2008 Toyota RAV4 Fuel system Problems

“Vehicle started pinging when going up hills. Checked oil and it didn't even register! Had just had oil changed 2 weeks before. Since this time, I have had to add about 5 quarts of oil. Now I'm told Toyota considers using 1 quart per 1,000 driving miles is normal . The engine could burn up based on this excessive oil consumption leaving the occupants stranded.”

“The hose connecting the canister filter to the canister broke off driving in the rain and I didn't see until next day while 8 hrs away from home. Called the local dealer they didn't have the part. No check engine light shown.I got home and have the canister filter replaced with the dealer and next day check engine, vsc and 4wd light came on, dealer says it cost $1800 to fix it. I researched online and lot of 2006 and up rav 4 owner have same issue. Cannister hose broken or filter dropped and water getting into the system. …”

“I own Toyota rav 4 2008 limited for 9 years. I am tired of changing oils for the car for last 2 years. I got a letter from Toyota stating that they will fix the excessive oil consumption issues under extended warranty maintenance. But when I contacted the dealership, they are saying there is rust on the car and they will fix it only if I pay the cost that might be ranging from500 dollars to more than 1000 dollars. I have contacted Toyota executive office to discuss the matter but sorry to inform you all that I got a very harsh treatment from the executive rep. …”

“While driving at normal highway speeds I passed through a puddle on the highway and during this event, my charcoal filter assembly was torn off my RAV4. It was left dangling below the car and had to be replaced. I did some research on the internet and was surprised to hear that this is a very common problem and that Toyota has designed a shield for this filter assembly on newer models, so I figured I would lodge a complaint, as this is highly unusual to have a piece of your car tear off during normal highway driving.”

“I purchased my Toyota RAV4 in january 2008 at Toyota of fort worth; my warranty expired on january 19, 2012. The car has around 58,000 miles on it. After purchasing the vehicle, I would bring it in, to the same agency, every 5,000 miles for the routine scheduled maintenance. On june 9, 2011 I began taking my Toyota to freeman Toyota in hurst since it was closer to where I live. Unfortunately, I noticed that after 2,500 miles the fluid levels were dangerously low before the scheduled maintenance was due. Therefore I would bring in the car earlier that expected. …”