistons, leasing to oil consumption (2006-08 rav4) with the 2az-fe engine. toyota performed the oil consumption test (2 step on 10/05/2017), my car failed (too much oil consumption), but toyota will not fix, as my rav4 pass the warranty date. bought the rav4 at toyota of morristown, nj in may 2007. other toyota models also use the same engine. they sold me (and many others too) the rav4 even with the known design flaws. it will cost over $3.5k to rebuild the engine at toyota. i never received any notifications, they only issued a fix in 2011 within toyota dealerships. models impacted: camry 2007-11, camry hybrid 2007-11, corolla & matrix 2009, rav4 2006-08, solara 2007-08, scion xb 2008-09 and tc 2007-09

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).

Excessive oil consumption caused engine to leak oil

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. when the contact had the vehicle inspected, the mechanic noticed severe rust on the exhaust pipe. the mechanic informed the contact of an unknown recall regarding the failure; however, the contact found that the vin was not included in the recall. the dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was unknown.

Ongoing and very loud clunking noise when the wheel is turned at low speeds, at times the noise can also be heard when going straight. this appears to be an ongoing issue with this rav4 model and it seems toyota has not taken any steps to remedy this. it is a very serious safety concern, the proper function of the steering mechanism is extremely important to the safety of the driver and passengers at all times.

Toyota refused to have the rear tires of my car be aligned. since i submitted this car for that rear lower control arm recall, i always have issues with rear tire misalignment which toyota offered no remedy. i believe driving a misaligned wheels is a safety issue.

Brake booster failure at 70000 miles

Total engine failure at 115,000 miles due to excessive oil consumption. burned through 4 quarts of oil in less than 3 weeks time. need a new engine or engine rebuild. will be $4,000 to fix. toyota is aware of the issue and had issued enhanced warranties for vehicle n the past. we purchased the vehicle in 2015 after notifications had been sent. issue often becomes apparent around 100,000 miles according to research. calls with toyota have been unsuccessful at any sort of recourse for this. toyota customer service rep claims to receive multiple calls per week on this issue. our engine failed on a major interstate. while traveling 60 miles per hour.

I receive letter by mail, about takada air bags, and thanks because dealers,never mention that part,and is unfair, special went buy a used car,and pay more money,,well receive a few months later a recall for compsuption motor oil, need to be done, and tried 2 or 3 times,but the advisor and tech,are mero worry about fixed uncover warranty repairs, because transmission goes bad,tow 140 to dealer,and make all kind ot tricks to make me paid,finally they admit to fixed but charge me $618.00 for alignment the 4 tires,replace rear seal, the intake fuel sys and use the word, per customer request,customer authorized, but never comment oh if you don't follow the tech recommends,warranty is going to avoid,decline the repair, and get service history and found they did all the work for the car recalls to,and i'm the only owner,but buy the car in 2015 with 80,000 miles and a lot of false,irregularities, so want to know if this car is for the lemon law case my safety and my family travel to mexico,ensenada, and i'm worry,car is unsafe to drive,my car don't want travel in the car,and is correct,but i'm scare to be involve in accident,car need to be check but by a dealer,a gov tech,oe a serious org. ok tm.

Found by mail about rakata air bags, and my service for oil,filter was called by repair shop,time for service, finish the car service , before lived i ask a question about, the recall and he look the screen,took 30 seconds (flahs) and says, you car, don't have any recall, why? no im curious, what about the rear suspension arm 1, and heard about seat belts,safety recall, and most of info.still in chinese or japanes, and some one put new but como n they look cheap and have a tacoma totally dif. found 11 recalls, now trasmission aut,burn out,at 100000 miles, sorry but look like the repair shops don't care about "us" the want to sell carts, but make a ot of mistakes and we pay to get kill in car accident,cause defect of factury,they fixed the cars,but life and few thurs and dlls don't return wifes,sons,husband,gone so why cars companies are in so much in a hurry not easy to pay a loan of 60,000 in 5 years, and 3 years later want you to leave the car and again,and again,aain by t m, pas,ca #1

This vehicle has had the rear control arm recall that seals the part in epoxy, making rear toe adjustment impossible. this vehicle is out of tolerance on rear toe and will cost $685 to repair. toyota should be paying for this since they rendered the suspension part non adjustable.

2007 toyota rav4, on sat august 26th we were driving from madison wi to milwaukee wi on i94. just shortly before we reached johnson creek the car made a strange noise and then the noise went away. as we were driving past johnson creek the engine made a pop sound and i lost power and i coasted to a stop along the side of the freeway. i noticed smoke or steam coming from the engine compartment, i opened the hood and there was a fire in the engine compartment. i removed some items in the car and my wife called 911. by the time the johnson creek fire department arrived the rav 4 was completely engulfed in fire. the car was a complete loss

Engine burns oil excessively ( consumes 1q at every 900-1000 miles)

Alternator fails at 45000

Master cylinder fails prematurely at 71000 miles.

The car is consuming an excessive amount of oil at all times. it has inhibited trips and added unforeseen cost to the car between oil changes.

2007 toyota rav 4. consumer writes in regards to rear lower suspension arm assembly safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the dealer advised the vehicle parts were not yet available in order to complete the recall repair. *js

My 2007 toyota rav 4 was taken to northern lakes auto in hayward wi for an alignment, at which we were told that the rear toe was out of alignment and needed to be looked at by the dealer. the recall work done in 2014 at a toyota dealer in colorado springs co involved applying an epoxy that made this part no longer adjustable. on 7/28/17, the vehicle was taken the toyota dealer, which failed an alignment check at the rear toe. we were told that they could no longer perform a rear alignment due to this recall "fix" that permanently sealed it into one place. we were told that in order to get the car back into alignment, we would have to replace the entire rear toe bar for a cost of 600 dollars. we contacted the corporate office and were offered nothing to fix this issue. my car was manufactured with an adjustable rear tie rod, and toyota's solution to an engineering flaw is to make the rear tie rod no longer adjustable, thus costing the consumer hundreds of dollars to fix a simple alignment issue. it is not feasible or fair to expect the consumer to pay hundreds of dollars for an alignment issue, when toyota created the issue with their "fix" instead of creating a replacement rear toe that is adjustable like the car was manufactured with when i purchased it. the car is wearing out the tires in the rear cupping both of them on the outside and inside, and this is a safety issue to me and my wife and my 14 year old daughter. i was forced to pay kari toyota $500 to fix this issue and apply the epoxy again to parts that are to be adjustable and now are not....i would like to be rembersed for this a mount ....why should the i the owner pay for toyotas bandaid incorrect fix?

In late summer/early fall 2016 my 2007 toyota rav4 began experiencing rear suspension, alignment, and tire wear problems associated with the toyota recall at the time, although my car was not included in the recall. when my mechanic examined the car, he said it made no sense that toyota's solution in their second suspension recall was to epoxy pieces in place and not allow the vehicle's suspension to adjust to movement on the road while driving. i had to argue with the dealership who sold the car to get them to make the proper repairs (perform the recall work on my car) at no charge to me. the damaged ruined my relatively new tires and i had to get another set. recently during general servicing, my mechanic discovered the same tire wear problem and that the rear tires are severely tilting inward, and the most recent repair by the dealer was done using a solid tie bar. in my mechanic's professional opinion (he's been in business for several decades and does contract work for a government entity), that kind of repair should not have been done with that piece of equipment because it would lead to the failure and damage i'm experiencing again. if the same recall "fix" that was performed on my car is being performed on all others that were part of the 3rd recall and beyond, other vehicles may be in danger of failed parts that could cause loss of steering, as noted per previous recalls. i have reached out to the dealer, district manager, and danica sorenson at toyota without success. my claim is being denied despite the evidence of an ongoing suspension problem. when you look at my car, the improper tilt of the tires and irregular tread wear are visible to the naked eye. my car will no longer pass inspection due solely to the tire damage.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the jim norton dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact observed water in her vehicle on the front passenger floor without warning. the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer (a1 toyota, 50 amity rd, new haven, ct, 06515, 203-389-1521) where it was diagnosed that the air conditioning cabinet filter and drain hose failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the window cowl failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 89,663.

This vehicle falls under the excessive oil consumption issue; the dealerships won't repair it under warranty, i need to add oil to it weekly, it has no value and can not be sold due to this and i'm worried that the engine will seize. this vehicle has been a large financial loss and toyota knew that this was happening and didn't send out a recall.

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. there is wide body of evidence on forum sites that this is a common problem (http://www.toyotaproblems.com/trends/excessive-oil-consumption/) and there's an technical service bulletin on the issue, but no recall.

I filed a complaint on april 18, 2017 (no. 10979057). this a follow-up. since the recall notice was issued, toyota has done nothing to honor it. can toyota evade their responsibility indefinitely?

I hear a clunk, pop, or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. toyota was acutely aware of this issue (please see attached technical service bulletin st001-08) and had to redesign the intermediate shaft. unfortunately, toyota has not taken the steps to recall all effected vehicles and replace this defective part. i urge the nhtsa to take immediate steps to force toyota to issue a recall and make the necessary repairs as this issue has been witnessed in a large proportion of the 06-07 toyota rav4 vehicles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v096000 (seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving at unknown speeds, the battery light illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 88,000.

We were driving straight on i-95 at 70 mph when we heard some loud noises and the car started swerving (between exits 65 and 71 in nc). we thought the tire blew out, but then we saw smoke in the rear window. we managed to pull to the side of the road and saw some oil leaking in the bottom. we opened the hood and smoke was coming out. the outside of the tail pipe was completely black. we had the vehicle towed to a toyota dealership and were informed that the engine was blown. a piston drove through the engine block.

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.

The intermediate steering shaft is making clunk noise when turning the steering at low speeds. this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. i am feared to drive this vehicle and the steering is dangerous.

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.

After hearing a clunk type sound back in 2012 i took the car to the dealer and found out that the right rear say bar linkage had rusted out. the sway bar was not secure anymore. fast forward to the fall of 2015 and now i have the same sound...not remembering about prior incident i finally discover that the left sway bar linkage is not rusted off too. why wouldnt the dealer do boh replacements back then. and by putting only one new one did that put pressure onto the other one. isnt it odd to have both side of a sway bar link rust out. this problem seems a bit too widespread to ignore.

Took a trip from wa.state to utah.had oil changed and checked before departing. checked oil in utah and saw that oil was way down. bought more oil for trip home.we used about 4-5 qrts for entire trip. took car to toyota dealer to do oil usage test. after test dealer said it did not use enough oil to fix the problem. we are very unsatisfied with this result and are wondering what to do now. after reading many blogs we see that this is a big problem that toyota is not very eager to fix. should we take legal action?

I was driving on a city street in west haven ct (near 195 w spring st) when i heard a metalic noise from the rear of the vehicle and lost control of the car, veering into the incoming traffic lane. i was driving < 25 mph and the pavement was dry, and managed to park the car on the side of the road. fortunately there were no cars in the incoming lane, and there was no injury. my wife was in the passenger seat next to me. upon inspecting the car, i discovered that the rear right wheel was tilted at an angle relative to the body of the car. i called aaa (time was around 7:45 a.m.) and a towing truck arrived , and towed my car to a nearby garage (robert's service center, inc., 216 buckingham ave, milford, ct). i did not call police or take a picture. the service supervisor informed me that after inspecting the car, they foud that the rear forward control arm had failed (come apart at the middle). this control arm was the subject of a safety recall by toyota in 2013, and my vehicle was repaired at girard toyota in new london, ct, at the time of the recall. the failed arm still had the repair sticker on it. the shop removed and replaced the failed control arm and the one that was still intact on the left rear wheel. the car is now drivable. i believe that the outcome is likely to have been catastrophic if it had happened on the highway. i reported the incident to toyota and was given the case number 1604300620. i spoke to a case manager, mr. thorn. my intentions were to; 1) alert toyota that a recall fix has failed on my car; 2) i wanted a toyota dealer to inspect my car for an independent evaluation and to assure safety of the vehicle; 3) reimburse me for the cost of repairs. he acknowledged receiving the information, but indicated that a toyota dealer cannot guarantee a third party work. he asked me to file my expenses, but with no assurance that it will be honored.

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.

Toyota is a well known global auto company with high standard and high performance autos. it’s totally unacceptable for an engine to consume oil after 60,000 miles. the low mileage engine malfunction is totally due to bad quality manufacturing practices, low standards of quality and performance which may cause thousands of dollars in losses and penalty for the toyota 01/15/2016 file number: 1512120607 motor sales company. only in california over 40 customers reported complains to california bureau of automotive repair a department of consumer affair over the engine oil consumption of toyota rav4. the toyota motor sales company is required to correspond within three business days upon receiving this letter to prevent further legal complaint by the plaintiff. hereby the plaintiff demand the toyota motor sales to issue a full refund in amount of $ 1395.63 for the cost related to the auto parts damaged as the result of engine oil consumption. the damaged to the following auto parts and services (pump assy, belt, thermostat,gasket, gear assy, plung, tensioner, gasket, inspect block and oil consumption head) was caused as the result of engine malfunctions. herby the customer is looking for prompted response from toyota motor sales prior to his/her further complain to california department of consumer affair which may lead to a recall on the toyota rav model, and causes the toyota motor sales to pay millions of dollars on penalty, and fees to general public. (attachment 1 copy of the sales receipt and the repair’s worksheet).

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped and smoke and flames were present behind the steering wheel. the contact used water to extinguish the flames. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v096000 (seat belts); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The car was recalled in 2014 for the rear control arms. they were replaced in 2014. 2 years later and the part broke again. had just pulled out of a side street when it broke, so was able to pull to the side of the road. had car towed to mechanic. cost $560 to have it replaced. could have been deadly if i had been on the interstate.

On march 29, 2016, i was driving to work in the far left lane when a gentleman driving a green pickup truck come rushing up beside me. he was waving at me pointing down at the right front side of my toyota. i thought that maybe i was driving on a flat tire and didn't realize it so i rolled down the window. he yelled as he was still pointing down at the front of my toyota "your car is on fire". he got ahead of me and i pulled over to the right shoulder of the freeway. he got out of his truck and ran back to my 2007 toyota rav4 and said "ma'am, you better get your purse and things and get out, your car is on fire". at that time, smoke was pouring out somewhere up front on the passenger side by the tire. i got my things and we moved to the back of my toyota when at that time, it went up in flames. i took care of that vehicle because i can not afford another. my last oil change was in november 2015 with only 50035 miles on the vehicle. when it was last inspected, everything was fine. so i am not understanding how this happened. tires were about a year old as well. car just don't catch on fire driving down the freeway. on april 4, 2016 a friend and i took a drive to my burnt vehicle and she could not believe that was my toyota. and i could not believe i had walked away without any injuries. there is no engine, no dashboard, no steering wheel, no front seats, and no back seats. all burned! how could this happen?

Tl* 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.

R/r sway bar end link broken. upper and intermediate steering shaft broken.

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 metal rims which hold the tires get rusted due to design. this is a great safety concern. the rims are design such way that they hold water, rainwater, and salty ice/snow inside the rims and never drain out; which causes the wheels to rust, and could cause a safety concern. the rims/wheels should have been rust proof in first place. these rims/wheels are not, and on the contrary hold water inside along the outer edge.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 60 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained neck, hip, and back injuries that did not require medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Left front input seal has leaked fluid twice now. first time was 9/25/2012 @ 56,516 miles. second time was on 1/12/2016 @ 101,753 miles. my independent auto repair service, coram precision auto of coram, ny went to toyota to get the seal needed to fix the leak both times and asked toyota parts counter if they knew of a recall and they said no. then they asked why they had so many seals in stock if there had been no recalls. i am on this website and don't see any recalls either but i wonder if any complaints have been filed. note: i have several recalls for my toyota rav4 for gas pedal and now for the 'rear differential coupling' which extends my warrantee until 2017 from toyota and from nhtsa for my drivers side air bag in 2014 but can't find anything on this wed site. please follow up with me on the seal problem and if the airbag needs to be replaced. toyota told me 'no" but i don't trust them. thanks, wpziems 02/01/2016.

Clunking noise when steering either right or left, noticeable at slower speeds. this has been a problem since it was new but we were told it was the left front strut. on our last service we were told it involved the steering. note: rav's front bumper had been repaired, before vehicle was delivered to us. we were told it was minor damage just needed repainting..this vehicle has 64,000 original miles.

I had a front end crash when driving 60-65 mph on i-94 on feb 4 2016, skidded on ice near alexandria mn, and collided near fence. the airbag did not deploy. no injuries. state patrol report filed-case #716900207. country insurance claim-205-006-8259. it was declared a total loss. toyota is not giving me a proper response, just gave their case #:case #1602060045.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 65 mph, the contact was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. in addition, the instrument panel lights illuminated, indicating that the air bags deployed. the contact sustained neck, back, and hip injuries that did not require medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 103,000.

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.

Noticed clunking in steering when turning either right or left. looked up problem on internet and found that it is a huge problem with these vehicles. according to internet there over 400,000 complaints. called toyota and was told there is a technical bulletin on the problem and it requires replacing steering shaft. i also read on the internet that vehicles who replaced the intermediate steering shaft often have to replace it again. this seems to me that toyota can not fix the original problem and now it becomes the owners responsibility to keep on changing an intricate part to driving their vehicles. why with so many failures hasn't your agency warned the public or is nhtsa saying there is no issue or safety concern. please inform me that this issue is not a problem and i should not have to worry about it and i don't have to spend $800.00 to fix it.

Takata recall. the driver's side ammonium nitrate inflator is now suspect according to toyota. a replacement part will not be in the pipeline for quite a while at best. toyota refuses to remove the explosive because it's a "safety item." it defies common sense. i want it disabled until they can fix it. what kind of moron would drive around with a loaded gun aimed at this head? are you guys listening?

Driving 50 mpg around curve in heavy traffic steering locked up hardly able to pull.off side of road. happened again today 2 times and happened at least 5 times before in the past 3 months.steering froze had to get of to the side and restart then it was able to steer but battery.light flickers. three other lights on the left of the dashboard stayed on after restarting the vehicle. went to pep-boys and i was asked to replace the battery due to low voltage. battery was replaced and one day later same thing happened again.

Driving on the highway going about 75mph after about 5 hours when a bunch of warning lights came on (including battery, air bag, and brake), my power steering failed and my speedometer quit working. pulled over on the side of the highway and let my car sit for a minute, restarted my car and three different lights came on (vsc, check engine and slip indicator) and my cruise control wouldn't work anymore. my car currently has about 110,000 miles. this is not a wear and tear issue; this is a defect. from reading online, there are many complaints of the same issue. this could be a fatal defect and should be taken seriously. this is the second time my power steering has failed while driving.

Loud clunking noise when turning left or right and while backing out of driveway near the steering wheel. i purchased this vehicle in 2007 and within 2 years (~30000 miles) the same issue had occurred and toyota dealer replaced the part under warranty. within 6 years of the first occurrence i am facing the same issue again. i have reached out to toyota for a free repair but toyota has refused to replace the part under product defect. this is a product defect and also a safety issue and hence toyota should make a national recall.

Driver's side sun visor will not stay in closed position at any time. it is hanging down about 45 degrees from the roof headliner, partially blocking the driver's view and presenting an obvious safety hazard. in addition, an injury hazard exists in the event of a front end crash, since the driver's head will impact the sun visor first. there have been numerous other reports of this design flaw.

April, 2015 took rav4 in for recalls. after receiving the vehicle back periodically it would fail to accelerate. i thought the computer would maybe adjust itself. it didn't. it periodically stalls or fails to accelerate. i have almost been run over several times. called toyota of denton today. they denied that anything they did would have anything to do with that, even though we drove the vehicle 60k miles and never had a problem. i have two toyotas and denial of a problem is first on the list it seems. this drive by wire should be outlawed.

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.

2007 rav4 uses an excessive amount of oil. i recently purchased this vehicle used with approximately 146,000 miles. the vehicle has been driven approximately 4,000 and i have had to add 2 quarts of oil to the engine. i have read numerous complaints online about the same situation and toyota is doing nothing to fix the problem.

I purchased my rav4 used about 12 months ago. within the past 3 months i've notices problems with my steering. slow turns make a clunking sound with loose movement and vibration felt in the steering wheel. initially i was told it was a bad strut, which i replaced, but the problem seems to get a little worse by the day. in checking online i see numerous complaints of the same nature, some resulting in serious accidents. it appears that the rack & pinion assembly is defective since the problem is so widespread. i have not seen a recall on this and wonder why since steering is so essential to the safe operation of the vehicle. i will be contacting my local toyota dealer service dept. to see what can be done.

While driving the car suddenly loses all electricity, all the lights, every light indicator, the radio are off. the engine stops running and the car stops immediately. this normally happens while driving on city streets but also happened once when the car was parked and the key was out. after i entered and turned the key the car wouldn't start and there was no electricity in the car. no lights, no indicators, etc were on. took it to the mechanic to take a look but he couldn't find anything. also took it to toyota dealership and the technician inspected it and ran a diagnostics test but couldn't find the problem either.

At 51,000 miles, there is a heavy rattle in the front end when driving on rough roads. after replacing several parts, local mechanics now tell me that the rack and pinion steering gear needs replacement. this does not seem to be the intermediate steering shaft problem that is the subject of toyota service bulletin #t-sb-0319-08. i do not feel anything abnormal in the steering wheel, steering is smooth and the problem is not noticeable driving on smooth road surfaces. the noise seems to be getting worse with time, so i am concerned that the steering could fail altogether.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving at any speed, the air bag light illuminated and flashed. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but no failures were found with the air bags. the manufacturer agreed with the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not provided. the failure mileage was 125,000.

Steering intermediate shaft clunk, when i turn steering making noise. i talk to a mechanic he says need to replace steering. it is so expensive, my income is not allowed to do this. please give me advice [xxx]@gmail.com information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).? *jb

Driver side sun visor will drop down intermittently, during driving, obscuring driver view of the road.

Stabilizer link on rear of car snapped.. heard load noise.. some rattle also.. dealer replaced both right and left stabilizer links.. was charged 275.00 for each..

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving at various speeds and attempting to make a turn, the power steering seized and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and sensors were changed, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 79,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while making a left turn at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. in addition, the contact mentioned that on several other occasions, the failure recurred when the radio or turn signal was activated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 111,000. the vin was not available.

Oil pan leaking they replaced and charge me $ 470. pan sub assy oil fipg oil pan plug w/head straigh gasket all the oil it was coming out and it was almost empty

Thumping sound in sterring passeger side. toyota dealer said rack and pinion must be replaced at 52,000 miles? thumping sound is not always but is getting worse as car is in motion. frankly seems like a defect. feels very unsafe, should be recalled since it is weak point of all rav4 for years 2007-2008

My vehicle has been burning excessive amounts of oil. it has been checked and there has been a repair @ a toyota dealer i also was told there is a recall on the engine but i need to get a gasket fixed again. i was told there needs to be a test done of how much oil was burning which i think is a bunch of crap because they know a problem does exists and toyota neglects to fix it. in the past few years i have been getting oil added at least once a month and my vehicle also shakes very badly while waiting at lights of just sitting still. also, a few years ago my door caught on fire and i was accused of doing it which i tried to tell the staff at toyota of braintree where i purchased the vehicle that i would not burn up my car but they kept insisting i did horrible things to make the door catch fire, like pouring water in the door riding with the window down in pouring rain putting lit matches in it. that was horrible i had to pay out of pocket over $600.00 then fight to get my money back after 2 years. when i confronted the dealership, they told me to come in and they would accommodate me; they wanted me to give back my vehicle get another one and have a payment, which i didn’t do because that is not right to sell a defective product. my vehicle was paid off in 2 years and this is the service i get from toyota? another payment? no! then the drive shaft/seal needed replacing, and then the window fell out $300 + which was another out of pocket cost. now, i am totally disgusted with this vehicle after all of these problems and i brought it new. in light of that, i have decided that i will now go to the media to see if there is any help i can get because this is not fair that toyota does not stand up to its products again, this is a problem that needs to be fixed at no cost to myself asap because i have put too much money in a vehicle that should not have these problems

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.

Sway bar

Visor on the driver side starting falling down and will not stay put at about 14000 miles when you are driving it will fall half way down to replace will be over 150.00

The sun visor lost the ability to shade the sun causing a very unsafe condition when driving into the sun. this is a common problem on this model.

There was an intermittent, loud clunk sound from the rear of the vehicle. it was eventually determined that a rear stabilizer link was corroded and failed. parts on both sides were replaced based on the recommendation of the toyota service center.

While looking into a rear suspension problem, it was observed that the remedy for recall 13v-383 was not performed properly on one side of the car. not enough epoxy was used on one end of the suspension arm, so there is a gap in the epoxy that extends to the adjusting tube nut. that side is also out of alignment. the toyota service center did not redo the fix as requested. the service manager forwarded a photo to a district rep to make a decision. over two weeks now without a response.

Excessive engine oil consumptions. 1st noticed around may 2014 at 95000 miles. need to add 1 to 1.5 quart every 1000 miles of driving.

