NHTSA Complaint #11654725 — 2008 TOYOTA RAV4

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11654725
Vehicle	2008 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 7, 2023
Date Filed	April 15, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

Issue started when I noticed the vehicle was burning oil, hence why I had to keep refilling the oil levels often. This is an issue many other RAV4 owners have reported. However, the problem was made worse when my mother used my vehicle to pick up some family from the nearest airport. On her way home, my engine blew a hole through itself, causing an engine fire. If it wasn't for the swift thinking of my stepfather, she, him, and my brothers could've been seriously injured or killed. I firmly believe this has to do with the reason why the engine was burning oil.

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