My 2007 toyota rav4 has some clunky noise around 46,000 miles, but recently it is getting louder. it becomes a major concern for my family and me; therefore, i have brought it in to a car repair shop (firestone) to have it diagnosed. the result came back to be the steering intermediate shaft and rack. i called toyota dealership to have it repaired, but they said that if i only have a extended warranty they will repair it with free of charge and that the warranty only covers up to 36,000 miles. if not, they will charge another 130 some dollars to just diagnosed again, but will waive it once i do the repair with them. after doing a little research on the internet, it appears that more people has the same problem. it seems to be a wider problem for this type model of car. i believe this is a safety issue and prior to this there were various replacement recall such as the suspension, gas pedal, air bags, and etc. how come this issue isn't on the recall list?

The driver side visor has begun to droop when placed in the up (touching the roof) position or in the down (blocking the sun). i noticed this in june 2015 and has significantly gotten worse. there was no one incident that caused the visor to fall and this seems to be more than just a normal wear and tear issue. there is no way to manually tighten the visor and it now falls down whenever i brake, turn or stop the vehicle. i have been hit in the head when leaning forward to look in my blind spot when merging and high speeds and the visor falling scared me. toyota knows that this is an design flaw with 2006-12 rav4s, as per the dealerships i spoke with and with customer care. because the vehicle is out of warranty, they will not replace the part. i have contacted toyota and they stated the only way they will do a recall is if enough customers complain to nhsta about the problem. this is a safety issue and defective visors should be replaced by toyota.

Any time i turn the steering wheel the air bag light used to come on and it would go on and off until recently it stays on it similar to the symptoms that is described in one of the recalls for toyota nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 i took to the dealership twice but this issue for some reason they only document one of the times and their service was not good i called toyota and asked them if i am part of this nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 recall and they said no and they were not willing to help me i am hopping that you guys could look into this issue for me pls

Our 2007 rav4 was serviced at a toyota service center on 8/11/2015. the rear alignment was found to be outside of the specified range. the rear suspension arms (tie rods) were inspected and the alignment was adjusted last year as part of recall 13v-383. an epoxy was applied to make these parts non-adjustable and seal them to prevent corrosion that has led to part failures. both rear tie rods on our vehicle had actually been replaced in january 2012 after such a failure caused us to crash. correcting the rear alignment now requires replacing these parts again and re-applying the epoxy from recall 13v-383, at the owner's expense. i was quoted $750 + tax ($660 on top of the usual $90 alignment charge). we have not yet had this fixed. i wrote to daniel c. smith of nhtsa in june to point out this problem based on other reports, before realizing our vehicle would have the same issue. if the epoxy does not prevent the part from adjusting outside of specs, how well is it sealing to prevent corrosion? nhtsa informed me that toyota knows of 19 continued failures in vehicles that had remedy 13v-383 applied (the second remedy for this safety defect). 12 reports were for complete tie rod separation. toyota should also track these alignment changes as a potential precursor to failures.

From parked, as the vehicle accelerated, vehicle response resembled having parking brake on, and a grinding noise emanated from the rear axle, center. drove under 20 mph to toyota dealer, which diagnosed the problem as the driveshaft/differential coupler, with metal shavings around the driveshaft where it enters the differential coupler. told the vehicle is unsafe to drive, as the rear wheels could lock up, and cause an accident. repair costs: parts $1,300 plus tax; labor - 3 hours ($400). toyota issued service bulleting tbs 0080-13, and special policy adjustment wab 2190.

7/24/2015 traveling with family from wisconsin to florida in my 2007 rav4. driving on freeway when engine lost power. coasted off freeway down exit ramp. 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 has not responded to my notification to them of the catastrophic engine failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving at an unknown speed, the seat belt warning light illuminated while the seat belt was fastened. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 47,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under a manufacturer recall where all four tires were aligned. the dealer used an epoxy resin on the rear of the vehicle near the tie rod assemblies and the framing. months later, after the manufacturer recall repair was performed, the vehicle was not able to receive an alignment and two independent mechanics stated that the epoxy prevented the tires from receiving a rear alignment. the contact was informed that only the front alignment could be performed. the vehicle was not repaired and the dealer refused to remedy the removal of the epoxy resin. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

I purchased a used 2007 toyota rav4 in late february 2015. according to my trusted and loyal car repairman, the car is a lemon. in the short time i have owned it, i have accrued well over $6000.00 in repairs which did not refurbish the vehicle and now the vehicle is not driveable as the engine malfunctioned. the dealership where i purchased it is refusing to help me since i purchased the vehicle without a warranty. it is my understanding that illinois does not have lemon laws for consumers of used vehicles, however, the federal government may have lemon law protection for me. i am now seeking free legal consultation to successfully resolve this matter to recoup the purchase price, all subsequent repairs, legal fees, and damages for being stranded on the highway during a long distance vacation miles from home. the car had no warning lights come on whatsoever. had the car died any sooner, we would not have made it to the shoulder risking a high-speed multiple car accident pileup on the highway.

Engine is consuming 1 qt. of oil every 1000 miles. john elway toyota ontario, ca. performed oil consumption test. my vehicle failed the test. i called toyota corporate at 18003314331 per anna statton. i was given case # [xxx]. i was told that there are no parts available to fix the issue. i was told to drive to john elway toyota dealership every 1000 moles to add 1 qt. of oil to the engine. i have done this twice. now i need to have the vehicle smog checked this month. my concern is that since the car is consuming 1 qt . of oil. it will fail the smog test required by the state of california and will be tagged as a "gross polluter" . then the state requires that i repair the car. by doing the repairs it would interfere with the recall and void the repairs that john elway toyota and toyota corporate has said has stated that are required to fix the high oil consumption cause by defective engine parts and the recall toyota issued . if i don't have the car smog tested the state wont issue license plate tags and registration as required by law. please reply with instruction as to what i should do. thank you, [xxx].

Driving 55 mpg around curve in heavy traffic steering locked up hardly able to pull.off side of road. happened again today july 25 2015 going 60 down busy hey rush hour traffic and steering froze had to get of to the side and restart then it was able to steer but battery.light flickers ha d battery lreplaced day before.

Power brake booster leaks and leaves brakes very hard to operate. my wife almost ran into a building while at parking lot speed.

Just got off the highway and was driving on city streets.started hearing some creaking noise, and then a few clunks and a bang/pop as i was going around a corner at about 3-5mph i pulled into the driveway in front of me. i see my right rear tire has caved in and is rubbing against the inside of the wheel well. after jacking up the car and taking the tire off i see the entire brake assembly is rotated in, and the bolts holding it to the rear suspension are bent out of place. perhaps this is the result of the band-aid epoxy fix for the toyota rear suspension recall. this is a major safety issue!

Air bag issue.

The driver side sun visor continuously falls down blocking the drivers view out the front window. o one instance aas i was driving at 60 plus miles per hour at freeway speeds and my vision was blocked as i was trying to change lanes while turrning my head at the same time holding up the visor and trying to look behind to be sure the lanes were clear to safely change lanes. this has almost caused a serious accident on the freeway on many occasions!. in addition, the passenger side visor also falls fown ( i am the sole owner of this car and very seldom even have passengers so the passenger side visor is not even used very often. this is a critical safety issue and a major design flaw that makes it unsafe to drive! i believe this is a serious safety issue as it's only a matter of time before it causes a serious accident . toyota should fix this faulty design!

Driver's side visor hangs loosely down in front of driver. have had two close calls with staying on road while trying to deal with defective driver's side visor.

Tl* 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.

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?

I was driving at 25mph when the red battery light came on and i lost the ability to steer. i was able to pull into a parking lot with much difficulty. i shut the car off to go into a store to let them know i was going to have my vehicle towed and went back to my car again to restart. the car would not restart. had i not been on a highway going 55 i would have been in an accident since i had a difficult time turning the wheel at all.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 10 mph, there was a grinding sound coming from the tires. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the tires were wearing down and the rear suspension needed to be replaced. the failure occurred immediately after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

While backing up out of a driveway there is a loud clunk and the steer wheel shakes. while making turns at low speed and driving over pot holes the same loud clunk. the dealer said its a problem in the steering shaft that has 2 different parts. i asked the dealer about it being covered under warranty and they said no. i have read several other complaints on this same issue and a couple have been covered under warranty even thou the vehicle had over 100000 miles on it. i understand toyota has made 2 replacement parts regarding this issue so they know there is a problem. i would like to see a national recall on this part and have toyota cover the repairs before someone is injured or killed.

Engine hesitates/stumbles and rpm needle fluctuates at speeds under 60mph

I was making a left hand turn on side street and i heard a loud thump (almost like i went over something) my car stopped going forward or backwards. i could not use the gears. i had no warning. the car just stopped moving in the middle of the street. this is a major safety complaint. i don't know if toyota did not service the car correctly. i am not told the price will be anywhere between 2,500-4,500 car was towed and i was told it needs a new transmission. i have taken care of the car and serviced it mostly at the toyota dealer. *tr

This is an ongoing issue of excessive oil consumption. it has been an issue since my vehicle was purchase new. i noticed that i had to get my oil changed every 3000 miles and could not make it to 5000 miles as recommended by my mechanic for oil changes. this has gotten worse as my car has aged. i now run out of oil (oil indicator light comes on and not a drop on the dipstick) every 1200-1300 miles. i have to carry quarts of oil in my car all the time to be sure i don't get stuck with a seized engine and i need to top off my oil at least twice in between 3000 mile oil changes. i have spoken with other rav owners as well as my oil change establishment and i understand this is a common and known issue for ravs. toyota needs to address this.

The car failed to start, the battery was extremely hot and had not water in it. changed the battery, the car started properly; however, once set to drive it hesitated a bit, as if it were chocking for lack of gas but it had gas. drove on and at about speed of 40 mph steering became hard to handle, ac and engine cut off. restarted it drove back home... just made the last payment on the car, car was regularly serviced at the dealer.

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.

Since the vehicle was only about 2 years old, the driver's side sun visor would fall down and block the driver's forward view- very annoying and unsafe. should be covered by toyota warranty, but they won't touch it. very disappointed in toyota.

Sun visor is causing head injuries, this drivers side sun visor keep dropping at eye level and hit on the head while we are driving due to defective mechanism and locking parts within the sun visor this is happening for last 4 years. kindly have manufacture look into this issue and have them replace this sun visor.

On multiple occasions, i was coming to a stop when my foot both the gas pedal and the brake at the same time. the vehicle moved forward a few feet, but could of lunged me into the middle of the intersection. i've been driving for over 40 years numerous vehicles, but this is only car that i have had this problem. could you please address it before someone gets injured?

My car has had every oil change and check up as prescribed. i was about 500 miles away from next required oil change. i noticed when i stepped on brake the oil light came on. pulled into gas station and was told there was no oil in the car. they added 3 quarts of oil. i called toyota and brought car in. they added 4/5 quarts of oil, and tapped up everything including dip stick so i could not check the oil. told me i had to drive 1,100 to 1,300 miles and then come back. i was quite upset, because i was unable to know if oil was leaking again, since they taped the dip stick. called corporate was told to take tape off dip stick. have not driven the 1,100 miles but oil is a little below the 2 dots. i called toyota, told them i had to be in raleigh for work and asked them to just fix the problem. they said i had 2 choices, delay my employment until i hit the 1,100 miles for a re check or leave for raleigh and if oil light comes on have car towed to toyota. really, i am 62 and traveling with 2 birds in the heat of the summer. they told me if i get to 1,100 miles and oil is low it does not mean they will fix the problem. they will add more oil so i can get to raleigh and they will call toyota to see if they will be responsible for repairs. really? i have to leave for raleigh the 19th of may thanks

My 2007 toyota rav 4 is experiencing excessive oil usage which toyota knows is a problem with vehicles that has a 2az engine. it is believed that if the engine siezes due to this excessive oil usage for a vehicle that is in motion, the brakes and steering failure could cause loss of control and result in a crash. as such, i believe toyota should be forced to issue a safety recall to correct this issue immediately.

Drivers side sun visor will not stay in position, dropped down and blocked view of on coming traffic

Tl* 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.

I was driving on the highway when i noticed my oil light coming on, i pulled over to check knowing i just recently 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. *tr

Over the last few years. my 07 rav4 has been using excessive oil. thought it was a leak from below. but no drip on driveway was visible. no signs of a leaks. when the oil was changed, over the course of the years. their is very heavy blow-by when the engine is running and the oil filler cap is removed. couple of mechanics have said, this is incorrect. *tr

March 27, 2015 at 2:40 pm. sunny, 38, clear road conditions. exiting off us 43 and south onto us 41 at approx. 40 to 45 mph. the car suddenly jerked to left, then swerved to the right. i took my foot off the gas but did not brake. steering was difficult but not impossible. the car felt(althoughi am not sure) as though it went up on two wheels each time it swerved to the left or right. the car came to a stop and i was able to move it to the far side of the highway. i looked beneath the car and saw an approximately 10 inch rod with the sticker that said "recall safety". i took a photograph of the broken part, called a tow truck and the toyota dealership. i believe if i had been going 65 miles per hour i would have been unable to have any control and may have rolled over injuring, or worse myself and others. *tr

When pulling out from stop signs heard clicking noise when turning right or left. car was repaired under warranty. now in march 2015 noise is there again. there is a little over 80000 miles on vehicle. bad enough it went bad once.no idea what cost will be to repair should be recalled. *tr

V6 engine makes a rattle noise at startup. it has been identified by the dealer as the vvt camshaft gear. toyota has a technical service bulletin (t-sb-0094-09) identifying the cause as the intake or exhaust camshaft vvt assembly. however the lexus division of toyota has a recall for this exact problem on is and gs models (reference nhtsa campaign number: 13v395000). the consequence is that the loose bolts could cause the vvt gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash. if this is dangerous enough to cause a crash for a lexus customer, then why isn't this dangerous enough to issue a recall for a toyota customer. these are the same motors and the customers should be treated as such. *tr

Heard "pop" sounds from rear while driving car. stopped to examine car but didn't see anything unusual. resumed driving and shortly afterwards there was a loud pop and immediately the car began swerving as if it were on a skating rink - very scary. managed to get control of the car and came to a stop. rear right wheel was inclined towards the sidewall of the car, no idea what had caused it to happen. drove very slowly to auto mechanic just 1 block away, smoke was coming from the affected area. car was diagnosed as having a broken right rear tire rod and the affected tire had been stripped since it had been leaning against the sidewall. this occurred despite having made multiple visits to the toyota dealership in february, 2014 for related recalls and action taken to prevent this type of incident. obviously, action taken by dealership was insufficient to prevent this possible deadly situation from occurring. *tr

I have a whining noise and vibration felt in my gas pedal which my mechanic has determined to be from the transaxle assembly. my research has shown that on august 8, 2012 toyota sent out a service bulletin # t-sb-0130-12 which directly addresses this problem. i have been to my toyota dealer since that time addressing other recall issues however they never mentioned this service bulletin nor did they check if this was an issue. it seems the remedy is to replace the entire transaxle assembly which i am sure they don't want to do because of the expense. their warranty is for 60 months or 60,000 miles but since their service bulletin wasn't addressed until august of 2012, it would be unlikely under normal driving mileage that a vehicle that was 5 years old at the time would be included under this warranty and they never addressed this problem when they had my vehicle after this date. i think they should be held accountable at this time for neglecting to address this problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact depressed the brake pedal several times, yet the vehicle kept accelerating. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle and brake system were failing and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, the approximate failure mileage was 2,000. the vin was not available.

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 screwed 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. *tr

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. *tr

Transmission started to whine,. bearings. *tr

The drivers side visor does not stay up..at first it was slightly loose around 50k miles and then 70k the visor no longer stays up at all. i have actually hit my head on it a couple of times and it obscures my vision. i cannot believe this has not been recalled. now i have to pay $100 to buy a completely new one. this is just an accident and a lawsuit waiting to happen. it looks to be a problem for a lot of toyotas. my fiance cant even drive it right now because he is taller than i am and cannot see out of it properly. please recall this so it doesnt cause a tragedy at some point. *tr

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. *tr

We have noticed excessive oil useage. the vehicle is using appoximately 2 quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. the vehicle has approximately 142,000 miles on it. *tr

Was experiencing and intermittent check oil light so i called to make an appointment to have it checked out. the day before the service appointment and driving on the garden state parkway, my engine slowed way down and lost almost all power. the engine started making a very loud noise and would only go about 30 mph. the next day the auto repair shop calls and informs me that i need a new engine. i went with a jasper rebuilt engine which still cost me $6,100 installed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000. updated 4/21/15*cn updated 9/21/2017*cn

The sun visor is badly designed and does not stay up. affects both driver and passenger side visors. for a tall driver like myself this is a security risk since it limits outwards visibility. the view of traffic light and road signs mounted high is impeded. the loose and flapping visor in line of sight also constitute a distraction which is in itself a hazard. *tr

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. *tr

1. my car uses an alarming amount of oil (1 quart before every 1500 miles). 2. in addition, the oil warning light never comes on. i discovered this defect when i first realized my car was burning an enormous amount of oil, and i was three quarts low just prior to my oil change. *tr

The dealer said that the sensors behind my breaks were defective. my abs and cruise control does not work. this has been an ongoing problem since i purchased the car. can you help. the deal said it is not a safety issue because i can use my brakes the old fashion way by pumping them. abs does not work. what can i do. toyota said this is a common problem with the rave4. *tr

The drivers side heated leather seats become excessively hot and they have to be shut off while in use. afraid of fire- or electrical malfunction. *tr

2007 toyota rav 4. consumer writes in regards to the power window master switch assembly recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated the window would roll up. *jb

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. *tr

Occupant classification system malfunction (ecu). toyota is refusing to cover the repair since the vehicle is no longer under warranty. was advised at the dealership (kendall toyota) that this malfunction will prevent the passenger airbag from deployment in event of an accident. the system malfunction is not specifically a wear n tear item and i firmly believe it should be covered by toyota. rav 4 has had multiple recalls but none for this problem. *tr

As soon as i back up out of the garage, there is a clunking noise as i turn the steering wheel. it is more pronounced when i turn the wheel, more so turning to the right. i took it into have it checked out and had 2 employees drive it. they both agreed it was coming from the steering column, possibly a bracket. when i turn it almost feels like the wheel doesn't want to go any further, makes this loud clunking sound then lets go. this has been happening for the last few months and the tightness in the turn has worsened.

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. *tr

The driver's side sun visor hangs down blocking the driver's view. there is no adjustment. pat lobb's toyota of mckinney reports that while it may be a safety hazard, there is no recall. their solution is to buy new visors. there is no adjustment to tighten it myself. it is unsafe and $250 for new visors. from reports on the web, many people are having the same issue creating an unsafe vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact also stated that the cruise control failed to activate. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 51,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while at a stop light, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle independently accelerated. the contact had to place the vehicle in neutral in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the accelerator pedal was shortened, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

My 2007 toyota rav4 has developed a loud clunk and slight binding when the steering when turning at slow speeds. the diagnosis from toyota appears to be a worn intermediate steering shaft. in my opinion, the steering shaft on this vehicle does not resemble those on other cars in that starts connected to the steering wheel and then runs vertically down through the dash area changing direction abruptly. other vehicles have a generally straight steering shaft in line with the steering wheel axis and no abrupt changes in alignment. there appears to be significant discussions on toyota related websites of similar rav4 steering shaft problems. is toyota and the nhtsa aware of this problem and preparing an investigation or remedy. *js

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 occasions 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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that when the brakes were activated, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it diagnosed that the steering rack intermediate shaft and the water pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 37,000. updated 3/18/15*cn updated 8/18/2015*js updated 10/19/2015 *js

Subject vehicle has burned excessive oil between oil changes - roughly every 3,500 to 4,000 miles, starting at approximately 45k miles. between oil changes it is not unusual to put in two to three quarts of oil. driver carries at least one quart of oil in vehicle at all times to hopefully preclude engine seizure. oil pressure light flickered one time and driver pulled over to discover oil level was down nearly two full quarts less than 2,000 miles after an oil change. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while reversing at 5 mph, the air bag, power steering, and brake light illuminated and remained illuminated. the tachometer did not indicate the rpm. the speedometer and engine temperature gauge were inoperable. also, the gear shifter failed to indicate what gear was in shift. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 45,526.

When driving with air bags light on is completely unsafe and danger to everyone including driver. toyota send out interim recall letters to owners of certain models and years including rav4 2006 to rav4 and asked to contact local toyota dealer immediately in case of if air bag light illuminate or illuminated already. meanwhile toyota is making arrangement for remedy part ( d squib clock spiral cable ) for those qualified models to fix the airbag light. after i received a same interim notice, the air bag light came on. i called toyota co-operate office about the my recall notice i received by mail and told that suddenly my air bag light came on . toyota ask me to take my car to the local toyota dealer for diagnose which i did and their diagnose result came up with b1801 error ( d squib clock spring spiral cable faulty) which they updated to toyota database and told me to wait till remedy is available for this fix. i called toyota co operate office again and they told me to wait till the part is available. it has been now 7 months and i haven't received any further notice nor any remedy yet. i called toyota few times and finally they give me a wearied answer that my car is not on defective batch anymore and does not qualify for this airbag recall. my car vin #, year, model everything showing clearly based on interim recall letter that is in that defective recall qualification group but some how toyota is now playing game and telling me different story. they don't have any answer of who i do have the same faulty spiral cable defect like same exact others defective batch has. toyota is the one who send out interim notices to those qualified recall batch based on their vin# and now after 8 months, they are denied that my car doesn't qualify for this recall fix?.?? i like to have this investigate by nhtsa's before some one life gets at risk. *tr

My 2007 toyota rav4 has a "clunking/popping" noise coming from what appears to be the steering linkage somewhere between the intermediate shaft and rack-and-pinion assembly.in early 2014, a toyota dealership in indiana recommended servicing the intermediate shaft assembly via an issued toyota service bulletin. the intermediate shaft was replaced in the spring of 2014 (cost=$1000, car mileage ~65k).i have since job relocated to new jersey and the problem has resurfaced (car mileage ~75k).a dealership here told me that the rack-and-pinion assembly needs to be replace (est. cost= $2000).general signs of rack-and-pinion failure as stated by the dealership and general research are not observed in my car (signs including "play/slop" in the steering wheel, loose steering, stiff steering, etc.).further research of this issue has show multiple hundreds-of-thousands of rav4 owners inquiring about this issue either via rav4/toyota forums, or through the nhtsa and other third party auto safety agencies.the dealerships seem to be guessing at what the problem is, and they issue repair guidelines based only on service bulletins without fully investigating the issue.there is a serious safety concern with a "clunking/popping" noise with the steering assembly of these automobiles.owners of this (highly rated, abundantly sold) rav4 model should be issued a recall by toyota to have the rack-and-pinion and the intermediate shaft assembly fixed without consumer purchase.toyota is aware of the problems, as they have issued multiple service bulletins, but have yet to deem the issue a safety concern leaving their loyal owners with repair cost in upwards of $3000 for cars that are well under 100,000 miles, but outside of toyota's warranty period. protecting the safety of drivers and their precious passengers, should be the number one concern of toyota and the nhtsa. *tr

First noticed the problem on 11/10/2014 when approaching a stop light. the rav4 took longer than normal to come to a stop with greater force required to stop. once fully stopped, the vehicle was idling with low rpm's (~500) and the check engine light turned on along with vsc and trac lights. was able to drive the vehicle home, but experienced the same symptoms at every stop light / stop sign. contacted toyota dealership in tucson immediately and scheduled emergency service for the next morning. the toyota dealership diagnosed the problem with two error codes (p0171 and p0174 - lean air/fuel mix). was told they suspected a bad tank of gas. toyota addressed one open recall (service campaign bst - reflash brake control computer) on my vehicle but did not investigate the error codes, only cleared them. the following day while driving home, the same issue occurred. almost no brake pressure and barely able to stop. check engine light, vsc, and trac lights all illuminated again. low idle speed as well. contacted a different local mechanic for a second opinion. was informed the brake booster needed to be replaced due to damage in the diaphragm causing loss of vacuum pressure (which helped explain the two error codes related to lean air/fuel mix). total repair bill over $1000. just lucky nobody was injured due to failing brake system on toyota's part. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 30 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. the dealer stated that the spiral cable assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v168000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 16,000.

The car is burning oil and at a rapid pace. my dealer states that it is not burning fast enough to warrant any factory repair. i have to carry oil and check frequently. 60,000 miles now. two days ago, i thought i saw the oil light flash, it only is a quick flash. i decided to check the oil, it took 4 quarts. no warning except one extremely rapid flash so fast that you're not sure if you saw it. and the car was down four quarts! the oil was put in by a mechanic who couldn't believe it. i should not have to live in fear of the engine seizing up because it has run out of oil. i get my oil changed every 3000 miles as recommended but this car burns oil at an unusual rate. i should not have to check the oil every day but it seem i have no choice. a car with this low mileage should not be burning oil at this rate. toyota insists that this is normal. if so, then at least have an indicator that shows oil level. not when it is in dire need to oil. *tr

I own a 2007 toyota rav4 4 wd. i was checking recalls and decided to read complaints.. i was amazed to find out about the drivers side visor. that doesn't stay up.. we have this same problem. i don't know when this happened, but within this past year or so. it will not stay up. it is a safety issue, i am short so its down, but , my husband who is tall creates a problem with him. i thought it was kind of funny that, it was just our car, that maybe my husband had done something, when he moved it.. until i read all the complaints about the same thing. than when we took the car for our regular maintenance, to the toyota dealer, he said it would cost 125.00 dollars to fix it. , he said it was a mechanism inside the arm holder. my husband declined at that time. now after reading the complaints, i now know it wasn't' just our car. i believe toyota knows this and because it is a hazard they should fix it. its ironic that the 2007 rav have this same problem. pleaser have them fix it. thank-you *tr

All dash lights turned on and steering wheel was hard to turn. drove home. restart the vehicle, no issues, left it running, it happened again and smelled a burning smell. had it towed to toyota dealership. they replaced battery. yesterday 11-18-14, same issue going about 40 mph. had it towed to same dealership. alternator needs to be replaced. toyota also informed that water pump is failing. through internet research, these are extremely common issues that should be resolved by toyota and people should be reimbursed for such an extensive problem. *tr

92,564 miles 12/05/13 had oil change. sometime after that oil change, but before next scheduled oil change oil light came on and took car to dealer to check. they topped off oil and instructed me to come back in 1000 mile intervals to do consumption tests. i followed their direction and came back for several consumption tests. they topped off oil i believe one time for ½ quart one time for ¾ quart. they informed me this was ?normal oil consumption per toyota specs for this engine? and that i no longer needed to come in for tests. 96,546 miles 3/19/14 had oil change, there was no mention of oil levels. 99,434 miles 5/23/14 oil light came on, took car immediately to dealer, was told ?vehicle had a quart of oil left: it has been 3,000 miles since last oil change. this is normal technician topped off oil. the oil light has not come back on since this time. 101,628 miles 7/23/14 went in for oil change. no mention of oil levels. was told to top off oil half way through till next scheduled maintenance. after around 2500 miles checked oil and added 3 quarts of oil, checked again before going in for 5000 mile oil change and added 2 quarts. 106,232 miles 11/06/14 went in for oil change insisting that this can not be "normal" oil consumption need to have the engine checked out. dealer recommending that we do consumption tests again. being told that anything that needs to be done to address oil problems will not be covered under warranty. *tr

I change my oil every 3,0000 miles even synthetic oil recommends that 5000 miles are dealers recommended and car can run even longer on a full synthetic oil. but no matter what they say i change mine every 3000 miles. for last many oil change i find my oil level to be very very low. i mean almost 1 and a half court down, in less then 30000 miles. funny thing is i put half court of oil between the 3000 miles driven on oil changes. so theoretically it was 2 qt down from oil. this problem i started to notice around 60,000 miles on the engine. there is no leaks. i have good understanding of cars as i have worked on honda accords and camrys from older models. i have changed steering pump to gaskets to speed sensors and many more on cars. i can assure that this car does not have any leaks except for oil pan get slightly wet around the bolt area because of perhaps needs a seal or new bolt. in total that oil wont add up to more than 10-20 drops in total through out the time of oil change if that. this extreme amount of engine oil burnout seems like a common problem with this car. too common to believe it was made by toyota. im very surprised as to why toyota won't recognize as their fault. (well not really that surprised). *tr

My 07 rav 4 has hard/ rough idling issue. the car will (at times) has rough idling issue right at coming to a complete stop. this issue does not occur when ac/heat fan is on. but beside that at times engines feels like it is about to stop and idle falls below 400 rpm shaking or vibrating the whole car for good 3-5 second and then spikes back up just enough to slow down that vibration a bit. at this point my foot is still on brake. no check engine or any other lights on. *tr

2007 toyota rav 4. consumer received a recall notice for the rear lower suspension arms, but has not been able to get the vehicle repaired. *ss the dealer gave the consumer, different excuses, as to why they couldn't repair the vehicle.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine burned 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 the vehicle had been driven 500 miles. the failure occurred multiple times. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

The visor on the drivers side does not stay up and comes down during driving and creates a safety hazard where it blocks our view when driving. there are several complaints on the internet of this issue with several toyota models (rav4, highlander etc.), yet toyota has 'not' issued a recall on this serious defect and safety issue! i have already had to take my toyota in for 4-5 recalls on other issues since i bought the car in 2007! toyota needs to address this visor issue immediately! *tr

My 2007 toyota rav4 started to consume copious amounts of oil. there are no signs of oil leakage and no smoke from the exhaust pipe. i always have the oil changed at a toyota dealer since i purchased the car new. after my recent oil change, i drove approximately 1,500 miles and had to put in 2 quarts of oil. i assumed this was a fluke and toyota did not fill the oil up. but now again, i drove another 1,500 miles and this time it was bone dry on the dip stick. i did not receive a low oil light. i added another 2 quarts of oil to bring it up to the bottom line. *tr

We returned from a trip to reno/california in my toyota rav 4. i had decided to wait until i returned to change oil since there was only about 3000 or less on the last change,. when we returned and nearing our destination, the oil light came on. in checking the oil, no oil showed on the dipstick. i took the car in for service including changing the transmission oil (about $600 ). a couple of weeks later, i checked the oil and it was down 1 1/2 quarts. i now still have about 2000 miles to go before my car needs another oil change and it was again low and another quart was added. per my research i find that toyota has known about this problem and sent out info to dealers in 2011 to fix the problem if it is still under warranty. according to what i've read, it requires a piston to be replaced. toyota has totally ignored this problem and i find that it seems to be common on rav4's. *tr

While traveling on a highway, the rear tie rod (suspension arm) on the driver side of our rav4 suddenly failed, causing the car to swerve wildly out of control and crash into a concrete divider. after the car came to a stop, the affected wheel was found to be tilted on an angle. there was no indication of a mechanical problem prior to the failure. the rav4 had 62,422 miles at the time. the accident occurred on december 24, 2011 - prior to the related recalls 12v373000 (c0j) and 13v383000 (csj). i wrote to toyota executives in january 2012. my letter described our incident, and i included three similar reports from other drivers from the nhtsa website and an internet search. i was put in contact with a representative from toyota executive offices. i mailed the failed part to toyota u.s.a. headquarters in february 2012 after taking photos to document the problem. corrosion was hidden within the tube of the suspension arm. the threads on the tie rod end had corroded, so one piece could be pulled straight out from the other part without having to unscrew it. the lower part of the bolt or tie rod end was also fractured due to the corrosion. after following up with toyota executive offices, i was informed that this issue was already known to them, and resulted from improper torque applied during a wheel alignment. my car previously had a wheel alignment at an authorized toyota service center. toyota officially started the recall process with the nhtsa about a half year later. toyota should have taken steps much earlier to notify owners of this very dangerous issue! a document on the nhtsa website indicates toyota started an initial investigation in 2008. based on other recall-related documents, it is scary that there appear to be hundreds of thousands of involved vehicles that have yet to be inspected. updated 12/03/14. *jb updated 01/26/15.*jb updated 01/27/15*jb the consumers claim was denied, because toyota did not get an opportunity to inspect the vehicle in order to address his concern or confirm if the incident was a result of a manufacturing or design defect. updated 02/24/15 updated 05/11/15. updated 06/03/15. *jb updated 08/06/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact stated when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. the failure recurred continuously. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000. updated 12/9/14*cn the consumer stated there were 2 recalls for the vehicle. none of which had the parts available for repair. updated 10/1/2015 *js

The driver's side sun visor no longer stays in place when stowed and instead droops down at approximately a 40 degree angle. this impairs driver's visibility as it falls squarely within the driver's field of vision. it also becomes a distraction in that the driver is constantly pushing the visor back into place, to no effect. the problem is impaired visibility due to a failing part. this is a well documented issue for toyota and yet toyota refuses to correct this obvious safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while stopped, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning and crashed into a fence. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained neck injuries that required medical attention. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 88,000.

Driver's side sun visor failure to work properly causing a safety issue and possible bodily injury or death. the sun visor is not staying in the stowed position which is flat against the interior roof of the car due to a known failed mechanism within the sun visor such as the spring loaded mechanism which is failing. instead, the sun visor is dropping down at a 45 degree angle. this has caused my head to hit it several times while entering the vehicle. and, if involved in a head on collision, this could cause the sun visor to slice through my neck because it is at a 45 degree angle going across my neck since it will not stay up due to the failed spring mechanism within the sun visor. after research of my own, i have found and been told by reliable sources in the toyota industry that this is a known problem and that i am not the only one having this problem with the failure of the driver's side sun visor and possibly the passenger side as well over time. i have been told by a toyota representative at toyota headquarters that this part is only covered by a 3 1/2 year warranty instead of the same warranty as the car. this tells me that toyota may know that this part will fail over time. all other vehicles i have owned with manual sun visors have never failed for the life of the car since they do not have internal parts like the toyota model has. i have been told by my local toyota dealership that i have to pay about $85 to have it replaced when this is a safety issue and it should not fail. it's not a moving part within the engine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 40 mph, the oil warning indicator failed to illuminate within a reasonable amount of time when the engine oil level was low. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 46,925.

While driving on the highway during my recent vacation i heard a loud bang from under the rear of the vehicle. immediately after while still driving, pieces of metal fell off the bottom of my car hitting the vehicle behind me. we both pulled over, my rear stabilizer / sway bar had busted and fallen from the car. now i have to pay several hundred dollars for repairs, my wife and i could of been severely hurt or worse, and now possibly pay for a cracked windshield from the car behind me. i have read several other complaints from toyota owners that experienced this same problem. this should of not happened at only 54000 miles. this is a dangerous situation. (this vehicle has never towed anything). *tr

Tl* 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 10/30/14*cn updated 7/9/2015*js

Driver's side sun visor failure to work properly causing a safety issue and possible bodily injury or death. the sun visor is not staying in the stowed position which is flat against the interior roof of the car due to a known failed mechanism within the sun visor such as the spring loaded mechanism which is failing. instead, the sun visor is dropping down at a 45 degree angle. this has caused my head to hit it several times while entering the vehicle. and, if involved in a head on collision, this could cause the sun visor to slice through my neck because it is at a 45 degree angle going across my neck since it will not stay up due to the failed spring mechanism within the sun visor. again, this could result in death or bodily injury if it is not taken care of. after research of my own, i have found and been told by reliable sources in the toyota industry that this is a known problem and that i am not the only one having this problem with the failure of the driver's side sun visor and possibly the passenger side as well over time. i have been told by a toyota representative at toyota headquarters that this part is only covered by a 3 1/2 year warranty instead of the same warranty as the car. this tells me that toyota may know that this part will fail over time. all other vehicles i have owned with manual sun visors have never failed for the life of the car since they do not have internal parts like the toyota model has. i have been told by my local toyota dealership that i have to pay about $85 to have it replaced when this is a safety issue and it should not fail. it's not a moving part within the engine. *tr

2007 toyota rav4 sun visors will not stay up, which restricts visibility. at first, the passenger visor started to hand down, about an inch from the roof. eventually, both the passenger and driver side visors remain in the down position. the visor completely restricts visibility and apparently, has been a safety issue with toyota for years. 15 sep 2014, i took my rav4 in for recall work and asked them to fix the visors. i was told the next day, that it would cost 240 dollars to replace both visors. i talked with the service manager at the dealership, and basically stated, that toyota was responsible and they would have to approve the replacement. called toyota 800-331-4331 and talked with customer concerns. she told me that this is a warranty issue and that my 36k mile warranty has already passed. i told her that this was a safety and design flaw that presents a hazard to anyone who drives the vehicle. customer concerns stated that since there were no recalls on this matter, that there was nothing that toyota would do. since being told that toyota does not consider this a safety issue, i have researched several consumer blogs, toyota owners, and have seen several blogs/complaints concerning toyota camry's, rav4's, highlander's and tundra's, all having the same sun visor safety issues. many have replaced their visor's two and three times. most blogs discuss remedies to fix, only finding the matter a pain and safety issue no one wants to remedy. owners of these vehicles should be able to adjust the visors so that they can be safely adjusted to safely stay up and out of the way when not in use. i don?t think we should wait for numerous accidents or injuries and death to take responsibility for the safety design flaw and serious safety complications! *tr

There are multiple knocks coming up the steering shaft at low speeds when turning the steering wheel. *tr

I brought my vehicle to the dealer for the rear suspension recall and when i picked it up i was advised that the steering shaft needs to be replaced and there is a clunking sound when turning the wheel. the service advisor told me the shaft is cracked and could be dangerous. i never noticed any steering sounds but now that i'm specifically listening for it i do hear it. i believe that if this is a safety issue as the dealer stated then the vehicle should be recalled. most owners will not know they have this problem since the sound is not that noticeable and i assume that if left uncorrected loss of steering will occur. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 10 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the failure occurred numerous times. an independent mechanic stated that the air bag failed. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 10/07/14*lj updated 3/12/2015 *js

On july 30, 2014 i took my toyota rav 4 into autonation toyota on arapahoe road in centennial, my preferred dealer for service, great customer service. i asked the service advisor, james cummings, to check and make sure i had all the recalls taken care of. he informed me that there was one fix there was not a solution at this time, spiral cable. i told him i had taken my car to groove toyota on broadway in englewood july 22, 2013, because my car was making a noise and they fixed the spiral cable to the tune of $608.84. james advised me to go back to groove and ask for a refund. i called them (303-761-3222) on july 29 and was told to contact corporate. i called corporate (800-331-4331) and was told that i should receive a letter regarding the recall by the end of august and if i didn€™t receive the letter to call back. i was also told when i receive the letter to take my care to a dealer and have them write off that the recall was fixed. then i should send in proof that it was fixed, copy of proof of payment and copy of the title. i called back august 29, and was told the letters had not gone out yet and it may be the middle of september. i told the woman i talked to, tisha, that i was planning on doing some traveling in october and she invited me to check on line to see if the letters had gone out. it€™s my understanding that some service advisors receive commissions on work done. why should i have to pay for a recall and if he did receive a commissions, why? i have the required paper work except for the letter. i feel like i was taken advantage of and that€™s wrong. thanks, sent from windows mail

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 65 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact received recall notice for nhtsa campaign number 14v168000 (air bags). the contact stated that the letter was received over two months ago. the dealer was contacted; however, they were unable to perform the recall repair since the parts were not available. there are no failures at this time. the current mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 38 mph, the rear back wheels locked up and the vehicle swerved from side to side. also, the contact stated that the downward hill assist warning light illuminated when the wheels locked up. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). however, the part to do the repair was not available. the manufacturer had been notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Very clunky and noisy steering resulting an a vague, unsafe sense of control over the vehicle. took to the dealership and was repaired (replaced intermediate steering column). subsequent research has shown that this is a common and well known design flaw.

My complaint is in regards to the toyota air bag recall notice sent out several months ago. i have been in contact with toyota several times in regards to this and they still have no suitable fix for this problem. i am driving around in a car with no functional airbag, which i can not sell due to the sir bag light being illuminated. they have offered nothing to me in any way to resolve this problem in the mean time i am driving around 800-1500 miles per week in a death trap with no air bag. i have no financial means to rent or borrow a car until this is resolved. i have even offered them to buy my car at a loss so i can find other means of transportation. each person i talk to at the customer service center offers me different advise and tells me a different story as to when the parts will be available and what i can do to fix it. i even went as far as to drive 2 hours to a toyoya dealer that they arranged for me to fix it only for it not to be done when i picked the vehicle up from service.

The steering column binds to one side or the other such that the vehicle never steers straight ahead. the situation causes the vehicle to always want to steer out of the intended lane causing driver fatigue at best and an unsafe condition when the vehicle is constantly heading out of its intended path toward other vehicles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the air bag sensor illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the spiral cable needed to be replaced. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v168000 (air bags) and stated that the parts were not available and the remedy was not available. the manufacturer was also contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

On 08/09/14 we were driving in parking lot with 5 people in car. started driving and engine suddenly stopped. car glided to a stop with gears and steering wheel locked. car would not restart. called aaa for a tow 20+ miles away to closest toyota dealership and then got transport for ourselves to hotel for the night. next morning got rental car to drive to toyota dealer where car had been towed to. repair was simply a blown fuse for vehicle remote starter which was oddly located under steering wheel. similar incident happened (03/12/08) while diving in canada and repaired then at a toyota dealer at 12,101 km. the remote starter was part of original equipment on the new car. now, we fear driving rav4 on highway at any speed for fear car will suddenly stop and steering will lock up. remote starter needs to be removed or fixed at it is not safe. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (suspension); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

I am the original owner of this rav4. about a month ago the front-passenger side seat belt began shredding. this seat is used very little. i am the main driver. since then every time it is used it shreds more & in more places. i think it is defective webbing. toyota says it is not under any warranty. i can't believe that something this important & required to use by law is not warranted by the manufacturer! if you don't know that a seat belt will not come apart when needed in a accident, what about other safety equipment? *tr

Steering intermediate shaft clunks and it is getting worse. toyota has not recalled the common problem. *tr

The external oil pressure line to the rear cylinder head busted while driving on the interstate. this caused the engine to completely dump all 6 quarts of motor oil onto the highway. fortunate for me i was only 0.8 miles from an exit with a safe parking lot. i do not know if the oil from my vehicle caused any wrecks on the interstate, however the potential for a motorcycle wreck or any vehicle that had to make a sudden slow down or quick maneuver would be at a high risk of an accident. not only did this put my engine at risk for catastrophic failure, but it could have been completely avoided. toyota is not only aware of this problem but have procedures in place to fix the hose when it ruptures. its not a matter of if the hose will rupture, but when will the oil hose rupture. if i had been informed of the need to replace the hose i would have gladly have had the hose replaced. the least toyota should do is send every owner of this type of engine with this typed of hose a letter explaining what could possibly happen and what they need to do to prevent this very preventable problem. *tr

When turning the steering wheel you can hear a clunk or a thud. *tr

The electric power steering would not work. it has happened twice. the last time was july 28, 2014. we shut the car off, and restart it, and then it works ok. we are afraid that it might happen while we are driving it and we will have an accident. from online i have learned there have been a lot of occurrences of this. i'm surprised there hasn't been a recall, i think it is a real safety concern! *js

Third such incident -- two previous in late 2009 -- backing up slowly in parking lot, engine suddenly started to race. i threw the gear shift into neutral, stepping on brake at the same time. engine continued to race for several seconds (seemed like an eternity); racing finally stopped when i released brake and tapped the brake pedal. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle and steering wheel would shake violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the intermediate shaft was defective and had to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 81,000. updated 10/7/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. updated 3/11/15 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle lost power steering with the engine and vsc light illuminated on instrument panel. the vehicle regained power steering once the vehicle was turned off and restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Right rear lower suspension arm snapped causing the right rear tire to turn to the side, causing us to lose control of the vehicle. i was able to gain control and stop the car due to the low rate of speed. we had a recall for this problem. toyota installed a temporary fix, however when we received an updated recall, we continually called to have the permanent fix only to be told that the part was not available we asked them to call us when the part arrived and they would not agree to this. we have called them continuously but they never had the part. called toyota today and they cannot help me today. they will not approve towing, rental car, or repair as of this date. i cannot get to work, i am handicapped and i do not have access to public transportation. the police did come to the scene of this incident we have photos and the broken part in our possession. toyota opened a case #1407280028. they said they are not sure they can help us. we need immediate help with this. please help us.

Since i purchased the rav4 i notice the engine oil was burning out very quickly causing me to run the car on almost no oil. warning lights only came on when there was no more oil in car. i'm putting in 1 to 3 quarts of oil every two to three months. i have to check oil every week. took car to dealership told me i had a oil leak but since i did not see any oil leaking at all i got a second opinion and found out about the stuck oil rings that cause catalytic converter. *tr

Vehicle idling and beginning to overheat due to bad water pump at 47,500 miles. toyota says this is not a warranty issue. if vehicle overheated, could cause fire. *tr

The brake makes hissing noises and the driver is required to press it down very hard for it to work, therefore the car has to go into park mode at the stop light in order for the vehicle to remain at a complete stop. *tr

Air bag fault indicator light came on and is illuminated whenever the ignition is on. vehicle was taken to dealer per owners manual and dealer informed us there is a toyota recall about to be issued but no parts are available for a repair. we received a notice from toyota that the recall notice is in process but parts and repair lead time is unknown. calls to the local dealer and to toyota regional office had each telling me to call the other due to a lack lead time information for the repair parts availability. we are still waiting and probably operating an unsafe vehicle.. *tr

The oil light blinked on. i was down below a quart on my 2007 rav4. this is the second time this happened to me. the first time the car was only 5 years old. toyota performs its engine consumption test and says the vehicle is operating within toyota specifications yet this is the second time this has happened. i will never buy another toyota vehicle. *tr

Noticed knocking/clunking noise from steering at low speed as described in t-sb-0318-08 steering intermediate shaft noise dated october 20, 2008. took the car to a toyota dealer to replace the steering intermediate shafts as detailed by the t-sb. upon further inspection the technician reported that both the intermediate shaft and the steering rack have play in them and recommended that they both be replaced. the service advisor stated that this will become a safety issue if not repaired and can lead to loss of steering. the estimate for the repair was $2700 since the extended warranty has expired two month prior to taking the vehicle in. given that there is a safety concern, i opted to have the recommended service done and paid $2731.77 for the repair. a quick internet search shows that this is a common issue with the toyota rav for model years 2006 - 2008. given that this is a safety issue and that some drivers might not associate the noise with a serious issue, toyota motors should: 1. instate a recall to inspect all parts related to the steering mechanism in effected models. 2. replace all effected parts at no cost to the owner 3. reimburse diligent owners who noticed the issue, reported it to the dealers and paid to have the repair done. best regards. *js

As daughter was entering freeway steering failed, rear-ended by 18 wheeler. *js

Clunking sound in steering at low speed. *tr

The gas pedal and brake can easily be stepped on at the same time with one foot. i have done this on several occasions, it's just been luck that has prevented me from causing injury damage to myself or others. it does give me a good scare. *tr

On august 29, 2011, 19 year-old subject was traveling straight across an intersection when subject was struck on driver side by a 2010 hyundai elantra. subject was struck by a motorist that according to police officer report, ran a red light. subject was proceeding straight with green light while driving a white 2007 toyota rav4 with approximately 104,299 miles. subject purchased rav4 vehicle from toyota in april of 2011. subject purchased 2007 rav4 on account of the airbag safety features (head, side, front, passenger side airbags) to protect subject from injury. on august 29, 2011, subject 2007 rav4 sustained damage from rocker panel to roof and from front left bumper to doors. structural, suspension, wheel, and steering components were also damaged as per the appraiser's damage estimate following the august 29, 2011 accident. no airbags deployed. a letter was sent to toyota. calls were made to toyota to assess the damage and toyota denied claims of any wrongdoing or defect. subject was injured in accident. toyota declined to inspect vehicle. recent notices of recalls received along with toyota sending emails to subject to try to purchase subject rav4 lends credibility to subject assertion that airbags should have deployed and protected subject from injury during the august 29, 2011 incident. the airbag features failed subject and failed to protect subject from injury on august 29, 2011. 2007 rav4 was declared a total loss by geico and liberty mutual. this accident totaled a rav4 and no airbags deployed. given inadequate attention was given to subject and investigation of this matter by toyota, subject seeks investigation and remedy for injuries sustained. *tr

I received a letter last summer/early fall regarding a recall of my 2007 toyota rav4 due to a problem with the rear suspension arm. i've been in contact with my local toyota dealer since november 2013 and have been trying to set up an appointment. they claim they are unable to get the parts from toyota and they keep putting me off. i believe that the dealer and/or toyota has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time, therefore i'm filing a complaint. the recall states that the consequence of this problem going uncorrected could be "failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash". i drive a lot of miles in the fall and winter, transporting my 13 year old son and friends to soccer games. i'd really like to know that i'm driving a safe vehicle! i want this looked at asap!! *tr

Driving down community street. airbag light came on. has stayed on continuously. car has never been in any kind of accident. toyota says my vehicle is not affected by their recall and will not cover any repairs. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to dealer where the steering wheel shaft was replaced but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to a dealer a second time where it was diagnosed that the electric steering column failed but the repairs were not performed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Lost power steering without warning in heavy traffic. p/s light came on at the same time. barely avoided collision with large truck. started engine after 20 mins., p/s light out & steering normal. took vehicle to dealer who found code c1524 (low voltage in power steering). in order to find root of problem i need to pay $200 for diagnostic, which i refused. this is not a wear/tear issue but either a defect or malfunction. called toyota, asked them to pay for diagnostic & toyota refused since vehicle is out of warrenty. guess toyota could care less about customer safety even though there are numerous vehicles with same complaint! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact stated that the vehicle was stopped with the brakes depressed when it suddenly and erroneously accelerated forward, crashing into the rear of a second vehicle. the contact indicated that the failure had also occurred on a previous occasion. no injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the incident. the failure mileage was 117,000.

I received a recall letter for the "rear lower suspension arms (no. 1).when i went to the toyota dealer ([xxx]) ,they told me that this recall does not apply to puerto rico as per toyota general offices instructions. the letter said this an urgent safety recall in read letters for it importance. for this situation we can implied that toyota is discriminating to the puerto rico toyota owners.if any accident occur for this situation i made responsible to toyota de puerto rico,[xxx] (dealer) and toyota general offices. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

After starting the car the air bag light did not off. it has continued to stay on when the car is running since oct. 19 2013. we have tried trouble shooting the problem with no success. when having recall repairs done at lewis toyota in dodge city, ks on 3/21/14 the repair manager was asked about the problem and gave no indication that toyota was aware of the issue or that a recall was being issued. toyota has stated they will send letters informing owners by late april. it is mid may and we have still received nothing. *tr

The accelerator stuck while braking causing vehicle to surge forward. *js

Excessive oil consumption. 1+ quart every 2500 miles. contacted toyota corporate and they could careless about it. there are many complaints about this issue on the internet forum. engine model affected 2az-fe. *tr

Excessive oil consumption as described in t-sb-0094-11. had all service done at toyota dealer since 2007! this is a known defect and now the dealer wants me to pay for the removal and replacement of the pistons and piston rings - totally unacceptable! *js

Well-maintained 2007 rav4 (67k miles, no issues in the past) stalled completely while driving 50 mph. nearly got rear ended as hazard flasher lights did not work at all. all power cuts off to inside of car. once fan in engine turns off (about 6 minutes) car can start again. dealership said "dirty throttle body part" so they cleaned it. happened 2nd time the next week! then dealership replaced entire throttle body assembly. happened 3rd time the following week! it's at dealership again now. each time it happens, car is driving and once about 6 minutes passes, i can drive again. barely have time to get near the shoulder of road. *tt

I rear-ended another car, sustaining damage to both cars. my airbag failed even though i was going about 40 mph--did not deploy. my chest hit the steering wheel even though i was wearing my seat belt. although, at first i did not realize the extent of my injuries, i received several fractures as revealed by mri and other scans as follows: 1. sternum fracture 2. rib fracture 3. spine compression fractures over time, condition has deteriorated to immobilization. just recently looked up details of speed at which airbag should engage (after hearing about recalls) and now realize airbag should have gone off at much lower speed.

On march 21st the abs, vsc, traction and brake warning lights came on while driving at 35 mph in dry weather condition. when the lights were on, the abs system was triggered making difficult to brake to stop. since then the warning lights have been on and off and so i've been having difficulties when slowing down at a higher speed rate 60 mph, slow speed 20 mph, and even stopping. on tuesday, april 8 i brought the rav4 to the dealer and they said that there is nothing wrong with the car and that the breaks were ok. dealer said: it is just the a rear sensor that needs to be reset. so dealer technician reset the sensor the same day. on wednesday, april 9, 2014 around 6:00 pm when turning left at a corner i heard a ticking noise then four warning lights appeared again and the breaks started to malfunction again. i'll bring the rav4 to the dealer on april 12, 2014 and see what they have to say. the codes the dealer have initially were c0210 and c1223. my spouse and i don't want to drive the rav4 without knowing that the sensor that the dealer talks about is either fixed or replaced. i don't want to be exposed nor expose my family to any possible accident due to the sensor/braking system failure. *tr

The car unexpectedly accelerated as i was approaching a red traffic light. my foot was on the brake to slow down when the car's engine revved up and the car kept moving forward with my foot on the brake pedal as far as it could go. the car finally stopped about 6 feet into the intersection. the next morning the car repeated the unexpected acceleration while i was trying to slow down prior to stopping for a stop sign. the driver's side floor mat was removed two or three years ago and was not present that evening or the next morning. i reported this episode to the toyota dealer and i told him i was afraid to drive the car. the dealer told me the car was out of warranty, but if i wanted have to car towed to the dealership, he would have to technicians check it for historical record of the episode. i was also told i was responsible for towing charges and the cost of the diagnostic analysis. the computerized diagnostic check showed nothing had happened and nothing was wrong with the car. i told the dealer the i was not impressed with the diagnostic test device, as the acceleration did happen and the test set was obviously not checking the source of the problem. i called toyota customer service telephone number is torrance california, told them my story and asked if toyota had received any other such complaints. i was told that toyota could not release that information. i asked what toyota did with my report of the problem. i was told it went into a toyota data base. i asked for a copy of rav4 episodes in the data base. i was told toyota could not furnish that to me. i then asked for a copy of my report that toyota entered into the data base. toyota told me it could not furnish that to me. toyota seems to discredit reports of this acceleration/safety issue as if it could not possibly happen. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle lunged forward while in second gear. the failure recurred continuously over a period of nine months. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 99,000. updated 05/28/14 ma

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. *js

Airbag light came on 12/10/2013. called dealer to make appointment. dealer hooked up scan tool ($65.00 for diagnosis) b1801 open in d squib. diagnosed open in spiral cable. i declined repair since i did not have $ 511.00 to spare. i know that toyota recalled certain 2007 rav4 units, but service tech said mine was not among them. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.

After hearing about tsbs related to premature water pump failure, i noticed that my rav4 was low on coolant. the dealer service department tested and found the pump was leaking, and replaced it under the power train warranty. less than 15,000 miles and 2 years later i am noticing that the coolant level is beginning to run low again, and suspect the replacement water pump may again be defective. *tr

No crash involved. no loss of vehicle control. during routine maintenance, was informed the rack assembly would have to be replaced to deal with a clunking noise that a technician had noticed. i checked and found that while parked and idling, pulling the wheel in either direction did produce the clunk. after additional estimates, settled on a specific repair venue at almost $1700. also informed by one of the estimators that the steering column would soon need replaced. not scheduled for repair at this time. i was informed by one of the estimators that most vehicles would not have required a whole rack replacement (or as much money) for a problem such as this, but rather the 2007 design was integrated rather then modular. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact stated while driving she heard a loud noise in the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the technician stated the intermediate steering column needed to be replaced. the contact paid for the repairs, at her expense. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the mileage at the time of the failure was 52,730 and the current mileage was 54,134. updated 5/27/14*cn updated 08/04/14

Excessive oil consumption due to bad piston rings installed at time of manufacture. toyota believes 1 quart per 1,000 miles is acceptable and will not cover repair unless use is over that limit. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number 13v383000 (suspension); however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced because the part was unavailable. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to be available. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. there are no failures at this time.

Took vehicle in for diagnostics as several lights were on. was called by service advisor that the d squib circuit/spiral cable is faulty and therefore the air bag system is not operational. this is a huge safety issue as i was unaware of my airbags not functioning. thank god, we did not get into an accident! the toyota dealer whom we purchased our 2007 rav 4 from brand new of course wants to repair it for approx. $500.00. that is insane as this issue should never occur. after reading many postings on the internet, obviously this is a known issue and clearly there should be a recall to fix this. *tr

In the fall of 2011, the vsc and 4wd lights came on in my 2007 rav4. at the same time my cruise control and 4wd stopped working. i took my car to teton toyota in idaho falls, id and was told that the charcoal canister was cracked and needed to be replaced at a cost of $1775.00. i could not afford to fix the car and eventually i purchased a used charcoal canister and had it installed by an independent mechanic. then in feb. 2012, the lights came on again so i took my car to stones toyota in rexburg, id. the mechanic there confirmed that the charcoal canister was cracked again. i told him that i had replaced it with a used part and he stated that toyota had redesigned the part so that it wouldn't crack, so if i wanted to fix the problem for good, i'd have to purchase the new part. i have not yet replaced the unit at this time. if toyota knew that the original part was defective and have now redesigned it, why are they charging their customers over $1500 to replace it? besides not having any 4wd in rural idaho in the winter, the emissions system is no longer working due to this defective part. *tr

The steering mechanism makes a clunk when turned. the dealer says the intermediate steering shaft needs replaced. there are numerous accounts of this same defect on the internet. toyota issued a bulletin in 2008 telling dealers to replace the shaft on cars still on warranty but will not replace ours because it is more than 3 years old. a mechanical failure at such low mileage such as this should be repaired by the company at their cost since it is not cause by use but by poor engineering or assembly. *tr

After the check engine, vehicle stability control & 4wd warning lights displayed on my 2007 toyota rav4 with 89,400 miles, i went to my local toyota dealer for a diagnosis of the problem. upon inspection and testing, their service advisor stated, "the emissions system has malfunctioned since water has leaked into the emission system & its charcoal canister". the source of the water occurred since the fuel filler tube housing no longer was properly attached/secured to the vehicle. this allowed rwater coming down the side of the vehicle to enter through the fuel filler door by the fuel cap into the charcoal canister. to remedy the problem, the fuel filler assembly along with gaskets, some electronic and the charcoal canister required replacement for the emission system to properly function and to be in compliance with epa standards. the total cost of the repair $1,400 which toyota would not cover since it was not under recall, nor would they consider paying under my extended 6 yr 100,000 mile warranty since that expired july 5, 2013. i find it incredible that toyota would not pay for these repairs since they involve emissions as well as a safety issues. based on my review of various blogs covering rav4's, this is a common problem and toyota admits no fault. as with all issues with toyota they deny they have design/safety issues with any of their vehicles - sudden acceleration, steering suspension & braking. it took me repeated service visits to get them to replace the front steering rack under my extended warranty. i feel my fuel filler assembly and charcoal canister repair is a safety issue since gasoline could easily leak out down the tube on gasoline overfill and cause a fire if it reached the exhaust system. 20 yrs ago i had a similar issue with a honda which was repaired under a recall at no charge. your assistance is greatly appreciated. thank you

Reference toyota recall: tis designation c2j found at: https://techinfo.toyota.com/techinfoportal/staticcontent/en/techinfo/html/prelogin/docs/cp/c2jtofaq.pdf reference question q1a and answer a1a: "....alignment will be set and the arms will be sealed with epoxy." reference question qua and answer a1c: "if the rear wheel alignment shifts out of specification, rear suspension arms or other components may need to be replaced." reference my phone conversation with toyota @ 888-270-9371 on 11 february 2014 @ 0800 and their assigned case # 1402110228: my question to toyota to the answer a1c above: who pays for the required replacement of suspension arms or other components? their answer was: the owner. my complaint deals with fairness. due to a toyota design defect, rear control arms must be encased in epoxy thus rendering rear wheel alignments impossible. if an owner hits a pothole, and rear wheel(s) are knocked out of alignment, the control arm and/or associates components might need to be replace - at considerable expense to the owner. this could generate large profits to toyota due to a remedy for one of their design defects. without the (epoxy encapsulation), a mere rear wheel alignment might rectify the misalignment. a possible $50 versus $500 repair. additionally, if the control arms must be replaced to align the back wheel(s), toyota is the only entity that has the know how and parts to re-encapsulate the new control arm(s): more profits for toyota. owners need to be made aware of the consequences this remedy will have on their vehicle so they can decide if they want a vehicle in which the rear wheels cannot be aligned without considerable expense. my question to nhsta: why should the owner pay for repairs to one of their remedies? is this fair?

2007 toyota rav4 rear speed sensors can abruptly fail during poor climate, causing failure to the vehicle stability control, abs, and traction control systems. toyota has refused to acknowledge that failure of this part is common, which is especially dangerous when driving conditions are poor. *tr

The intermediate shaft on the vehicle is not working properly. in some states the toyota has changed them for no cost after the warranty has expired, but know the do not. there have been numerous amount of claims in regard to this issue on this model, but continues to be ignored. on friday 03/08/2014 i took my vehicle to have it checked because of this, and what they told me was that it was my struts. well after getting them changed it turns out it was the intermediate shaft and they want to charge me an additional 502.00 for this. this is an on going issue with numerous claims about the intermediate shaft and toyota is not realizing the safety issue in which it places it customers. *tr

I received this notice for safety recall in nov 2013 for repair of the rear lower suspension arm. at that time i was told parts were not available and call back . i called in dec 2013 same response; jan 2014 same response feb 2014 same response and was now told to call back in march. i am worried that this will be a potential hazard and they are still not repairing it. what can be done? *tr

Drivers side window visor loose and does not stay in position. falls down into drivers view obstructing vision and distracting driver. *tr

I was stopped at a stop sign here in town. all of a sudden, without warning, the vehicle started to experience a high degree of acceleration. my foot was firmly planted on the brake pedal only. i could not stop the vehicle till i put it in neutral. the engine then started to rev itself up uncontrollably, until i turned it off with the ignition key. i was a good 15 feet into oncoming traffic when i had stopped. i then started it up again and drove home without incident. this was a total failure of the cars expectation to remain stationary while the brake is applied and the vehicle was not moving prior to the acceleration surge. *tr

Received a recall notice for tie rod/suspension back in september 2013. today i called local toyota dealer and asked about the fix. they told me that there was no fix yet available....obviously very disappointed and worried about how long i have been driving with potentially dangerous part/defect that could cause loss of control and wreck. i think nhtsa should force the issue with toyota now it has been too long!. local dealer advised me what sound, loud rattling in back of vehicle to listen for....really unbelievable the delay. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact received two recall notifications for nhtsa campaign id numbers: 12v373000 (suspension) and 13v383000 (suspension). the vehicle was not been repaired because the necessary parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

About 4-5 months ago i received a letter from toyota regarding problem with the rear lower suspension arm no. 1. the problem could "result in the loss of vehicle control and a crash." *tr each time i check with them they say they are not ready to remedy the problem and just continue to drive the vehicle i believe that it is very negligent of them to suggest that i continue to drive a vehicle that according to them could "result in the loss of vehicle control and a crash." does the national highway traffic safety administration have any power to require toyota to fix the problem at once or find another remedy for me driving an unsafe car? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the vehicle was secured in park and the emergency brake was applied however, the vehicle rolled away after the contact had exited. the contact's foot became trapped under the wheel and caused injuries. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension) but was informed that the parts were not available. the contact felt that since the failure was reported in august of 2013, there should be a remedy available before february of 2014. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

In october i noticed a clunk in the steering column. this is most noticeable at slow speeds when turning left or right. after researching the internet, it seems to be a common problem with toyota vehicles in the steering shaft. i recently had to have the steering shaft replaced on my 2008 tacoma, vin. no.: [xxx], with only 37000 miles, and reported this to toyota customer rep., they said they would give me a $350 credit at a toyota dealership for future work, however, the replacement was considerably higher. i fear now that my rav 4 is going the same route. i feel toyota should be required to have a recall on this problem because it could be a safety issue. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2007 toyota rav 4. consumer writes in regards to rear lower suspension rattle. *smd the consumer stated she received a letter over 2 months ago, and she is still waiting for the official recall letter, so she can get the vehicle fixed.. *jb

2007 toyota rav 4. consumer writes in regards to vehicle water pump failure. *smd the #6 ignition coil was replaced, as it was shorting out and the steering wheel made an unusual noise, when it was turned.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension) but was informed that the parts were not available. the contact also stated that since the failure was reported in august of 2013, there should be a remedy available before february of 2014 and that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. there are no failures at this time.

While driving on the interstate between 65-70 mph on january 25, 2014, we started to notice the hood of our toyota 2007 rav 4 starting to vibrate up and down. we pulled over, opened it and slammed it shut. it continued to vibrate up and down, but not as much. yesterday, february 3, 2014, driving to work, on the interstate, the hood starting vibrating up and down hard at 70 mph. by the time i got to the office and looked at the hood it was open 1". the front latch had evidently failed completely; the back latch had evidently held the hood on. it was extremely frightening since the interstate was packed and i couldn't get over. my rav 4 is presently at our local toyota dealership hopefully being fixed. *tr

Drove a short distance and parked car. started car 10 minutes later and had no power steering. ps warning light on dash was now on. with a great deal of effort, the car could be driven about a mile back home. when reading thru the owners manual, it became evident there were different possible failure conditions, each represented by different warning light states. a flashing light that went off after a few seconds, a flashing light that stayed on, a flashing light that stays on in conjunction with all dash warning lights being on at the same time, and last but not least, the steady light and complete failure of assist system. i believe it was simply the luck of the draw that our failure occurred in a parked condition. i was raised on a farm driving monstrous old trucks with no power steering. they were tough steering, but this small suv took an extreme amount of effort to turn. failure in traffic or hazardous conditions could be catastrophic. i do not believe my 82 year old mother could safely control the car, if the failure unexpectedly occurred in many of the driving conditions she experiences in her daily driving. lane changes, merging traffic, 90 degree turns, pulling out to pass, icy roads, and hydroplane conditions could all quickly become life threatening with this particular failure. *tr

My child's carseat was purchased in 2012. the seat belt pieces do not stay tightened. they are tightened every time our daughter is put in and are loose by the time we take her out after each trip. this happens without fail every time and has happened from the first time we used it. (related vehicle information: model year=july 2012, make=snugride, model=1809558) (related vehicle information: model year=2007, make=toyota, model=rav 4). *tr

Car began smoking from the exhaust. engine lights came on. pulled over. no oil. filled with oiled, waited awhile and was able to drive car home. later went to dealer and they suspect possible ring or valve failure and was advised to carry oil in the car and check oil level before and after driving to prevent engine seize. contacted dealer and toyota, but they claim since it is after the warranty and because we missed some of our scheduled oil changes they would not be responsible. however, i have read of others with the same problem even though they did all their scheduled oil changes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, she noticed a vibration under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

When turning the steering wheel there is an audible click accompanied by feedback through the steering column. this is caused by defective hardware used in the assembly of the steering column. these weakened components, when completely compromised, may lead to a catastrophic loss of the ability to steer the vehicle. when asked, the toyota dealership acknowledged this is a common problem but refused to repair it free of charge in the absence of a safety recall. *tr

A r e call now on the clock spring stop acting stupid's. *tr

Within approximately 2 years of the purchase of our new 2007 toyota rav4 we noticed a "clunking" sound and feel in the steering at slow speed. the problem was reported to the dealer, gettle toyota of bradenton, florida, and was repaired under warranty. they referred to the parts replaced as intermediate steering shaft/ steering shaft assy. (the service writer seemed to know exactly what the problem was). the same apparent problem appeared again in approximately june of 2013 and is worse now in january 2014. it has become quite annoying and now both my wife and i wonder if this will become a safety concern, i.e. leading to a steering failure. our original decision to buy the rav4 was primarily based on a very high safety rating after we were involved in a serious injury crash which destroyed our previous vehicle. we are becoming more and more disappointed with toyota quality in general as our rav4 approaches only 75,000 miles. i would request the recall of this vehicle for manufacturer-sponsored repairs to follow the already historical tsb of 2008 for this same problem in '06 and '07 rav4s. thank you for your attention. *tr

While inflating a customer's tires the valve stem broke. *tr

This car has started to burn oil excessively--around 1 quart for every 600 miles. it has had its oil changed every 5000 miles since it was brand new, along with all recommended service at the recommended intervals. *tr

This car has started to burn oil excessively--around 1 quart for every 600 miles. it has had its oil changed every 5000 miles since it was brand new, along with all recommended service at the recommended intervals at the dealer. has around 110,000 miles on it. *tr

My 2007 toyota rav 4 experienced some heavy knocking on friday nov. 29th. i took it into kost tire and muffler in clark summit, pa to have then take a quick look at it. they said the engine was full of oil at the time. i drove it approximately 8.5 miles after leaving kost before deciding to have it towed to the toyota dealership in scranton on sunday. on monday morning toyota said the car arrived with no oil. how could this be? there was no oil in the kost parking lot, in my driveway or on the tow truck bed ( can be verified by all sources). if the car were to have spilt a full engine of oil there would have been some kind of evidence(burning smell, sight of lost oil, car smoking -but there was nothing). toyota has denied the warranty claim due to what they say is lack of engine lubrication. this is absolutely bogus. after reading some online blog i have seen a number of other customers who own 2007 rav4's who have had the same exact problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number 13v383000 (suspension) but was informed by the dealer and the manufacturer that the part was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was unavailable.

This model toyota has a record of stuck oil rings causing excessive oil consumption which leads to failure of engine and catalytic converter. see new york times oct 14,2011 and the hundreds of on line complaints about using one quart of oil every 1 k miles. in november of last year my technician did a complete check with oil change, in jan this year the oil was down one quart and in feb. i did another oil change with only two quarts of oil left in the pan when it takes 4-1/2 quarts. i took my rav 4 to the dealer(4-23-2013) i bought it from and without looking at it i was told the oil rings get stuck and i need an engine repair for $3,000 plus tax. i had them check it out and i got a written document with the repair that is needed documented. this "needs" to be a recall item. if a car doing 70mph has an engine failure due to loss of oil then the person will loose steering and brake control leading to a serious accident and most likely death. toyota did two recalls on my car in april, door switch needed a drop of oil and rear suspension needed to be re-torqued. made a big deal out of what cost pennies to fix. now a $3,000 engine repair and we need to go to small claims court or class action suit or plead to you to help us get this a recall item. *tr

Oil light flashed on then went off. stopped at a gas station to check oil, there was none in the tank and i had had an oil change less than 1,500 miles prior to this incident. i added 3 quarts of oil to my engine and not 3 weeks later, had to add 2 more quarts because it was empty again! upon further research as to why this keeps happening, i found that this is a common problem with rav4's model years 2006-2008, and that toyota is aware of the problem. however, even though they know this is a problem, they are stating that the oil consumption is within toyota's acceptable limits! how can that be? a car should not go through 3 quarts of oil in 3 weeks! also, toyota is stating that the only fix for this is to either replace the engine or do a complete engine rebuild to the tune of $5,000-$7,000!! for a car that has less than 80,000 miles on it! if they are aware of the issue, why do they continue to let it be ok? this is a major safety concern that should not be happening to vehicles this young. luckily it hasn't been for me yet, but for others it has, and toyota should do their part to fix a defect in their engine design. *tr

Current mileage on car is 114,000. since car turned 94,000 has had internal oil leak and need to add 2.5 q of oil approx every 1,500-2,000 miles. my mechanic just found out that in 2011, toyota put out a service bulletin about excessive oil consumption on this car make and model year, and other toyotas due to a faulty piston assembly. they only cover this repair up until 60,000 miles. this is an engine defect and mileage should have nothing to do with it. cost to repair is $5,500 according to my toyota dealer. this should be a recall. paying over $5,000 for a vehicle repair because of toyota's faulty engine should be illegal. please make toyota pay for this!! this is happening to thousands of people. i spoke with a supervisor at toyota customer service and he said there was nothing he could do for me (except offer me a slight incentive toward buying a new car - i will never buy a toyota again!) *tr

My wife noticed oil lite came on and went off in a split second . after that the car shut off car was checked no oil . motor blew up . called toyota and refused to do anything . had to put a jasper engine in. cost out of pocket $4990.00 and $1000.00 to install new engine . i believe with all the other reveiws with the same problem and poor engine design toyota needs to pay for the engine that customers had to pay out of pocket . i have my paper work for proof and mechanic also . if any info on this please email me asap [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

There is a loud clunking noise accompanied by a tug at the steering wheel when making turns either left or right. most notable at slower speeds. this noise started this summer at around 32000 miles and is becoming progressively worse. i am concerned about the safety of the steering. car currently has 36000 miles. from reading comments on line this appears to be a very common problem with the 2007 rav 4. is toyota going to recall for this problem? they most certainly should! *tr

This model toyota has a record of stuck oil rings causing excessive oil consumption which leads to failure of engine and catalytic converter. see new york times oct 14,2011 and the hundreds of on line complaints about using one quart of oil every 1 k miles. in april of this year my dealer did a complete check with oil change, in june the oil was down one quart and in september i did another oil change with only two quarts of oil left in the pan when it takes 4-1/2 quarts. i took my rav 4 to the dealer(11-23-2013) i bought it from and without looking at it i was told the oil rings get stuck and i need an engine repair for $2,660 plus tax and most likely a new catalytic converter for $2,500. i had them check it out and i got a written document with the repair that is needed documented. this "needs" to be a recall item. if a car doing 70mph has an engine failure due to loss of oil then the person will loose steering and brake control leading to a serious accident and most likely death. toyota did two recalls on my car in april, door switch needed a drop of oil and rear suspension needed to be re-torqued. made a big deal out of what cost pennies to fix. now a $2,660 engine repair and we need to go to small claims court of class action suit or plead to you to help us get this a recall item.

My son was driving home from work when the car stopped performing properly. shaking and no acceleration. he had to reduce speed and wave people past him on a 2-lane road. i took the car to the mechanic, the next day with the same difficulty. drove with hazard lights on. my mechanic reported the car had less than 1 quart of oil, and the engine was blown. i felt that was not possible. never any oil in driveway. oil had been changed within last 4 months and 4000 miles. the car has less than 63000 miles and has been maintained. the check engine oil light never came on. it makes no sense. cost for new engine is $7,000. i did some research. google "toyota oil consumption issue". numerous reports of the exact same issue. toyota even has a service bulletin t-sb-0094-11 that describes this very issue for this very make and vin. only it isn't a recall, and unless you are a dealer service center you do not receive the bulletin. so unfortunately, the way toyota is handling this, you learn about this issue only after the car gives out. this is outrageous. my 18 year old daughter used this vehicle to drive to school every day! with my 16 and 13 year old sons as passengers! it is plain luck that the car didn't give out while she was driving them all in rush hour morning traffic. this engine defect is all well documented. it seems like toyota is ducking and dodging responsibility for a defect they acknowledged in their very own service bulletin? how is this possible? *updated 12/17/13

I have noticed multiple occasions since 01/20/13 that my rav4 has been low on oil. i have had it checked, and have checked it myself, and have found it to be so low it doesn't even register on the dipstick, and only after driving less than 1000 miles. each time this has happened i have had to add anywhere from 1-3 quarts of oil to get it to where it should be on the dipstick. there are no leaks under the vehicle, and there's no noticeable smoke coming from the exhaust. i have been advised by my mechanic that this is an ongoing problem with multiple years of rav4 vehicles. i am scared to continue driving, with having to constantly check the oil, but i have no choice as i don't have a second vehicle. i feel toyota has left me holding the bag for a defect they won't admit is their faulty equipment/engineering. *tr

I have a 2007 toyota rav4 i bought it on 06/21/11 used with 51,251 miles in excellent shape in a holler dealer i purchased an extra insurance from toyota dealer which promised free oil change, about 4 months ago i did a regular check i checked the oil to my surprise there was no oil i put 2 and a half quarts of oil in the vehicle i find it weird or rare this situation but i did nothing at the time so on 11/26/13 i checked it again no oil and what's amazing is the light never came on like the first time. i started researching the oil consumption to my shock i find that the toyota rav4 2006-2008 have a problem that was traced to the piston assembly and rings. i also found out a lot of complaints about the same situation with other owners with a toyota rav4 i believe this should be a problem toyota should be responsible for and fix this issue i also ask for someone to investigate the toyota dealer the type of oil they use to replace the oil since once i smelled the oil from the dipstick it smelled not normal like it should in conclusion i ask this issue to be handled with immediately. *tr

There is a loud "thud" sound coming from my steering column when making turns (left or right). the sound has been noticeable for about a year, but has become far worse very quickly since september 2013. i can tell the steering wheel is hitting something inside the steering column (the sound plus a tug at the wheel when i turn the car). i am concerned this is a safety issue, and want to be sure there is nothing mechanically wrong with the steering column. *tr

Car is consuming oil, consumes most engine oil in a 1,000 miles. oil check reveals no oil without any warning oil light. the engine could fail while driving without notice. this is a known problem with 2007 toyota rav 4s. there should be a recall. brought it to the dealer and they did not disclose this known problem. *tr

Muffler rusted. *tr

Rear sway bar links rusted off on both sides. *tr

This vehicle has not been in an accident. this is not what i am announcing at the moment, but merely to outline the problem of the oil burning on the rav 4. this problem is costing me additional monies that was not catered for that purpose. i am purchasing more than the usual amount of engine oil at the store than i would buy. i simply need toyota to address the issue/problem and fix it. my vehicle is relatively new and there is no reason that i should need a new engine, not for a seven year old vehicle. i would appreciate if the authorities can ameliorate this situation for all toyota owners that are faced with this problem, and fix the engine burning oil problem...updated 11-06-13 *bf

My rav4 has been consuming lots of engine oil lately and i have to get the oil refilled for couple of months this year before its service is due. on 10/18/13, the check engine oil warning light again started so i took it to get the oil refilled and the service guy told me to bring it back after a week so we can check the oil level again. so it took it back on 10/26/13 and was surprised to find that my rav4 had burned i quart oil in just 8 days. i don't know what to do. i read similar reviews in edmunds website regarding this engine oil issue with rav4 models. is there any solution? my warranty has expired and i am the only owner of this vehicle. *tr

While driving car on highway, i heard a low noise from the passenger side rear of the car that sounded like something in the right rear suspension broke. since this time, the car sounds like something is loose and makes a knocking sound from the passenger side rear of the vehicle when driving between 10 mph and 30 mph when you go over small bumps. it sounds like a broken spring or shock absorber or some other component of the rear suspension system is loose or broken. i am concerned about driving the vehicle, or letting other family members drive the vehicle, especially at high way speeds. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated when turning the steering wheel in either direction, there was an abnormal clucking noise without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the intermediate shaft was faulty and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 47,851.

I started experiencing a clunking noise whenever i turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right at low speeds. it has progressively gotten worse. right now, it's really bad. i took it in to the toyota dealership at 62k miles and they said i need to replace the intermediate shaft at a cost of $6,400 out of owner's pocket. they said it had been out of warranty for a few months before i took it in hence, cost to owner. i reported it to toyota head quarters and they offered to reimburse $1k after i send them receipt of repairs, since they said my warranty expired not long before. i thought it was a kind gesture but i didn't have $5,400 to spend on those repairs, so i didn't take them up on that offer. i asked about their knowledge of this being a common problem with the stated model, and they said i may have seen this reported frequently in forums online, but until enough people report the problem to toyota's head quarters they won't have grounds to issue a recall. the problem persists and continues to get louder an is now accompanied by vibrations in the steering wheel. i hope toyota sees the need to issue a recall soon. *tr

Air bag light went on and after srs diagnosis test found clock spring bad. estimated repair $522.50. *tr

I have had the first recall done for the lower suspension arm recall c0j and received an interim notification for a revised recall csj saying it is not yet available in my area. this past weekend i had work done on my vehicle and was told the pin in my lower suspension arm is broke and i should have it fixed asap. i called my toyota dealer who told me the recall is not being done in my area as of yet. i called toyota corporate who informed me the recall is not being done in my area and to have it inspected at the dealer and they may or may not be able to do the recall and fix the problem. i feel unsafe driving this vehicle and feel that toyota is not working fast enough to remedy. i have been very unhappy with the number of recalls that have occurred with this vehicle and very unhappy with the amount of time off of work this has caused me. *tr

Clunk noise from l\r steering and excess play in steering diagnosed again..and (cost me $59..at dealer).. as problem with steering shaft\intermediate steering shaft ..was quoted $428 to correct..the same problem occurred in 2009 @ 27,477 miles at which dealer replaced steering shaft and intermediate shaft @ nocharge as was under warranty..under tsb 0318-08 and tsb327.. using part nos..45221 & 45260.. i believe toyota has another problem with replacing defective parts with defective parts( or bad tsbs) ..never had this kinda problem with any other toyota or vehicle..this should be under a recall as i refused to pay again for a same issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would exhibit a loud abnormal noise when attempting a hard turn. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the intermediate drive shaft was replaced. the failure recurred three years later. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but the failure could not be replicated. the failure continued for two years. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. kmj

9/30/2013 i backed out my car out of a parking spot, after putting it in drive and started driving when suddenly the car leaped forward, too fast for the intended speed and then came to a grinding halt, i could not put it in reverse and i shut it off. i restarted the car because of its location i could not stay. i was able to drive it a block to one of my clients. after an hour i started the car and attempted to drive away, car did not want to shift gears when picking up speed and i felt the care was unsafe as well as unable to drive on a freeway. aaa was called and towed to toyota.10/1/2013 the cause for surge and no reverse was suspected to be caused by low fluid level in transmission. the beaverton toyota service rep ([xxx]) told me that low levels of fluid would cause the car to eventually stop and unable to shift. one quart of transmission fluid was added, no leaks were detected and my car was taken on a road test and return car was recommended by tas, whatever that means. i felt that the car did drive different, the sound of the gear shifting and the way the car reacted was different, however if the professionals from beaverton toyota did a test drive they would have noticed too, it?s their job. on10/6/2013 late afternoon, my car came to a grinding halt right in the driving lane i was traveling at a speed of approximately 20 to 30 mph. it felt i hit a wall how the car stopped abruptly and sound of lots of grinding metal. i called aaa and had it towed back to toyota again.10/9/2013 received notice that transmission is out, i was told that the transmission was totally shredded. if this last sudden stop had happened on the freeway or crossing a busy intersection, myself and others could have been seriously hurt. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that when turning the steering wheel in either direction, there was a popping noise coming from the intermediate shaft of the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the intermediate shaft was faulty and needed to be replaced. the dealer replaced the intermediate shaft. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the current and failure mileage was 71,633.

Rear sway bar linkage broke. very corroded. $240 fix. *tr

Hit a car in front of me and wreck the front right corner of the rav4 and no air bags went off. and my ins company total the rav4 and don't know what happen to the other car. *tr

Knock and sudden shift of steering wheel. noise appeared to come from front of vehicle and along the steering column or suspension system. has grown worse with use, but vehicle only has 30,250 miles. we would like to know if it's safe to drive; danger of loss of steering. we do not feel safe, especially at highway speeds. *js

Obvious clunking noise in steering, especially in turns. i found out through routine maint. at a toyota dealer that there is a problem with steering linkage. i went out online and see they have a service bulletin on how to fix this, but also i read numerous other owners have the same problem. i feel this is a safety issue and should be addressed as a recall. owners should not be saddled with the costs, when it is a definite design flaw. please address, thank you. *js

No accident has happened yet, but concerned about popping noise in steering column may become an issue at some point. toyota says vehicle is safe but continuous popping sound in steering column has us concerned. the problem first occurred in 2009 and toyota replaced parts in steering column to fix it. a technical service bulletin was out addressing this problem, in 2011 problem has returned, well the warranty is out and to fix problem is a large out of pocket cost.

While driving, noticed that srs airbag light on dash illuminated, which indicates that the vehicles driver airbag is inoperative. took into toyota dealer, and was told it had a bad spiral cable/clock spring, and airbag module actuator. was quoted repair price of $ 1297.00. when i called them back asking for the 2 error codes read in diagnostics, a different service adviser informed it was only 1 code, b1801, which is for spiral cable, and not airbag actuator too. this should be a safety recall issue, and repaired by toyota, since my driver's airbag is inoperative. *tr

My steering mechanism has been making a clunking noise when turning in either direction, and gradually, over a period of 2 years, it has gotten louder. at last service, i inquired about the noise and was told, it was nothing to be concerned about... normal wear-n-tear. could it be investigated to see if it should be an issue to be dealt with thru a recall. i have read a large number of complaints. *tr

Turning from one street onto another at <5mph a pop occurred in the rear of vehicle and immediately i felt a drag and stopped. on the street, exiting vehicle i observed rear driver's wheel tilted significantly from the vertical. had vehicle removed to my garage where rear suspension support was replaced. now jumping hoops to get reimbursement from toyota. i never received any notice of recall only to find after local repair that toyota was planning a recall and then receiving today (sept. 7, 2013) from nhtsa the official recall notice (nhtsa campaign id number : 13v383) the issuance finally of such a recall. given that toyota, over a year ago ("toyota is going to recall some 778,000 vehicles sold in the united states because of a rear-suspension failure. but not just yet. first, it has to figure out how to fix the problem." -by laurent belsie, business editor / august 2, 2012 , christian science monitor) knew of the problem it is unconscionable that such a delay occurred. had this malfunction occurred on a major, high-speed highway, more likely than not i would not be composing this message today.

At 44,000 miles my 2007 toyota rav4 developed a clunking sound in the steering system when turning. as time went on the frequency and severity of the situation only got worse. i found a tsb which appeared to deal with the identical symptoms that i was experiencing, t-sb-0318-08. i also discovered since my vehicle was out of warranty that i would have to pay for repairs myself. my vehicle, identified by vin, was manufactured at the tahara plant and was affected by the tsb. in my research i also discovered that there was a previous tsb and a different part that was being used to replace the defective one. this is clearly a serious safety issue that toyota must confront and address with a safety recall notice. obviously the part installed originally was defective. toyota subsequently a replacement part that in due course was also deemed to be defective so they developed a third part. the part in question is the intermediate steering shaft. as a responsible grandparent there is no way in the world that i was going to let this serious problem contribute to an accident possibly injuring my grandchild. the quote from the local toyota dealership was $1100 to do the repair and alignment (which the tsb says is unnecessary if the repair was done correctly). i had a certified toyota mechanic complete the repair for under $700. now i am waiting for toyota to do the right thing and identify this very serious issue as a safety recall so that all of the thousands of responsible rav4 owners who experience this problem can have it corrected. *tr

I hear a clunk. pop or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. according to toyota service bulletin t-sb-0318-08, a new intermediate shaft has been developed to address this condition, that is to remove and replace both steering and intermediate shafts (no. 1 and no. 2.). the tsb expressly states that the repair is covered only under the 3 year/ 36k milestoyota comprehensive warranty. many owners of the rav of this era have experienced this problem, and it often occurs when the vehicle is out of warranty. many owners have had to pay several hundred dollars to have it fixed. also, many owners have reported the sound getting worse over time if not fixed. ( this information is frequently stated in forums and blogs about this era rav 4). i believe this is a safety issue that will, at some point, result in negative steering effects, if not loss of steering. as such, toyota should be forced to initiate a recall campaign to fix this tsb problem under extended warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the spiral cable was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 97,500.

With the engine on, while stopped at traffic congestion or red light, pedal brakes goes almost to the floor. it is at the mechanic for a week now, trying to repair it. brake pump was replaced, still the same problem. *tr

2007 toyota rav 4. consumer writes in regards to vehicle curtain shield air bag sensor recall notice. *smd the consumer received a recall notice. however, according to her local dealer, they were unaware of any recall, and therefore, they charged her for the inspection. according to the invoice, the spiral cable needed to be replaced.

I have just experienced sudden acceleration while pulling into a parking spot. i slammed on the brake and it didn't want to stop. i ended up bumping the car in front of me as i continued to brake. the engine was still surging and wouldn't go into reverse. i called mountain states toyota here in denver and explained the problems to the service manager. he told me that he had never heard of such a thing. there are numerous complaints with the same issue on the internet. the service manager, of course, is telling me that if they cannot reproduce it and it is not showing error codes(which it isn't) there isn't anything they can do. i told him i wanted the acceleration system thoroughly inspected...which he wants to charge me for unless they do find an issue. by what i have seen on the internet, it is useless to take it in as toyota is ignoring the issue, thinking they fixed it with the floor mats. i had the floor mats replaced on that recall well before this issue came up. i have also had many experiences with the engine surging and hesitating with the tach showing the surge. it is intermittent and cannot be reproduced, but it is getting worse over time. i now believe that this is related to the acceleration issue i described above. i am afraid to drive it now as it could happen on a busy street and really hurt someone and me. *tr

I brought the vehicle to an authorized toyota dealer because of annoying rattle noise coming from the front end when turning left and right, and when stepping on brake. the dealer diagnosed that the defective steering rack made noise and it should be replaced (estimated cost of $1,984 including part and labor costs), otherwise the vehicle could break down. i was also told by the dealer that this toyota was aware of this issue (occurring in particular to those rav4 2006-2008 produced in shokki, japan) and toyota offered the replacement of the steering rack if a vehicle is under the 3 year warranty period. toyota has documented this issue--refer to t-sb-0308-08, october 8, 2008. apparently my rav4 is over 6 years old (but only ran 31,400 miles) and not covered by the warranty. i talked to toyota national customer service about the issue and toyota declined to repair the part at their cost. i demand that nhtsa/dot take an action to investigate this particular issue so as to prevent rav4 drivers from facing fatal accidents on the road. *tr

My 8 month old baby was auto- locked in the car on an 80 degree sunny day! i double clicked the unlock button on my car's key fob on approach, opened the rear passenger side door and put my child in the car seat and put my purse (keys on top) in the floor with the diaper bag. entire car still unlocked, i closed the rear passenger door and walked around to the driver's side to get in. the car beeped aloud before i could grab the door handle to get in, locking all doors of the vehicle. luckily there was a mechanic on the same street i was on, but it still took 15 minutes start to finish to finally get my child out. upon reading the owner's manual, it stated that there is a 30 second timer for the autolock feature that automatically locks the entire vehicle if a door is not opened in that time after being unlocked. i had, however, opened the rear door to place the child in his seat. there is no way this could have been an error on my part as i was not only outside the vehicle when it locked itself, but there are no lock/unlock buttons in the car except on the driver's side which i had yet to enter. so i could not have even hit one by accident. *tr

Contacted toyota about low engine oil and they said that the engine needed to be replaced. the service rep called it internal engine failure and seemed very familiar with the problem. they said that it was not part of a recall. i expected alot more than 100000 miles out of this car before a major repair like this. *tr

Driving down a freeway when a loud clunking sound came from the engine, had to pull over and had the car towed. and as it ends up the rav4, which had every single service on time and without problems, had somehow burned up all it's engine oil and caused thousands of dollars of damage to my engine. the service department at the toyota dealer refuse to explain how this could happen to a perfectly healthy car and refuse to acknowledge this exact problem in hundreds of other 2007 rav4's. in addition, they fail to take responsibility for this obvious fault of theirs and continue to put their "valued" customers in danger as this could have resulted in a serious accident. i am being told that the engine was left with only 1/2 quart of oil from the previous service which was 4 mos prior to this which caused the engine to be destroyed. i have no idea, and am being kept in the dark, about why the engine lost oil. *tr

The rack and pinion steering makes a loud clonking sound when turning vehicle to the left or right. defective part in all 06-08 rav4's. *tr

Upon starting the vehicle i noticed that on the instrument panel the airbag light was illuminated. this indicated that there was a problem with the safety system which allows the airbag to inflate during a frontal or side impact crash. i scheduled an appointment with the local toyota dealership for further investigation. on the day of the appointment i was informed that there was a malfunction in the spiral clock cable which resides under the steering wheel and is an intricate part of the safety, driver side and other airbags within the vehicle. if this part was not replaced then i could be fatally hurt or killed if the airbag would not deploy. i was also informed that toyota had done a recall on this exact part but only on the toyota tacoma, this effected over 700,000 vehicles recalled for this same problem. i contacted toyota immediately after having the repairs done to my vehicle. i received a message back from them stating that they would reimburse me for the part plus the tax but not for the labor charges, they claim that the labor charges would not be reimbursed due to the number of miles on my vehicle, but if they had included the rav4s in the recall the labor charges would have been included. i have had more than 4 recalls on my vehicle done in just the past couple of months. although i am grateful that i am receiving the reimbursement for the part and tax i think that the labor should be included, due to the fact that the part was a major recall on other models. *tr

My vehicle's airbag sensor light went on. right about the same time, there was a recall from toyota stating that there could be an issue with airbag sensor light turning on. when i checked with toyota dealer, they said the recall was for something else related to airbag sensor and there is another issue with car's clock spring and it has to be replaced. also, i was warned that airbags won't work in case of an accident. how could an internal part stop working all of a sudden which does not have any user interaction. and if it happened so due a manufacturing defect, toyota should be prompt to offer a recall for such a safety intensive part. *tr

This car is burning (not leaking) oil. i got my oil changed (at 3000 mile interval) today and the mechanic says there was almost no oil left in the engine. my last oil change was 3 months ago and i noticed the same problem then. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph the fwd, engine and stability control warning indicators illuminated continuously. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and the oxygen sensor was replaced. on a separate occasion while driving in reverse the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and the rpms increased. the gear lever was shifted into park and the engine was turned off. the vehicle was previously repaired under a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v113000 (vehicle speed control). the problem existed before the recall and persisted after the recall remedy repair was performed. the vehicle was repaired five times due to the unintended acceleration. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable.

On july 25th i brought my car to the mechanic because the air bag light was on since last friday. the mechanic told me there was a code on the air bag light was b1801. this is a common problem amongst rav4's. i think this should be a recall on this because it is so common amongst rav4s. i know it will cost me approximately $600 to fix this. please inform me if there looks like there will be a recall on this. my email is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

As i was driving home, the check engine, the trac and vsc lights all came on at the same time. i also heard a hissing noise when i pressed down on the brakes. i went to a mechanic to see what the problem might be, but it was late in the day and everyone was closing. he told me it sounded like a vacuum leak in the brake booster and to bring it back first thing monday (he seemed to think it'd be okay to drive over the weekend). on the drive home the brake light came on and there were a few times where i was afraid i wouldn't be able to stop the car at all. it was quite scary! i was pressing the brake pedal as hard as i could and then it finally grabbed, the car jerked, and the seat belts tightened up around me. i worked today (saturday) and the same thing happened to and from work, only now i am using the emergency brake to slow the car and i put it in park at stop lights. my next trip will be straight to a mechanic! it seems it is not common for brake boosters to fail and i am learning that other toyota rav4 owners have had the same problem, several ending in accidents. this should definitely be addressed by toyota, as it is a huge safely issue, and possibly be cause for a recall. *tr

Excessive oil consumption. i have observed excessive oil consumption between oil changes the oil lamp glows showing there is more than normal oil consumption. toyota dealers have run tests but have failed to identify problem or suggest a solution. *tr

The srs airbag light came on. overseas toyota dealer technician troubleshoot and identified a bad spiral cable assembly. since i am stationed overseas i have to order parts online and wait for arrival. contacted toyota and received e-mail stating the recent recall for airbags did not apply to my vin. of course they also told me they do not recommend shipping u.s. made toyotas to overseas locations because toyota dealers overseas cannot submit warranty work for u.s. made toyotas. i guess they are in essence stating they do not support the military and dod civilians who get transferred overseas because they will not help to repair their car, even if it is under warranty. though my car only has 35k and the warranty expired, i wanted to see if the recall affected my vehicle, especially while researching online i saw many rav4s with the same problem. did not get an answer from toyota whether the vehicle was safe to drive in this condition. *tr

Oil light came on. i stopped and checked the oil, and it was bone dry. it was down 3 quarts of oil. the car burns approximately a quart of oil per 1000 miles. *tr

The car sputters as though it will stall or break down. this occurs during acceleration. it is especially noticeable when driving up a hill, but it occurs randomly. *tr

There is a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. i can also feel something moving in sync with the knocking whenever it occurs. it feels as though some car parts are making contact and the knocking noise is the result of the impact. *tr

The steering is loose and there is a pulling and/or popping feeling when turning. *tr

Engine burns up a quart of oil about every 1,000 miles. the engine oil warning light doesn't come on until car has almost burned up every bit of oil. toyota won't fix it because it is out of warranty and there is no recall. *tr

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. *tr

This vehicle is using almost 2 quarts of oil every 5000 miles. i have checked on the internet, and there is a rash of complaints on this toyota rav4 - 4 cylinder engine. it seems that most of them are using oil. toyota should be doing something about this. *tr

Spiral cable failure in steering column causing airbag malfunction indicator light. (code b1801 - open in d squib circuit) toyota is charging to repair when clearly they are having problems in many rav4's with this issue. this should be a safety recall. $500+ for repair. *tr

Excessive oil use uses 1 qt every 1500 miles toyota is aware the problem - has released a technical service bulletin - but no warranty coverage i even ran a oil consumtion test with the toyota dealer to prove it - but dealer claims this is exceptable. *tr

My 2007 rav4 has 95,000 miles. my oil light has been going on and off when stopping. i took it to my mechanic 1200 miles before the indicated oil change and it was low on oil. he replaced the pcv valve. i am not hopeful after reading all of the comments on line. *tr

My 2007 toyota rav4 was being driven by my wife and she noticed indicator lights suddenly coming on the dashboard and the vehicle sputtering and starting to stall. prior to the vehicle stalling, she noticed the power steering inoperable and she was having difficulty steering to bring the vehicle to the shoulder lane and to a stop. she called me and i called for emergency roadside assistance. the vehicle was restarted. at this time, as the engine ran, the power steering was still inoperable and the vehicle was undrivable. it was then towed home. my mechanic checked and found the battery to be undercharged due to a defective alternator not properly charging the battery. the battery and the alternator was replaced and the power steering and all other functions resumed back to normal. my safety concern is that the power steering unit should not have stopped functioning as long as the engine was in operation. if the braking system continued to operate normally as the engine ran, the power steering unit should also continue to operate so that the driver can stay in complete control of the vehicle. if my wife was traveling at a higher rate of speed and on a busy interstate freeway, the outcome could have been disastrous. please look into getting toyota to recall and correcting this safety issue on mine and other 2007 rav4s. thank you for your assistance. a reply would be greatly appreciated. *tr

While driving on the interstate at approximately 70 mph, the airbag lamp illuminated on the console. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership who determined that the cause of the airbag lamp was a defective clock spring in the steering column. we were informed that the driver's side airbag would fail to deploy in a collision. toyota quoted ~$600 to replace the clock spring. this is a critical safety issue caused by a defect in materials / workmanship and should be recalled. internet research discovered several complaints identical to this issue. toyota has recalled the tundra for this issue. *tr

Airbag error light came on. passenger airbag remains off even with a passenger. passenger seatbelt light flashes even when passenger is fully belted. issue came on all of a sudden one day even though car has been rarely used in the last year. issue apparently very common according to other owners online. *tr

We were driving 55mph on highway 168 in north carolina north towards virginia coming home from vacation in the outer banks, nc. we were driving in left lane passing a jeep, pulling a small trailer, in the right lane when we heard a pop and the car started to swerve to the right. our car struck the jeep on the driver's side turning the jeep so it ended up in front of us. both vehicles finally came to a stop after i applied the brakes. after checking on the passengers (my wife, two children and our dog) in our car and jeep passengers, i went to move the car at the request of the police and the driver's side rear tire collapsed in at the top at about a 45 degree angle. thankfully nobody was hurt. after having the car put onto the flat bed tow truck by aaa, the aaa employee and i could see under the car and noticed the rear tie rod was completely separate in two pieces. received a preliminary recall from toyota back in october/november about the tie rod. took the car to our dealership, in november. they inspected it and said nothing was wrong so it didn't need to be replaced. the car is currently waiting to be fixed by my insurance company and i have filed a incident report with toyota, who will be looking at the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that when turning the steering wheel, there was an abnormal noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that something had become loose inside the steering column and that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. the failure was not reported to the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 18,000. the current mileage was 18,400.

The engine is burning oil and i am burning at a rate of about 1 quart every 2000 miles. i have had to add oil due to low oil 3 times. no leaks, all due to engine burn. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer., who diagnosed that the spiral cable was defective. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 75,000.*tr

The steering shaft has a clunk noise and a clunk or shift can be felt in the steering wheel. internet research reveals that this is an ongoing problem in 2006 and subsequent rav4 autos. it was originally felt at about 40,000 miles and internet research reveals that this may even occur at less mileage. internet research reveals that this is an ongoing common problem in rav4s that has not been corrected by toyota. if this is a problem, why has toyota not been required to fix the problem for free and why are they permitted to continue to sell cars with the problem?? my dealer accepted responsibility for 50% of the charge. total bill for my 50% was $173.72 i read on internet that as much as $800 was charged for the repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the engine oil required to be continuously dispensed into the oil reservoir. the failure also recurred after an oil change. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who performed an oil consumption test. the technician advised that the piston assembly would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact received three recall notices in the mail several months ago and stated the dealer did not have the parts for the repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not available. the contact had not experienced a failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the wheel began to squeak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000. *tr

I took my rav4 to the dealer because the air bag light came on and i was told that the car need a new spiral cable and warranty does not cover that part that i must to pay around 500 dollars to get it fix. now my question is if it's a malfunction why do i have to pay to get it fixed. *tr

I brought the rav 4 in for a recall notice. the dealer told me they discovered this issue by turning the wheel. we had not noticed the issue previous to this. they stated the intermediate shaft needed replacement and that the cost was > $500. i declined the service. this vehicle has been taken care of since new. after doing some research, it appears that this issue has occurred to thousands of rav 4 drivers. it is unacceptable that toyota is not recognizing and fixing this issue. please help. thanks. *tr

Vehicle parked started turned steering wheel exit from garage loud noise at full lock left and right. contacted dealer . informed problem in middle section steering shaft inherent to v6 repair cost 325 dealer said inability steer not a safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v245000 (air bag) but the repair did not correct the failure. the air bag light illuminated due to a failure with the air bag spiral cable. the dealer advised that the air bag warning light illumination was not caused by recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 70,652.

At approx. 25000 miles,i started hearing a thumping noise while making right turns, i don't drive it that often, so i didn't think much about it, until it started happening more and more, i then had 31,000, i looked up the problem on the internet and seen it was the intermediate shaft and that it was a common problem with this make and year of the rav4, i took it to a toyota dealership and they said i needed the steering gear and lower intermediate shaft replaced , it would cost $2259.00 plus tax for parts and labor. i refused the repair at that time, the vehicle was no longer under warranty .i called toyota customer service and they agreed to pay for only the part, because of the low mileage. i took it back to the dealership, they repaired that and while there they also said my water pump needed to be replaced, it was covered under a warranty they gave when i bought the rav4, this is another part the 2007 rav4 has had numerous complaints about. i paid over $1,000.00 out of pocket for a vehicle with only 31,367, for parts that toyota knows are faulty, i am the only owner. i believe there should be a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the engine oil warning light illuminated briefly. the contact inspected the engine and found that the engine oil had been consumed prematurely. the dealer inspected the vehicle and was unable to locate a leak in the engine area. the dealer was also going to perform an oil consumption test. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 86,069.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the steering wheel failed without warning and the contact crashed into a guard rail. there were no injuries and the contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, where it was stated that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 22,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service under nhtsa campaign id number:11v245000 (air bags), but the contact was told by the dealer that the air bags still would not work unless the spiral cable assembly in the steering wheel was replaced, at the contact's expense. the dealer was contacted and advised that the issue should have been included in the recall. the contact had not experienced a failure. the current mileage was 83,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that came from the front driver and passenger side wheels whenever the contact moved the steering wheel or when the vehicle was not in motion. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,200. the current mileage was 48,684. updated 10/24/13*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, she heard an abnormal sound from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the intermediate steering shaft would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000. *tr

There is a popping noise in the steering while making turns. the toyota service dealer identified it as the "intermediate steering shaft, a recurring problem with the 07-08 rav." he said the cost to replace it would be $650.72. i asked him it was covered by toyota, and he said no. i asked if it was a safety hazard, and he said, "the steering could potentially fail while you're driving." i have five children and don't want my steering to fail while i'm driving. since this is a known problem on 07-08 rav's, i am requesting that it be turned into a national safety recall for toyota to fix. thank you for your time and consideration! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Upon taking ownership of this pre-owned vehicle i noticed a clunking sound coming from the drivers side front of the vehicle, particularly while turning. i took the vehicle to my local dealership who ran a diagnostic and informed me that this problem was due to issues in the steering intermediate shaft and that it needed to be replaced. they indicated the "splines" were starting to wear and that delay in repair could see worsening of sound and potential issues with steering. yet they also informed me there was no danger. while perhaps that was the case i felt that a steering failure was an immediate danger and had the vehicle repaired immediately. price was approx. $420 for labor and parts. after researching this a bit i find that toyota has recalled a similar part on some of it's other vehicles, such as the prius. it concerns me that this part is not recalled on the rav 4 or any other toyota vehicle with the same problem. *tr

Water pump failed at 46000 miles needing to be replaced along with the pulley assembly. *tr

Air bag warning light illuminated, i took the car to the dealer and was told that the spiral cable has failed and will need to be replaced. they also explained to me that this vehicle will not pass yearly mandated nh state vehicle inspection due to this condition as all of the airbags are inoperable. i have scheduled this to be repaired but the cost is estimated to be $440.00. until this condition can be repaired i have parked this vehicle as i do not want my family exposed to this potentially dangerous condition. toyota should stand behind this failure as i see from other resources that this is a fairly common failure for the rav-4. *tr

Failure # 1 one of the steel rims on my rav 4 developed a crack causing a sudden loss of pressure. i had the rim replaced with a new one. since then i have had to replace 2 additional rims with the same (broken weld) symptoms, one with a break over 21" long. toyota has failed to address this issue of unintended consequences. failure # 2 the air bag sensing light came on in my rav 4 so i had it checked out at my local dealer. i was told not to worry about it. i'm an emt and i have a tendency to worry about "life safety" issues. i took it to another dealer and was told that there might be unintended consequences and that i should have it fixed. it turned out the "spiral cable" in the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. it's important to know that an air bag works when it should and doesn't work when it should not. i wasn't aware that things as critical as these have a shelf life.

Unintended acceleration. my husband was driving our 2007 toyota rav 4 out of a tollbooth area and accelerating normally, when the car started rapidly accelerating on its own. he stepped hard on the brakes but could not get the car below 40 mph. he shifted into neutral and gradually the car slowed and he moved to the breakdown lane. he removed the keys from the ignition, and the vehicle finally stopped. the entire incident from start to finish happened over the course of about 3 miles of highway. he gave a full account of this to our local toyota dealer. they did not identify the cause of the problem, but acknowledged that it was not due to floor mats. the car's brakes--both pads and rotors--were destroyed during the incident. we were not comfortable driving it again. the dealership brought back the car back from us at kelly blue book value. *tr

We brought our vehicle in to service recall notice for side curtain airbags. when returning home after service the airbag light went on. the toyota dealer tested it and said it was the main clockspring. i subsequently had the clockspring replaced at my expense and it lasted a number of months before the airbag light started coming on frequently. i then had the vehicle tested by three different mechanics (two toyota dealers) and they all said that the only indication they get when they test the system is the old, previously fixed clockspring failure indicator and all said that they have no idea why the airbag light is coming on. this is a serious safety concern as we don't know if our airbag system is working or not and whether or not it could go off anytime. it also makes it impossible to sell the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the clock spring would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v245000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 45,000.

Both struts gave out while toyota rav4 parked at fred haas toyota country dealership in houston. service director indicates this is known toyota problem. executive offices of toyota usa confirms both struts can give out at same time for older vehicles. they say this is not a toyota issue because is outside warranty period. people could be seriously injured or killed if both give out at same time and vehicle is moving; no matter the age.

Hear a popping noise when turning steering wheel left or right. only hear it when turning at slower speeds. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the contact was able to stop the vehicle by turning off the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was not available. updated 5/9/13 *cn updated 05/24/2013 *js

I brought my rav4 for service last jan 31, 2013 at a toyota dealer here in hawaii. they told me that there is a sign of a leak on the water pump and charging me $602 just for parts. i declined for the repair. at home, i saw in the internet that this is a common problem for this vehicle. at a mileage of 55109, i don't think this should a problem. so maybe its a defective water pump. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway and turning to the right, there was a loud sound. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the intermediate steering shaft would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 1,900 and the current mileage was 21,400. updated 04/30/13*lj

I have had numerous sensor problems, replaced free of charge at this point. had to replace wheel bearing and wiring due to corrosion, free of charge now other side has same wheel bearing, corrosion problem and they want $1000.00. have also had a clunking in steering column (bad knuckle joint) that tech's have not found. hear that would cost at least $800.00. they also say water pump leaking and need replacement to prevent engine damage another approx. $1000.00. i've been online and these are all problems discussed by other rav4 owners. the tech told me there are not enough problems to incite a recall. mean while i've had nothing but problems since i bought this vehicle and it doesn't even have 60k. now they want 3k to fix current problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v245000 (air bags) however, after the repair the air bag warning light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the spiral cable would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

While getting recall work done on my 2007 toyota rav4, the dealership called to say that they detected a 'clunking' in my steering column that was caused by the steering shaft and it was a 'known issue' with the model but not big enough for a recall. *tr

Sudden clunk noise and jerking motion in steering wheel. *tr

The vehicle has problems with the steering column and it is causing issues with wheels when turning. i have read a bunch of others complaints. please have toyota recall this part and replace there is a clunking in my steering when i turn the car left or right at any speed. the steering feel as their is looseness causing non accurate turning and wobblesness. jan 14, 2013 - wesley chapel , fl - steering tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making a right or left turn, there was a loud strange noise coming from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 46,000. the vin was not available. bulletin out on this intermediate steering shaft. a new shaft is going to run $400.00 plus at least an hour of labor. this mean that it is going to cost each owner of this rav4 model at least $500.00. toyota has put a service bulletin out on this very problem. the bulletin # is tsb-0318-08 rev1. i am afraid that this will become a safety issue and i believe that there is some manufacturing defect or design problem at the basis of this problem. view details nov 14, 2010 - howell, nj - steering at approximately 50,000 miles we noticed a clunking noise in the power steering. it got progressively worse. at 69,457 miles we took it to the dealer. he informed us the steering shaft would have to be replaced at $456.00 with a wheel alignment. after asking about a possible steering defect i was told it was normal maintenance. without a repair i am afraid i might loose my steering. *tr

I've been hearing clicking noise when i turn the steering wheel to either sides. not always present but it is a safety concern for me. *tr

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

My airbag light was on. when i took my car in for the annual state inspection, i was informed that i would have to replace the spiral cable for airbag light that had shorted out. the assembly was replaced at a total cost of $442.01. this vehicle has had an earlier recall for an airbag sensor and i feel that this should be a safety recall issue as well and not the financial responsibility of the car owner. *tr

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. the consumer stated there were still problems with the suspension, after the dealer it was fixed. due to the ongoing suspension problems, it was affecting the steering shaft, rack and pinion and tie rod. updated 03/12/13

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact noticed the front driver and passenger side tires constantly lost air. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the tire pressure valve stems would have to be replaced due to corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 46,000. ...updated 04/25/13 *bf updated 05/16/2013 *js

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.

The toyota dealer states they do not have the parts and we need to check back. they have done this on other recalls for the same vehicle. *tr

There is a clunking in my steering when i turn the car left or right at any speed. the steering feel as their is looseness causing non accurate turning and wobblesness. *tr

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

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician informed the contact that the coil spring was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 96,000. updated 06/10/14*lj the consumer stated the dealership advised that there should be a recall for the failure as soon as 5/19/2014. the consumer did not receive a notice for recall. updated 06/17/2014 *js

Brake booster failure, replace by toyota dealer. *tr

We became aware of a recall for the vehicle for rust formation that could lead to separation of the rear suspension arms in august 2012. it's january 2013 and toyota tells us that they are still working on a "fix." they use a lot of salt to keep our local roads clear and, as you know, salt and unprotected steel are a recipe for failure for structural components. my point? it's been long enough to come up with a solution to the problem and even when toyota does, it will take months to effect repairs. we would appreciate your looking into to the matter. *tr

In my vehicle, the drivers side sun visor has loosened so that it will not stay up out of the way next to the roof of the car. it drifts down into my line of sight and hinders my vision. when i pull it down to use, it also will not stay up against the windshield. so it's nearly always in my way. and it can't be adjusted by me. it has to be repaired at the dealership. for a large cost. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making a right or left turn, there was a loud strange noise coming from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 46,000. updated 02/28/13 *bf updated 03/11/13.*jb

My car began to make a clunking noise at the steering wheel every time i would turn it in any direction at any speed. i was worried about the safety of the car so i called toyota and scheduled for my car to be inspected. i was told i had 3 recalls on my car. after all the repairs where made the dealership told me that the only concern they still had was the clunking noise in the steering wheel. they told me that i needed to replace the accessory shaft. i was also told that i would have to pay out of pocket. i had no choice but to decline the repair due to the cost. i decided to do research of my own and have found many other toyota rav 4 owners that have experienced the same issue with their vehicles. all have the same complaints and feel the same frustrations as i do. this problem should be looked at. this could possibly be a defect in their design at the expensive of the car owner. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the air bags deployed without any warning. the driver did not sustain any injuries. the vehicle was later taken to a dealer. the vehicle was pending a diagnosis. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 155,000. the vin was unavailable.

Steel wheels are badly corroded to the extent that i am concerned about their integrity. rusted steel is flaking off in strips. *tr

Steering has play and clunk at times causing car to swerve do mechanical defect and/or over correction of the driver do to sensation of loss of steering control. after reading user forms on this vehicle it is common to the vehicle and should be recalled by toyota to prevent fatal accidents. recall items should include middle shaft and rack and pinion. websites below tell people to complain to toyota but this should be mandated by the nhtsa http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/toyota/rav4/steering http://www.rav4world.com/forums/99-4-3-mechanical/82616-steering-intermediate-shaft-clunk-solution.html. *tr

Notice a popping sound in the steering column. found toyota bulletin t-sb-0318-08 which superseded tsb st001-08. the bulletins gave new parts and repair for the steering column. if toyota knows there is a design problem, the fix should be covered by toyota. the parts person says he knew the part number by heart since so many were being replaced. *tr

We were on a major highway going home from one part of the state to another when we thought we had a flat tire. suddenly we lost control of the car going from the slow lane, crossing the passing lane and ending in the snowy median. the rear lower suspension arm no. 1 totally failed. our home toyota dealer was suppose to inspect it on dec. 5 when we had our car in for an earlier recall. they had mentioned that we were going to get a notice in the mail and it would be taken care of that day. that did not happen since the repairing toyota dealer charged back the costs plus the towing costs to our home toyota dealer. we just got our recall notice today. *tr updated 02/26/13*l's

On jan 9, 2013 while braking in an attempt to stop for a stop sign, the accelerator pedal stuck causing the car to accelerate through the stop sign. as i continued to break while turning left, the car finally came under control. fortunately, there were no cars approaching the intersection in either direction nor were there any police present. the floor mat was properly hooked in place. the pedal had been adjusted on july 7, 2011 by anderson toyota of raleigh, nc in accordance with toyota's recall at that time.. the next day, jan 10, 2013 i left the car with anderson for repair. (case # tai30110070) on jan 17, 2013 i was informed that kevin pilotte a toyota technical rep cleared the car for return to me. no repairs were made to the car to my knowledge. i was informed by anderson's service mgr that the pedal assembly could have been replaced but that this was not authorized by the rep. i was also told that i would be contacted directly at some point by toyota. prior to the 2011 recall, i experienced one similar incidence with the pedal but did not report it because i received the recall procedure which i thought took care of the problem. since i have experienced this problem twice since 2007, obviously it is an intermittent problem but an extremely serious one that can cause injury or loss of life. i will appreciate whatever nhtsa can do to influence toyota to make an appropriate repair. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the spiral cable was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.

Console airbag sensor warning light came on while driving on a highway and stays on. coincidently this airbag warning light issue came about after having taken car into a toyota dealership around sept 2012 for a recall. the recall had something do with faulty roll-over sensor for the side curtain airbag systems. took the car to a toyota dealership. after dtc check, the cause turned out to be a shorted spiral cable assembly unit for the srs driver airbag. replacement job required two hours of labor by tech, costing $210, $307 part and "supplies and waste disposal" fee of $25.88. according to internet search, it is seems there have been cases of defective spiral cable unit for toyota rav 4 causing srs airbag system to go into "inactive" mode therefore leaving drivers/passengers without any protection and thereby creating life threatening scenario. therefore, there is clear and strong need for the nhtsa to contact toyota corporation to initiate a recall action targeting the spiral cable assembly unit (84306-22010). in recent past, "toyota is recalling 495,000 certain 2005 to early 2009 model year toyota tacoma vehicles sold in the u.s. no other vehicles are involved in this recall". *tr

2007 toyota rav 4. consumer writes in regards to problems with tire pressure . *smd the consumer stated the tires would loose air pressure every two to three weeks, and the tire pressure light would illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, where the consumer was informed the tire pressure sensor on all four wheels had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. the dealer informed the consumer it was a frequent occurrence, because there were so many in new england and due to the bad weather. the dealer stated it would cost $250 per tire to correct the problem. updated 01/15/13

Airbag light turned on after a recent recall that done by toyota dealership. this is critical safety issue on the rav4, which toyota is not willing fix as part of a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle erroneously veered off the road. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was determined that the threads on the tie rod had failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

The visor on the driver side continually drops into the vision of the driver. *tr

2007 toyota rav 4. consumer writes in regards to recall concerning the curtain shield airbag sensor. *tgw the consumer stated the notice stated there would be no charge to replace the sensor. however, he/she was charged $96.75 for the labor. the consumer was informed a replacement cable was needed because the spiral cable was too short and as a result, the indicator light would stay on showing there was a problem with the curtain shield air bag. the consumer opted not to have the cable installed due to the cost of the replacement. *jb

With no warning, the three lights came on: 4wd, vsc, engine. now the dealer tells me that coil #5 failed and needs to be replaced for a staggering $350 parts and labor. amazing, because the part costs only $40, what is there worth labor for $310? i researched this issue and it turns out that this is a very common issue with these toyota rav4 cars. i fixed it and two weeks later, coil #4 failed, this one for another $350! what is going on with this car. it is a big problem with coils failing.

There is a steering shaft defect in toyota rav4 2007 too. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while parked the contact noticed the tire pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the warning chime activated. the contact applied air to the tires but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated there was corrosion around the front and rear driver side tire pressure sensors which caused the air to escape. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 46,000. updated 12/14/12*lj updated 12/17/12

Around the 12th of october 2012 i started to notice a sound when turning the steering wheel to the left. within a few days i could hear it when turning left or right at slower speeds. i took my car to my mechanic for an oil change and mentioned it. he said that it seemed to be the steering intermediate shaft. i contacted a toyota dealer to enquire about cost of part and repair. i was told that the part was around $400 and that it would take approximately 1.6 hours to repair at $80/hour. i contacted toyota headquarters and was told that even though there was a service bulletin out on this same problem, that there was not a recall and the car is not under warranty now. if i had not asked my mechanic to check the problem i very likely would of had an accident when the splines finally gave out. i have the old shaft now as i had my mechanic order the part from a toyota dealer (the price was just over $100) and it took him 1.7 hours to do the repair, so it cost me about $200 total. toyota said that if there were a recall i might be able to get some of my money back. does someone have to die before they have a recall on this. it would be stupid of them to wait until there is a death!! i've had 2 recalls taken care of and there are 2 more that will need to be done soon. did someone die to get them to recall for those problems. there was a recall announced yesterday on this very same problem with the prius 2004-2009. i have a 2007 toyota rav4...this is a bigger problem than they have acknowledged. *tr

My airbag light came on and i took it in. they could not fix the problem even after the recall on the airbags were fixed. the light remain on. the attendant told me that the car would be alright and don't worry about the light. six months later i took it in again and they said it would be $447.00 to repair. they did not have the part and would have to order it. i took in again about seven to eight months later i ask them to check it again to make sure it was alright to travel in which i travel alot. the guy never told me that with this kind of problem the airbags will not deploy if i have an accident. i call toyota and told them i have been riding around with a dangerous car and no one there took the time to tell me it is a problem and my family was in danger. i feel i should not have to pay for something they told me it was safe to drive. please advise me of what to do next. i only deal with keith pierson toyota jacksonville florida. *tr

Noise in steering column - toyota service inspected same - suggested steering shaft needed to be replaced mileage on car 59200. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he would hear a loud clunking noise in the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the drive shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 59,000. updated 12/19/12 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated the steering intermediate shaft failed causing a loud clunking noise when making a right or left turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no recall and they would have to take the vehicle apart to find the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified which offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 25,000.

I did went to dealer now they found leakage on rare shock suspension. this is because of rare lower suspension recall. dealer saying it not part of recall. only my wife drives car and we did took care very well. i would like to request this issue should be part of toyota recall.. rare suspension not working properly need to replace by toyota and making noise.... *tr

Took my 07 rav 4 sport in to dealership for airbag sensor recall on 10-26-12. this was accomplished. the airbag icon had been staying on constantly since 10-21-12. still on after recall work was done. told by service dept. what by now is a familiar story. the problem would not be pursued without a diagnostic test at $87.50 which would be applied to the cost of parts and labor. how generous is that? also told spiral cable most likely the problem. so unless i am missing something it works out to hand dealership a blank check or take your chances airbag may or may not deploy as designed. now if the recalled sensor wasn't designed to fail and it will be covered even if warranty has expired what's so different about a faulty spiral cable failing after warranty has expired? i am going to take a wild guess here and suggest toyota has someone tasked to read these complaints to stay informed of toyota owner sentiment. so this is for you! how many incidents with or without injuries or worse have to happen before toyota does the right thing and corrects the airbag issues and quits hiding behind the expired warranty excuse? toyota did not become a key player in the auto industry by behaving like this.what has changed? next step take it viral using all available media! *tr

The driver side visor falls down and will not stay up. it keeps falling down obstructing my view. *tr

Soon after purchasing my 2007 rav4 sport i started hearing a clicking noise when i made turns in either direction. this clicking occurs while turning and does not depend on speed or degree of turn. i've read several complaints from other rav4 owners and believe toyota should initiate a recall. *tr

Dealer informed me yesterday that intermediate steering shaft needs to be replaced for the third time since manufacture.shaft was replaced a couple of years ago at a cost of $880, of which i had to pay $500 as vehicle was out of warranty. dealer downplayed whether this is a safety issue but insisted that i should pay $715 to replace the shaft which is making knocking noises when driven. this has to be a design and/or manufacturing defect and i've heard that other models in the line have also suffered similar steering issues. can only hope it doesn't lead to steering failure. *tr

There is a known issue with the steering shaft causing complete failure in steering. toyota is well aware of the issue but has not recalled the defective parts... http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2007/toyota/rav4/steering/problem.aspx. i would like to see this very serious issue addressed by toyota. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that a link to the stabilizing bar was fractured. the dealer stated this had been a known issue. the contact asked about nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v373000 (suspension: rear) for the rear tie rod, but the manufacturer stated that the link for the stabilizer bar was not included in the recall. the contact had both links replaced since the dealer noticed that the one on the right was about to break as well due to it not being bolted correctly. the failure and current mileage was 93,000. updated 12/5/12 *cn the consumer also stated there was rust forming around the bolt. updated 12/10/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving 35mph there was a clunking noise coming from the left rear of the vehicle. the vehicle became uncontrollable and suddenly spun out at a 180 degree and crashed into the curb. no injuries were reported. the air bags did not deploy and there was no warning light illuminating. the contact stated he inspects the vehicle and there was damages to both rims and rear tires, and the lower left control arm broke. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but the insurance company inspected the vehicle and stated it was the lower control arm and both rear rims and wheels of the vehicle. the contact stated he received a recall notice prior to the accident for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v373000 (suspension: rear). however, he did not take the vehicle in for inspection of the recall. the manufacturer was notified who started a claim and then informed him a representative will be sent out to inspect the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 83,000.

I had heard a slight clunking noise from the rear. i pulled out of my driveway and heard a loud clunk, started down a hill and lost complete control of the car. i went from one side of the street to the other. luckily no cars were coming. finally a got the car stopped and returned to my garage. looking at the rear right tire it was bent in at the top. i had to have it towed to the dealer. the dealer's diagnosis was "left rear tie-rod pulled apart". i had it replaced. we had just returned from philadelphia the day before and hate to think what would have happened had it occurred on pennsylvania's northeast extension, traveling at 65 mph. i never even thought to report it back then and i am sure this is a result of this recall 12v373000. *tr

I was driving down forest ave in brockton, ma, the driver side door stated smoking, i quickly turned the engine off, got me and my son out of the car and called the fire department who disconnected the battery and suggested that i got it towed to a repair shop. so i did, to copland toyoyta where it was troubleshoot to a master switch ass. it was repaired and i had to pay $580.70 because they said its not covered by warranty. *tr

I was traveling at approximately 45 mph and applied the brakes. a hissing sound could be heard and there was a significant loss of stopping power. i had to apply an excessive amount of pressure to the pedal to stop the vehicle. and it also took an excessive distance to get it stopped.. the check engine light illuminated along with the stability control and other dashboard warning lights. i continued to drive cautiously to get home. the lights then went away. and the car performed somewhat normally. they came back on, a day later. and so did the symptoms, but only sporadically. the brake booster has a leak. there are many others with the same problem all over the internet. specifically, here: http://www.rav4world.com/forums/99-4-3-mechanical/91243-what-causes-brake-booster-failure.html i think given the history of sudden acceleration and other issues with this model of vehicle a recall should be done. this is a $900+ repair, and for a car with a little over 50k miles is unacceptable and above all, dangerous. *tr

I have taken my vehicle to the toyota dealership to look at my rear lower suspension that i have been experiencing a loud abnormal sound when i'm on the road and getting worse and they said there is nothing wrong with my vehicle. then i get this recall notice to get it checked out and still nothing wrong with it, but i had to put new tires on my vehicle and has caused the inside to be wearing out, on just the inside tire. i took my vehicle where i bought my tires at and they stated that even if i rotate my tires it still will continue to wear out because something is causing to wear them out. i think if something is causing this by a manufacturer problem at least some one should be responsible for this. please if i can get someone to call me to get this resolved. i don't feel safe driving my vehicle anymore because i feel i could lose of control of my vehicle and have an accident. *tr

Drivers side window visor loose and does not stay in position. falls down into drivers view obstructing vision and distracting driver. *tr

After coming to a complete stop, engine accelerated on its own without pushing on the gas pedal. this was after the recall for the floor mats. the acceleration had enough "g" force to pin the occupants back in their seats. driver was fortunate that no traffic was ahead. rapid acceleration appeared to stop after pushing on the gas pedal. toyota appears to attribute all these incidents to the floor mats. an acceleration that pins you back in the seat --floor mat does not have enough density to accomplish this. this has happened numerous times in the 2 years we have owned this vehicle. most occurrences have been more subtle than the one described here. *tr

At any speed, an audible "clunk" is present when steering wheel is turned right or left. furthermore, one can feel a vibration in the steering wheel that exactly matches the "clunk" sound. during low speeds after starting the vehicle the noise and vibration is prominent any time the steering wheel is turned. at higher speeds, the sound is less pronounced, but a vibration and feeling of "looseness" in the steering is prominent. since this vehicle is used as a family car with young children (and a pregnant woman) present, this noise/vibration combination is disturbing as we fear steering failure. i am not sure if this problem is related to toyota's technical service bulletin st001-08 which matches the description of my problem. however, it is apparent that toyota issued this tsb as a result of customer complaints and developed a procedure and replacement parts to cure such a problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while parking the vehicle with the brakes engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle crashed into a wall. the contact mentioned that the brakes did not fail and there were extensive damages to the front of the vehicle. no injuries were reported. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the police was not notified. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who sent a representative to inspect the vehicle. the engineer was unable to diagnose the failure and stated that the vehicle was working as design. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Air bag sensor light illuminated approx 6 weeks back. i called the dealership and they said a vehicle recall had been issued for my vehicle, due to the air bag curtain sensor. took vehicle to dealership; recall work was done. less than 1 mile driving, the light came back on. took vehicle back and after 3-4 hours of troubleshooting i was told that the spiral/coil cable behind the steering wheel was at fault and parts and labor would come to $530. did an internet search on '07-08 rav4, and was surprised to find more problems with the spiral/coil cable than with the curtain sensor. in several cases, owners had taken the vehicle in for the recall and were told the same i was (needed a new spiral/coil cable). after reading all the deployments of rav4 airbags while the vehicle is not moving nor impacted; i have no confidence that the airbag system is reliable. is there a larger issue with the airbags? *tr

For 2 years prior to taking the car to toyota for repair, i was hearing a clicking noise when i turned the steering wheel back and forth, normally when i began using the car early in the morning. i took the car to the toyota dealer to find the problem, expecting it to be a slight adjustment. i was told that the steering shaft was broken along with a yoke assembly that needed to be replaced. i was alarmed that i had been driving a car with a broken steering shaft for so long. toyota replaced the broken parts and charged me $600. i thought toyota should cover the cost as a warranty item but they refused. it seems to me that a steering defect should be taken care of via a safety recall. had the shaft broken or become more damaged then a high speed accident could have occurred. *tr

Hi good day, i am writing this complain about my vehicle problem toyota rav4 2007 "steering knocking" which affects my driving ability cause it bothers me while driving due to noise everytime i turn my steering wheel left and right. i already write the company about this matter but there is no proper answer about the defect. i search the vehicle defect online and there are a lot of rav4 owners with the same problem. i hope it's not to late to notify this problem and not waiting for the time that it will cause accidents to the owners of the vehicle in the near future. i am just anticipating that there will be no future accidents arise related to this vehicle problem. *tr

When you turn left or right a strange noise happening and you can feel some sort of bump or catch in the steering. there is a service bulletin out on this intermediate steering shaft. a new shaft is going to run $400.00 plus at least an hour of labor. this mean that it is going to cost each owner of this rav4 model at least $500.00. toyota has put a service bulletin out on this very problem. the bulletin # is tsb-0318-08 rev1. i am afraid that this will become a safety issue and i believe that there is some manufacturing defect or design problem at the basis of this problem. *tr

I was driving the rav4 in april 2011 and again on september 14, 2012 when the same incident occurred.the first time there was no warning, the battery light did not come on, first the radio quit playing and then the car went dead as i was moving in traffic. needless to say it was very stressful being struck in traffic. thanks to some kind ladies, the car was pushed out of the way. we suspected it was a battery malfunction, although the battery was only 8 months old. we took the battery to place of purchase and they tried to charge it, it would not charge so they replaced the battery for free because it was still under warranty. on friday, september 14 i was driving in heavy traffic and this time the battery light came on for a few minutes, then the radio went out and the car died. this was extremely stressful as traffic was speeding behind me and i was afraid i would get rear ended. once again there were two females that helped me push the car out of traffic. once again the battery was replaced as it was still under warranty, however this time the battery light will not go out. after doing some investigating, i believe the problem stems from the rav 4 's electrical steering and the fact that it pulls to much power. there is not reason why the car should just quit while your driving in traffic. it is hard to trust the vehicle when it suddenly stops in traffic and will not start again. *tr

The air bag warning light went on and i took it to the dealer - they said it was the spiral cable for the driver's side front air bag which needed to be replaced for over $500. this was after the car had already been the subject of another airbag-related recall. *tr

Traveling approximately 45 mph on dry pavement. went to apply brakes prior to approaching turn lane and could not stop. brakes were there (pedal was firm and did not go to floor) but accelerator seem to override the braking system. proceeded to stand on brakes to attempt to stop as there were three lanes of stopped traffic and no where else to go. shifted car into park to come to an abrupt stop to avoid hitting 8+ cars and pushing them into a very large intersection. car had approximately 46000 miles on it and had new brakes installed 8 months prior. car had been serviced 1 month prior for general service point checks. took car to dealership same day of this incident - they could not find nothing wrong with the car. offered to service based on a previous recall to remove the current floormat and adjust accelerator. one month prior to this incident the radio stopped working for a couple of days then started working intermittently sometimes displaying garbled text on the radio display. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the passenger side window exhibited an abnormal noise for and the power switch ailed intermittently. the contact stated that there was a burning smell throughout the vehicle whenever contact used the power switch for the windows. the vehicle was taken to dealer who inspected vehicle and determined that the motor for the power switch passenger window needed to be replaced. the motor was not replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 42,000.

Defective intermediate steering shaft causing partial loss of steering. car feel very unsafe to drive, especially on vet surface and during braking. *tr

My wife left home to drive to the store - a 3-mile trip, all in-town driving. after traveling about 1/2 mile, smoke started coming into the car from behind the panel on the inside of the driver's door. she stopped the car. the volume of smoke accumulating in the car increased. a passer-by stopped, called 911, reported the fire, and assisted my wife, who climbed into the front passenger seat and exited the car out the front, right passenger door. by the time the firemen and police arrived, approximately 3-5 minutes later, smoke was dense and flames were surrounding the edges of the door panel. firemen sprayed water on the panel, pulled the panel off the door, and continued to apply water until the fire was extinguished. thankfully, my wife was able to stop and exit the car quickly. had she been in heavy, fast-moving traffic, it could have been a life-threatening situation. also, the non-availability of firemen would have resulted in much more fire- damage to the car and possibly an explosion. *tr

I was waiting at a stop with my foot on the brake, and the transmission in drive. suddenly, with no input from me, the engine accelerated. adding more pressure to the brake i was unable to keep it from moving forward. with full pressure on the brake, the vehicle slowly moved into the rear panel of a car in front of me, doing fender damage to both vehicles. this is the third time in the 5 years that i have owned this vehicle, that it has suddenly accelerated. i've had it to the toyota dealer twice, and both times they inferred that it was my error. i know that each time this has happened, i was not moving, and had my foot on the brake when the car's engine began to rev up with no action taken my me. something is dangerously wrong with this vehicle. *tr

The car filled with the smell ,and smoke of burning wire. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle and smoke started to come out from the door. the contact mentioned that right before he was able to stop the vehicle it engulf into flames. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was smoke and a burning smell coming from the driver side electrical panel. the vehicle was pulled into a tire shop and the fire was extinguished. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer who advised that they would need to replace the control panel because all of the wires were melted. the manufacturer was notified who sent out a representative to inspect the failure, advising the contact that they would respond within thirty days. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 74,120.   ..updated 09/12/12 *bf updated 09/12/2012 *js

Vehicle was recalled by toyota to have accelerator pedal modified and floor mats changed in order to avoid inadvertent acceleration. floor mat change applied only to original toyota supplied floor mats, which above vehicle has, at least according to accessory window sticker supplied at purchase. when vehicle was taken to ourisman toyota for compliance, dealer marked on customer yellow form that mats were not original toyota and that they would not be changed. however dealer stated verbally that mats actually were original toyota, but that customers were not happy with new mats since they were too thin. therefore dealer decided to comply with safety directive by marking all original mats as non-original mats, which did not have to be changed. nice to know that the dealer is customer oriented, but i am left wondering if that jeopardizes safety. incident was reported to toyota on the safety email address listed on their web site, but no reply received. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the vehicle passenger front window failed. as a result, the window could not be opened and caused smoke to release from the driver air vent. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the drivers door master switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 250,000 and the current mileage was 307,643.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle lost power and the motor became inoperable without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was that the motor oil was abnormally low and damaged the engine. the engine was replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and who stated that the vehicle was not under any warranty and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 99,000. ....updated 10/11/12 *bf updated 10/16/2012*js

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.

I was driving when suddenly i saw smoke coming out of the power window switch on the driver's-side door. when i stop to check i saw fire inside the door. i immediate ask for assistance. when he uncover the switch it has a nickel side hole. there is no major damage to my vehicle other than the switch not working or my windows. i really think i was lucky that i was near my brothers home when this happen. if i was somewhere (like the freeway) i really taught my whole car would of caught on fire and lucky my child was not in the vehicle with me. *tr

Was driving normal - only a few minutes after ignition - strange scent of plastic burning. looked down to find a thick white smoke coming from window switches, flame seen through cracks. had to pull over immediately @ gas/service station to extinguish the flame - i had no liquid to extinguish at time of incident. went directly to toyota dealership and dropped off vehicle. they are saying there is no recall - so they would not purchase me a rental had to pay for it myself. i found these links right away once i got in front of a computer: http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/toyota-recalling-778000-rav4-suvs/np8cr/ this is the latest issue for the popular rav4, which is currently involved in a government investigation of door fires that have been linked to power window switches. http://wot.motortrend.com/burning-toyota-camryrav4-window-switches-prompt-nhtsa-investigation-168895.html end of report. *tr

On march 29, 2012, i pulled out of my driveway & heard a clunk. checked rear underside & saw nothing amiss. arrived in downtown chicago and heard 3 more clunks (when making right turns). then the final extra loud clunk as the steering went out of control. i was on michigan ave. in front of the hilton hotel during rush hour traffic (5 pm) doing 25 to 30 mph. cars all around me. gently applied brakes & emergency flashers to warn others, as i kept turning the steering wheel from way left to way right. eased my way from center lane over to the curb. can't believe i didn't hit anything! right rear wheel was tilted at about a 45 degree angle--top outward, bottom inward. in another 15 min. i would have been on the expressway doing 50 --60 mph. vehicle had to be towed back to indiana. toyota service advisor said: "bolt rusted through. if keeping car, suggest getting left rear suspension replaced too because it is getting ready to go. a company rep is going to come out to look at it because we have had another exact failure just recently." the rep decided he did not need to see it. (i'm sure he was already aware of the bigger problem toyota would be facing.) vehicle facts: 2007 rav-4, mileage: 43,185, one owner, garage kept (except for vacations). last 27-point inspection: (1-21-2012) 2 months before failure. no items in the section titled "under vehicle" were even checked off as completed (good or bad). this included "suspension & steering linkage". i paid $778. to have both left & right suspension assemblies replaced & an alignment. when i asked about reimbursement from toyota, the service advisor said "no. they consider it normal "wear & tear". note: cases like mine are not going to show up as "traffic accidents" because i didn't hit anything or anyone. and those that are accidents could possibly be mistaken as: "over-corrective steering!" *tr

2007 toyota rav 4. consumer writes in regards to expected recall concerning rear tie rods *tgw the consumer stated sometime around june 2011, she began to hear a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle; sometimes from the left and sometimes from the right. finally, in december 2011, the consumer took the vehicle to a repair shop and after test driving the vehicle, it was confirmed there was a noise, but the technician stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. in may 2012, the noise was still there, only periodically. on may 3, 2012, as the consumer was driving approximately 60 mph the noise became even louder. however, the next day while driving 40 mph, suddenly the vehicle went out of control, going back and forth across the road and doing a complete 360 degree turn. she finally managed to get the vehicle under control and was able to stop in a safety zone. the left rear tire was bent in at a 90 degree angle and almost off the vehicle. on monday may 7, 2012, the dealer informed the consumer the left rear tie rod snapped and the right one was in a weakened condition and both would need to be replaced. *jb

My 2007 rav4 driver side rear window wont go up and down. the driver side control switch for the rear driver side window does not move. the switch for the rear driver side window on the back door does not work all the time. when it does work just one tap and the rear window (driver side) goes down all the way by its self. the other three switches for the windows and the other three windows seem to work and respond how they should. only problem is with the rear window and the switch on both the driver door and the rear window door (driver side). also while driving to work driving aprox 10 mph my rear passenger side wheel bent in toward the wheel well. the tie rod was broke and the tie rod was very rusted . the dealer said it was a freak occurrence and fixed it while under warranty. problem is that the other side of the rear suspension (driver side) is also rusted but they did not fix it at the same time. this happened june 14th at about 6:10 am i was not told of the recall of this tie rod issue at the time of it getting fixed . they played it off as it were a freak occurrence.. toyota/scion dealer of berlin city toyota. *tr

My rav4 was making popping noises in the steering, i took it to the dealership to have it looked at. the dealership said that the steering shaft had to be replaced and there was not a recall on that. i have never heard of a car having a serious problem with steering, especially one with only 70,000 miles on it. anyway, i had to pay $380 to have that fixed and they also did an alignment. they said that i needed the alignment because of the repair. i picked up the car and on the way home, it started making a horrible popping and clunking sound in the rear-end. i called the dealership back to tell them to come get it because i did not feel safe driving it back to them. after the tow truck came, my husband found that there is a recall on the car because of rear suspension after an alignment. i am writing this to let you know about my problems with 1) the steering problem and 2) the rear suspension problem. again, this alignment was done at a toyota dealership! *tr

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. updated 08/29/12*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact was driving 30 mph when the rear tie rod fractured. the vehicle became uncontrollable as the contact merged to the shoulder. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the failure and confirmed that the rear tie rod was fractured as a result of rust. the dealer replaced the tie rods. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 104,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for nhtsa campaign id number: 11v245000 (air bag: side window) to have the side air bags sensor replaced. the contact was made aware that the spiral cable failed as a result of the defective sensor. the manufacturer was contact who did not offer any assistance since the spiral cable was not included in the recall. the vin was not available. the current mileage was 90,000. the consumer stated when the srs light illuminated, she took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer informed the her, the vehicle was under a recall for a defective side impact air bag ecm and they would run a diagnostic to see what error code was causing the activation of the warning light. the consumer received a call from the service dept, and they stated the vehicle was reporting two separate error codes; the first for the recalled ecm, which was replaced, and a second for a defective spiral cable, which was related to the air bag system, but not covered under the recall. updated evoq 10/10/12

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

Both rear sway bar links broke on a well maintained rav4 that is garaged nightly. *tr

Felt a looseness in the steering, a popping noise when making turns. under warrenty, at approximately 33,000 miles, the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. at approximately 56,000 miles, the same problem recurred. was advised by the local toyota dealer the intermediate steering shaft had failed once again. cost of replacement estimated at $628.00. called toyota customer experience center and received a case manager. case manager informed me the final offer toyota would make is to pay the cost of the part, i would be responsible for the approximate $300.00 labor costs. they would not guarantee future replacements should the part fail again. clearly a safety issue that toyota refuses to properly address. *tr

Water appears in the front of the passenger compartment when driving through a rainstorm, seems worse on the right side. water appears to persist and drip for days after the rainstorm from below the dashboard. concern is that the structural integrity may be compromised, especially after repeated occurrences. *tr

About 18 months before the dates above, i noticed a knocking in the steering wheel when i turned it. i didn't think too much about it until it started getting worse and i mentioned it to a friend at work. he mentioned researching it online to see if there were any recalls or problems and suggested having someone look at it. i took his advice and saw that rav4s did have some steering issues. i took my car to the local toyota dealership diagnosis and repair. the steering column was replaced at the charge of $45.00 for diagnosis and $428.77 parts and labor for the repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact was traveling 30 mph when a gray smoke and burning smell emitted from the drivers side window panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the master cylinder switch needed to be replaced after a fire burned a hole through the switch. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 95,329.

My wife and i have a 2007 toyota rav 4. the drivers side sun visor keeps falling down on its own while we are driving. it will no longer stay up at all. this is extremely dangerous while driving as it blocks visibility to the road, and also provides a possible head injury for getting in and out of the vehicle. not only will toyota not recognize this very common (recall worthy) problem, but our bumper to bumper warranty that we paid almost $2000 extra dollars for doesn't seem to cover this either. toyota quoted us just under $200 to fix the visor. the warranty issue is one problem but more importantly toyota should take responsibility for manufacturing a part that creates a safety hazard. is it going to take car accidents and the loss of lives for this to be recognized? *tr

This just happend to me on the morning of 07/26/2012. i was on a business trip and leaving the airport. as i was about to pay my parking fee the driver side door started smoking and i saw a small fire starting to flare up on the driver's seat door by the window switch. i turned off the car and within 3 minutes the whole door was up in flames. *js

While driving on the highway, my accelerator opened to full throttle. i had to depress the brake strongly for between 10 and 15 seconds until the accelerator clicked off. the cruise control was on, but it was not set. the pedal was well clear of the floor mat, and looking down during the incident i could see that it was clear of any objects. it was a terrifying event. upon notifying a local toyota dealership, they tested the vehicle and claimed they did not discover what the problem was. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while parked, the contact noticed that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v245000 (air bags:side/window) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,500. the vin was unavailable.

Driving on interstate when a retread from a 18 wheeler came off and went under my car apparently ripping the case and bracket for the carbon canister off. leaving 2 hoses hanging under the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rv4. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, there was a loud metallic noise. the contact lost control of the vehicle and was able to control the steering wheel. the contact stopped the vehicle and inspected further. the contact then noticed that the left rear wheel was on a 60 degree angle. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who advised that the rear wheel assembly was fractured and the tread was stripped. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and offered a new rear assembly if the contact traded in the old part. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the rear wheel assembly and performing a wheel alignment. the current mileage was 89,883. the failure mileage was 89,000. ..updated 09/04/12 *bf the consumer stated while the vehicle was fishtailing she jammed on the breaks slowly stopping with in inches from parked cars. updated 09/12/2012 *js

The driver door's window/lock control panel spontaneously caught fire while i was operating the vehicle. i was not using the controls at the time. i could hear the sound of burning and feel heat behind the panel, however no actual flames came outside of the panel. copious amounts of smoke began to billow from the openings in the control panel. i stopped the car and turned off the ignition. after several seconds the sound of burning ceased. the smoke continued to billow from the openings in the control panel for a couple of minutes. i called the toyota dealer where i purchased the car and was told by the service department to come in. i restarted the car and drove about one mile to the dealership. while i was driving small amounts of smoke continued to come out through the openings in the control panel. at the dealership they placed some kind of "lock" on the driver's side control for the front passenger window. i have since seen the actual control mechanism. a portion of the electrical component is charred, and where this char is there is a hole burned through the plastic enclosure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the driver’s side door caught on fire inside of the door panel. the vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer at the time. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 107,802.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. while parked, the front driver's side door ignited into flames. the fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. the fire began in the front driver's side power master switch. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: pe12002 (electrical system) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, smoke started to emit out of the driver side door panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was not able to diagnose the problem. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 59,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact was traveling 60 mph when the brakes were depressed after a gun shot like noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle and something from the passenger's side of the vehicle detached along with part of the passenger side rear wheel. the vehicle was not destroyed. the crash caused no injuries, but the police were contacted and a report was filed. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 49,600 and the current mileage was unknown.

The driver's side sunshade no longer functions properly in my 2007 toyota rav-4. the shade does not stay up flat against the roof of the car, nor will it remain in place when pushed forward against the windshield, instead, it just hangs somewhere in between, getting in the driver's face and posing a serious visibility problem. it won't even stay in place to block the sun properly - the purpose it was designed for. also, whenever getting into or out of the vehicle, the driver needs to be careful to avoid having the sunshade hit him in the face or head. i am especially worried about having the "knife edge" of the shade hanging at eye level in the event of an accident. it will almost certainly cause injury to the driver. these sunshades were very poorly designed. after doing some research on the internet, i am finding that this is a relatively common problem in several toyota vehicles from the early to mid 2000's. in all of the cars i have ever owned (a few of which unfortunately turned out to truly awful and unreliable cars), and in all of the other cars i have ever driven, i have never seen another vehicle with this dangerous and annoying problem. *tt

2007 toyota rav 4. consumer states problem with vehicle keys *tgw the consumer stated the plastic casing on the ignition key separated from the metal part of the primary key. she then started using the spare key and within a year, the same thing happened to that key. the dealer informed the consumer it would cost $200 to replace the key. the consumer stated it is a challenge to hold the parts together when starting the vehicle. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the spiral cable for the air bag circuit malfunction and the spiral cable would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 70,000.

When i turned the car on a smell emanated and smoke came from the window switch area of the front driver door. the passenger side window would no longer work. the smell lingered but the smoke stopped. *tr

Srs warning light comes on when car is put in gear and remains on. the toyota dealership technician stated the code indicated by computer analysis is b1801. spiral cable and air bag sensor need to be replaced for a cost of $933.31 parts, labor and tax. it seems this problem is occurring with some frequency, evident from prior complaints and comments on automotive websites, and that toyota technicians are aware of it. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, smoke was emitted from the driver side window power switch and the door panel. the contact was able to extinguish the fire. the fire department was not contacted and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 80,000.

The car makes a clunking, popping noise when turning at low speed. dealer says it is a intermediate shaft, and although there is a service bulletin for it, it is not covered out of warranty. the dealer quoted a price of $350, for the intermediate shaft and $ 700. if both shafts would need to be replaced, if this is a safety issue, it should be covered by the manufacturer. *tr

Master window switch burned and emitted smoke with high concentration of irritating fumes throughout the suv while enroute in maryland. *tr

When turning right at low speed, passenger side rear tie rod assembly failed and wheel turned at 45 degree angle, disabling the automobile. if this had happened on the highway, it would have caused a catastrophic accident. dealership had previously checked a knocking noise in rear, but was unable to find a problem. i was told that this problem was a design fault and that there were not enough threads on the tie rod assembly to hold the tie rod sufficiently. i have found other reports of this tie rod failure. should be a safety recall. *tr

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 entitled 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 catastrophic failure. as toyota is aware of this issue yet not doing enough to remedy it, i am reporting it here to hopefully be investigated. *js

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.

My air bag sensor light came on approximately at 128,824 miles. just after my extended warranty ran out. diagnostic test indicated that the spiral cable in the steering column has failed. part number is 84306-22010. according to the service rep at the dealership, this failure in not an unknown problem. parts are $272.00 and labor will be $150.00+ tax. after doing some research , this is a common problem with several toyota models.according to toyota when i called there have been recalls on the other models but have not been enough complaints against the rav4 to issue a recall. so what is it going to take to get this thing recalled? i am fortunate enough to be able to have the money at this time, but am wondering how many people that cannot afford this repair are driving toyota's around with an inoperative air bag? *tr

On 11/15/2011 i was driving my 2007 toyota rav 4 and i ran over a wood on the roadway. my passenger curtain side airbag deployed almost causing me to lose control of my auto. i brought my auto to my insurance claim department ( travers) and i got a inspection and quoted a price of 2959.98. my auto has no damage to it other then the airbag deployment. i got it fixed and a few days later i receive a letter from toyota stating they have a recall on the curtain side airbag and that they were deploying because of the sensors. my insurance company has been trying to have toyota accept responsible for this but toyota says because i got it fixed before they could look it ,they will not accept responsible and i am out of luck.i would like toyota to claim responsible for the airbag deployment because they sent me the recall notice for the same airbag that i had the problem with. *tr

Took my rav4 in for service of five thousand miles oil change. at that time when i picked up car was told i needed to get my steering lower shaft replaced. i have been having strange noises since about 30000 and was told it was not the steering. all of a sudden it is the steering and i need to get it fix right away. i feel this is a much bigger problem than toyota wants to acknowledge. this needs to be recalled. is this being looked into? reading online there are thousands of people having the same problem i am having with my 2007. *tr

It was a sunny day, and i drove my 2007 rav4 at the speed of 40 miles per hour. suddenly, i heard a noise ziiiii from the master window switch at the driver side. i saw an electrical fire at the master window switch at the driver side. the smoke came out from the master window switch. i pulled over my car, turned off the engine and left the car. when the flame went out, i saw a burned hole about quarter size in the switch. note: there is no water leaked / coffee spilled inside the switch. i went to toyota dealer. the mechanics stated that the fuse did not blow out. dealer denied to replacing the switch without charging. *js

I have 2 toyota rav4s - both have the same problem, the steering column is making a "clunking" noise when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. it appears that this is a problem that many, many other toyota rav4 owners have experienced and toyota has issued t-sb-0318-08 bulletin with at procedure to repair an inadequately designed intermediate steering shaft. there are concerns about long-term safety and losing control of the vehicle if this repair is not done. toyota should be compelled to issue a safety recall and owners should be notified immediately.

This toyota rav4 began having clunking with steering the vehicle right and left directly after the power train warranty was expired. the clunking worsened so it was inspected by the dealer's service department. i was told that it needed a replacement part that was not in the original manufacturing of the vehicle. there is a technical service bulletin on this rav4 with the steering component. the service department described this as a safety issue. why is this not a recall if it is a safety issue and a factory defect? the service department quoted me a $3500 charge for repair. this is ridiculous that i need to pay an enormous cost for a factory defect that is also a safety concern. *tr

Steering popping when turning left or right at low speed. *tr

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. updated 5/11/12 *cn the consumer believed the muffler or the catalytic converter overheated and set the back runner mat on fire, as it was directly under the passenger seat. the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames in a matter of minutes. updated 05/31/12

Neutral start switch hidden within the confines of the engine management system can fail to work and thus not send a signal to start the engine. according to the head mechanic, the defect is uncertain why it happens other than the standard response that it is normal aspect of wear. i don't agree, since the component is under no stress like for example a spark plug. thank you for looking in the matter. *tr *kb

Driver side steel wheel partially separated from hub due to shearing of 4 of 5 wheel lugs. tested an additional wheel lug/nut on passenger rear wheel with torque wrench set at 85 lb-ft and it sheared off. just prior to wheel separation, loud "pops" were heard which caused vehicle driver to reduce speed and shoulder the vehicle. no body damage, just shaken driver. all wheel nuts were properly torqued to factory specification of 85 lb-ft less than 3 months ago. *tr *js

Just like many other owners of 2007 rav4 i began experiencing a distinctive klunking noise around 35,000 miles. took it to the dealer and they said it was normal noise when you turn the wheel all the way to the side..... my problem was that it was making cracking noise all the time, when turning or especially parking the car.... also a problem with my driver visor flap not staying in upward position it was hanging down halfway and faces forward. i had to pay 75 dollars to replace it, warranty would not cover it. since so many 2007 toyota rav4 owner are having the same problems it should be elevated to a recall status!!! *tr

A car pulled out of driveway and i touched the brake pedal and my engine increased acceleration when it should have slowed acceleration and i pushed my car into neutral and i pulled cruise control lever towards me and the engine slowed down-my car had been set to cruise at 52 mph. after the incident i shut the cruise control off as i was heading into town. i then pulled into big scoop(canton,il business) parking lot going less than 5 mph-a lady walked in front of my car and i touched the brake and again i experienced unwanted acceleration and again i was quick in shoving car into neutral preventing a serious injury. i went home and called fort toyota in pekin, il and i took car in feb, 17, 2012 at noon. they had their top mechanic check it out-he said he could find nothing wrong. they called toyota's headquarters and they told them it was a floormat issue. they told me that and i told them it had nothing to do with the floormats but rather after touching the brake pedal is when i received unwanted acceleration in both incidents. they asked me several questions about that and they gave me toyota's headquarters number and gave me a rental car to use. when i called their headquarters they said it was a floormat issue and that was their final statement on the matter. i told them it was a brake issue but they stuck to floormats as the cause and that is why i'm reporting this matter to you as i feel for the safety of all drivers; this issue needs to be resolved by any automaker with unwanted acceleration problems. a first step is to admit that they have the problem then good(safe) things will result. thank you for hearing me out. it is appreciated very much,[xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I purchased a new 2007 rav4 from toyota of braintree in 2007. 1. in 2009 i could hear wind in the driver's window; i took the vehicle to be checked, toyota service department said i was hearing things. 2.the driver's door caught fire (i had the keys with me) i had to spend $606.01 to fix it, toyota said there was water intrusion (i thought, it probably was, because of the air leak previously reported in 2009) 3. the steering wheel felt strange when i drove, i took it back for service, the diagnosis was steering shaft internal failure which needed to be replaced; i fought to get that fixed out of warranty. 5. on november 25, 2011 i was driving, the window fell in on me and on november 26, 2011, i had to have the driver's side window regulator replaced for $338.30 7. now, oil is leaking into the muffler. (i purchase oil frequently) this vehicle is only 4.5 years old and should not have any of these major problems, when i purchased this rav4, it was going to be my last vehicle purchase because toyota advertises longevity of their products. i also know people who drive 1990 and 1995 toyota products who have never had any of these problems. i was also treated very poorly during some of my repair visits. after the door caught on fire, i had a meeting with the owner of toyota of braintree, [xxx] but his resolution was giving me $13,000.00 for my vehicle (which i own) and me purchasing a brand new vehicle, which meant i would have a monthly payment. i did contact toyota headquarters in california and filed a complaint and never received any resolution. since then i received a letter from the national center for dispute settlement stating they can't help me. thank you for any assistance, sincerely, toyota rav4 owner. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

My wife started vehicle in garage to warm it up when she smelled smoke. she then noticed smoke and flames coming from the drivers side window/power lock switch area. she poured her cup of coffee on the flames to extinguish them. vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who had to replace the drivers side master window switch which had burnt up. *tr

My 2007 toyota rav4 had a rear right wheel tie rod break while i was driving with my wife and our one year old child in the vehicle. we were on our way to see my wife's doctor for her medical condition at the time. thankfully we had just made a turn on to the on-ramp of the garden state parkway and were moving at a relatively slow speed. i can't imagine what would have happened if we were traveling at highway speed when the tie rod broke, i might have lost control of the vehicle and had a terrible crash with serious injury (or worse) to our family and possibly other drivers on the road. after searching on the internet about toyota rav4 tie rod incidents, it seems that it has happened to other rav4 drivers many times on all different model years of the vehicle. just like us they all say they did not hit any pot holes or other objects to have caused the tie rod to break. this failing of tie rods on rav4s seems like a manufacturing or design defect. some action needs to be taken to address this issue before someone is killed or seriously injured from this tie rod failures on toyota rav4 vehicles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. the contact stated that when applying the brakes, the passenger side seat belt would tighten to the point of choking the passenger. the contact mentioned that the only way to temporarily remedy the failure was to release the seat belt. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 18,000.

I was just in a serious car accident where i lost steering and control of my vehicle. after reading online about the knocking in the steering from other owners, i believe i had the same problem. although noone was seriously injured i am worried about other drivers safety. my car and two others were totaled. i have my car serviced for regular maintenance at the same toyota dealer and i think that they should have noticed something with the steering and checked it . i just had a 50000 mile checkup. i really feel something is wrong here that alot of people are having the same problem and it can be fatal. i am lucky that i was not on the highway. my car did go into oncoming traffic though. i hope someone knows how to get ahold of me and help me with this problem. but just to say everyone else, please be careful. *tr

Experience knocking and popping noises in the steering wheel column. my vehicle had 31,247 miles on it when i brought in for airbag recall. they asked me about the knocking and i said yes it's knocking. asked if it was dangerous to drive they said they would get back to me if it was....i never heard back from them. they told me it would cost about $500 to repair. i did research on line and found 117 complaints. why hasn't toyota recalled this? i don't feel i should have to pay for this. toyota knew this was a defective part. *tr

Spiral cable failure in steering column causing airbag malfunction indicator light. toyota charging to repair when clearly they are having problems in many rav4's with this issue. this should be a safety recall. $500+ for repair. *tr

Vehicle exhibited a clunk and ratchet sound from rear of car when driving over small bumps. problem was reported to dealer in january 2010. while the noise was replicated, they were unable to find the source of the problem. i was assured that the suspension components were in good condition. a local mechanic was also consulted who could not pinpoint the source of the suspension noise. approximately one year later i was driving down the road and i lost control of the vehicle. the right rear wheel kicked out and was no longer parallel with the vehicle. car was practically immobile. the source of the problem was found to be a linkage that stripped itself out. the linkage (tie rod?) holds the wheel in place. i had both sides (right and left) repaired just in case the left side experienced similar wear. car remains slightly out of alignment (just beyond tolerance) as linkage failure caused suspension components to warp or bend. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. the contact stated that the front driver’s door caught on fire. the vehicle had been inspected by the dealer and the contact removed all of the switchs and fuses from the door. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 80,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while driving 10 mph, the contact noticed that the cabin started smoking then the drivers side door caught fire. the contact was able to extinguish the fire and exit the vehicle without injury. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the window master cylinder switch failed. the dealer repaired the window switch. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was 69,000 and the failure mileage was 57,000.

Several years ago i noticed a popping noise when the steering wheel was turned. i thought it was in the steering wheel because i frequently used the tilt and telescope features to let me use my work laptop while in the car. (i am a retired hospice nurse.) i just figured it was aging from overuse. however, last week i took the 2007 rav4 in to my tire dealer and asked them to check the alignment while they did some other work. the mechanic was sharp and told me that he had first thought the same thing about the steering wheel being the source of the noise, but investigated further and found it was the "intermediate shaft" of the steering system. he told me there was a technical service bulletin about it. i've looked up the tsb's and they are 0318-08 and st001-08, and they describe my car exactly. i have an appointment tomorrow-2-3-12-to have a local dealer look at it. the car has 69659 miles on it now, but only 49882 when i retired in may of '10 and it was maybe a year before that (at 33842 miles) that the noise started. this has certainly not been the car our '96 rav was. i call it my bad luck car for various reasons and it appears it still is. the tire mechanic said the repair was about $400. *kb

When driving for longs periods, and some short periods including coming home from the dealer when the vehicle was brand new, the check engine, stability control, and 4wd lights come on in the cluster. the cruise control, 4wd, and stability control do not function when this happens. the dealer claims they could not find any codes and cannot fix it. this has been going on since march of 2007, and the warranty has expired. i feel this is a huge safety concern, as i have heard of other toyota vehicles doing the same thing, and stability control is a safety feature. *tr

Began experiencing a distinctive clunking noise, at low speeds, while turning the steering wheel. the clunk could be felt in the steering wheel and felt as though a bushing was defective, or their is excessive play in the steering assembly. no noise from the front end, or undercarriage, just at the steering wheel, when turning, at low speeds. toyota states that this is a common problem and that they have developed a part replacement, however, i feel that it is definitely a safety issue, which could become fatal, at highway speeds. should be elevated to a recall status, as it involves the steering assembly. *tr

Steering intermediate shaft started failing causing knocking noises when turning the wheel. toyota will only replace within standard warranty period as they don't think this is a safety issue. *kb

I was driving home from work last january 19 at 5pm i saw my window that it looks like so hot outside and when i tried to open it,i saw a flame coming out from the left power switch. i was so scared because it looks like it was getting big so i stop my car ,turn off my engine,get out of the car and call 911. when police and fire department arrived, the fire or flames gone. it was so strange and scary. good thing i never got hurt and i turned off the engine right away. i file this complaint because i just want you to be aware so that you guys can do any solution for this matter and i don't want anybody to experience what happen to me. police report # 12-024482. *kb

Experienced knocking noises with vibration in the steering column when turning the steering wheel. condition has worsened over the last year. i am concerned this could result in steering failure and an expected inability to turn the vehicle while driving. *tr

Transmission developed an annoying whine from 40 to 60 mph. very distracting while driving because of the high pitch noise it makes inside the cabin. big disappointment! *tr

Experienced knocking and popping noise with vibration in the steering column when turning the steering wheel. this condition worsened over the course of a few weeks and eventually became constant. *tr

I have had my rav4 since oct. 2007, bought it new and 2 1/2 years after owning it i had to replace the front brakes in june 2010. i just purchased new tires for my rav4 and had them put on in nov. 2011 and i was told that i need brakes again. now from june 2010 to nov. 2011 i should still have a lot of brake left instead of having to replace them. if this is going to be an ongoing problem with my rav4 i will trade it in and buy a nissan suv instead. i don't have money to change my brakes every 1 1/2 years on my vehicle. if i had known this was going to be a problem i wouldn't have purchased this vehicle. i would've bought something different. don't get me wrong i love my car but i feel that i should get more wear and tear from my brakes than a 1 1/2 years. maybe the toyota company should check the material the brakes was made from to make sure that it's not defective. *tr

"klunking" noise from steering column. noticed intermittently initially,now all the time. occurs at any speeds but primarily lower speeds and while stopped. worsening over time. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. the contact was driving 51 mph when the driver side curtain air bag deployed without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that they would contact her at a later date. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was unknown.

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. *kb

Hearing a clucking noise from steering column for last couple of years. it was getting worse and increased frequency so we took it to the local toyota dealer. service dept personnel said they had replaced other steering shafts but no recall on our rav4's year. 2001 & 02's and other years have recalls. searched on-line and there are numerous other posts with this same problem on 2006 & 07 rav4s. why is toyota not acknowledging this problem. others have stated the steering will evidently go out. definite major safety problem. $800+ cost to fix. *tr

Upon starting the car the red power steering warning light (p/s) stayed on and the steering wheel would not move. this has happened twice in 2 weeks. we are told by a mechanic that it is a very dangerous condition. others on the internet with this exact problem say it cost $2500 to fix!! turning the car off and then back on relieved the problem but it came back again a week later. gm issued a recall quickly for its cars when they had a problem with the new electric instead of hydraulic steering. this is another major defect for toyota which could be very serious if the steering fails while driving! loss of steering can result in major accidents. thank you for your interest in this matter. lives will be saved if you make toyota meet its responsibilities and issue a recall. *tr

Experienced knocking and popping noise with vibration in the steering column when turning the steering wheel. this condition worsened over the course of a few weeks and eventually became constant. the dealership's service department determined the noise was coming from the steering rack and not the intermediate steering shafts and recommended replacement of the steering gear assembly per t-sb-0308-08 "steering rack noise". i'm concerned this might be a safety issue that could result in failure of the steering components and have the potential for losing control of the vehicle. *tr

My rav4 has began having clunking noises in the steering column. i have done some searches on this problem. it seems this is prevalent with rav4's and toyota is refusing to issue a recall. is this a serious safety concern? will this eventually be a recall? *tr

Steering makes popping sound when turning to left or right when pulling out of driveways or parking spaces. took to toyota dealership, and it was shrugged off as not a big deal, but that it would cost over $500 to fix. was told it was the steering intermediate. it was lubed and i was told that might help and that it wasn't a safety issue and i didn't have to get it fixed right away; however after reviewing complaints on-line, it appears a lot of '07 rav's have had the same issue at different mileage points and nothing has been done by toyota. i believe a recall should have been made on this. *kb

On or about 9/01/11, i began to notice a popping/clunking sound when turning my car left or right, when parking and when turning into or backing out of my driveway (approx 5mph). this clunking sound was occurring without turning the steering wheel all the way to either side and when turning the steering wheel left or right with the car running at a complete stop. on 10/27/11, i took my car to my toyota dealership in winston salem, nc and was told the steering shaft needed to be replaced and the car would need a 4 wheel alignment as a result of the replacement. on 11/01/11, i had this service done at my toyota dealership (replaced steering shaft assembly, item #45260-42090, and 4 wheel alignment.) i paid a total of $479.73 for this service. nhtsa service bulletin #st001-08, item #10024291, was issued 2/08/08 for the 2007 rav4 steering component. in searching mycarstats.com along with other sites on the internet, this is an extremely common issue and complaint. a repair cost of $479.73 is substantial, and since this is a known consumer complaint and a service bulletin was issued, i believe toyota should issue a recall on this steering shaft component for the 2007 rav4. *kb

2007 rav 4 had 3 lights turned on (check engine light, stability control light and 4 wheel drive light), shortly after the lights came on, the brakes failed. rav4 was taken to toyota delearship for repair and after the technicians being confused by the lights, they determined that the brake booster had failed. this issue is similar to the recent highlinder recall and i feel people's safety is at stake with the brakes failing. *tr

I noticed a 'clunking sound' when i turn my steering wheel either direction on my toyota rav 4 2007 vehicle. this is toyota very well known issue and they have done nothing about it. if you want proof check below link that how many people have same problem. please do something about this and reply to my email. http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/toyota/rav4/steering http://www.carcomplaints.com/toyota/rav4/2007/steering/makes_noise_when_turning_the_steering_wheel.shtml http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/toyota-rav4/ts93fja7ti04qeesv/p3 http://repairpal.com/dealer-recommends-i-replace-the-intermediate-steering-shaft-in-25-year-old-rav4-291 http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2007/toyota/rav4/steering/problem.aspx http://www.devdaily.com/blog/post/page-1/rav4-steering-noise-epidemic. *tr

At 66,000 miles heard & felt clunking in the steering, & then spent $2033 plus tax at the toyota dealer to replace intermediate shafts #1 & #2, & power steering rack. toyota should cover their manufacturing defects. *tr

2007 toyota rav4 was waiting to turn left when it was impacted by a 2004 ford f-150 on the front/left side lifting and turning the vehicle clockwise hitting 1st a 2000 ford mustang with the front/right side and then hitting the right front door against a 2008 nissan quest. none of the airbags on the toyota rav4 deployed. *kb

I have a toyota rav4, 2007. i heard steering column noise right after it crossed 35000 mile only. i read in the internet many rav4 user mention the same problem and toyota knowingly not recalling the vehicles to fix it. the dealer wants to replace intermediate shaft with $550 cost. since this is a known problem encountered by many rav4 buyers, toyota should replace this free. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. while parked the contact noticed water intrusion through the fresh air intake under the front passenger side, causing the carpet to become moist and grow mold. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the gasket would have to be replaced and a plastic sealant would have to be installed around the windshield. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Recently i have noticed a 'clunking sound' when i turn my steering wheel either direction on my toyota rav 4 2007 vehicle. i am bringing in this vehicle to be checked out by my local dealer. i was looking to see if there are any recall notices on this steering noise issue. *tr

Quoted from toyota service invoice " air bag light on: 140603 b1801 stored air bag light on. found open circuit in spiral cable rec replacing " ( $530). *tr

At around 60,000 miles, my 2007 rav4 began making a very loud thumping, knocking noise from the steering column and shafts every time i turned the wheel left or right. the issue was noticeably worse at low speeds and the impact could be felt as a tremor through the steering wheel. by 70,000 miles, i feared for my safety driving at speeds higher than 35mph. the problem was addressed by two independent mechanics and the local toyota dealership. all three advised that the issue should be repaired urgently as it is an immediate driver safety concern. further research confirms that this is a recurring problem with 2006-2008 year rav4s. toyota recognizes that the intermediate steering shaft failures are serious enough to warrant the issue of two technical service bulletins. this flaw is covered by warranty for vehicles under 3 years of 36,000 miles, but costs over $1,000 to repair (at the owner¿¿s cost) out of warranty. this issue obviously relates to a design/material of construction deficiency with this model. over 100 complaints already listed on nhtsa site. any problems with the steering mechanism clearly affect the ability to safely drive the vehicle and thus need to be addressed immediately. toyota is knowingly imposing risk on its drivers until this issue is dealt with, by a mandatory recall or extended warranty. *tr

Whenever i turn the wheel (does not matter what direction) in the middle of the turn it makes a clunk noise, and you can feel it in your hands. *tr

Master window power switch caught a fire in august 2011. it had been giving me problems since july 2009. toyota would not fix it because to many miles. how does a power window stop working on a 2007 rav4 when it only two years old. faulty master power switch. it had a burn hole the size of a dime. i'm glad i took a picture of it. the first time i saw smoke was june 2011. i was so afraid to drive the fire trap i traded it in for a new car. the rav4 was paid off now i have a car loan at 19.9%. *kb

Like thousands of other toyota rav4 owners, i have experienced a "clunking" noise and loose feel to the steering system of my vehicle. toyota dealership diagnosed as steering intermediate shaft assembly needs to be replaced. toyota is unwilling to repair this item at their expense even though they acknowledge that it is a defect according to thier own bulletins. toyota has issued service bulletin #t-sb-0319-08" to tell the toyota mechanics how to replace the defective steering shafts. toyota should be made to issue a recall to repair this problem. this needs to be a mandated recall before people start getting injured due to steering failure! when contacting toyota representatives, they also refuse to tell consumers what governmental agency to contact to file a complaint. they are clearly trying to avoid paying for this known defect!!! *tt

My 2007 toyota rav4 is making an unsettling clunking noise when making right hands turns. this same problem has been reported by countless toyota rav4 and camry owners, and toyota has even issued a service bulletin acknowledging defective parts in the steering column. clearly this is not a part that should wear out in a 4 year old vehicle with 40k miles, and is a toyota design flaw. quoted repair cost is ~$800, but this should be a recall item given the number of owners it is impacting. its only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured due to defective steering components. *tr

Purchased the above vehicle for my wife on october 25 2011 from an auto broker in orange, ca who had advertised the car in autotrader.com as a clean and low mileage(under 26,000 miles) and in his email to me stated that the unit was completely inspected and warranty. since buying it 2 1/2 days ago we have only taken it out on 3 occasions locally as i have a rented car and wanted to make the most of the rented car whilst we have it. i noticed a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel and it just felt weird and unsafe. having googled the problem i realize that there is a major problem with the steering of rav 4 and so many their people are experiencing the same problem. i have notified the broker and waiting to hear from him. i am amazed and disappointed that toyota does not treat this serious safety issue seriously to do a free repair and recall. i called them this morning and they stated as the car is over 3 years then there is no warranty!!! toyota please get your act together and do not risk peoples life!! as far as the broker is concerned i have to reserve judgment until i see him and find out what he is willing to do to resolve this problem. the broker is solutions auto sales, mission viejo, ca but i met him and bought the car from his office in orange, ca. *tr