9.4
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$3,725.00
Average Mileage:
77,877 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace engine (6 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
engine problem
Helpful Websites About 2002 Toyota RAV4 oil sludge resulting in engine failure
2009May 01
RAV4 2.0L
- Manual transmission
- 127,381 miles
iv had the oil sludge problem as well, when i dismantled the oil tank and examined the oil pump the pick up filter in the sump was totally clogged with sediment. the pick up filter is the size 50mm in diameter there for resulting in quicker clogging. recommend even more regular oil changes up to every 5000km at the most and check the the oil pick up as often as possible. the damage was so extensive from the loss of oil pressure it snapped the pistons; result replacement of the entire engine. replacement oil pumps with greater pick up filter circumferences should be made available and affordable to prevent this event from re-occurring.
2009Feb 10
RAV4 EX 2.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 66,667 miles
Engine started to run roughly, engine died 200 miles from home. Car was towed to repair shop - The fix was $4,000 engine replacement. Wouldn't buy another Toyota EVER
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2009Feb 05
RAV4 LX 2.0L
- Manual transmission
- 89,565 miles
Engine light came on so I got off the interstate. I heard a knocking sound and the Toyota dealership said the only thing that can be done is to replace the engine at a cost of $6700. I don't understand why they are quick to say you didn't maintain you car. I guess Toyota is not a reliable car! This was going to be my last car, so this SUCKS!
2002Dec 23
RAV4 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 49,524 miles
Engine light came on got off interstate immediately..changed oil @ jiffylube got back on interstate, oil light flickering then engine loss all power and died....Had wrecker towed me 16 miles to nearest Toyota dealership....$365...tow bill....Toyota dealership gave me two options on engine replacement $7,000.00 option one... Option two was $8,000.00 ......................I bought this car because its a toyota and reliable....This really sucks....
2008Dec 23
RAV4
- Automatic transmission
- 89,000 miles
My oil light came on, then 2 miles later the engine light came on. Immediately I started losing power and heard a knocking sound. I pulled over right away and later had it towed. The Toyota dealership said I had sludge in my engine and the only thing that can be done is to replace the entire engine at a cost of $7000. I've read so much about Toyota sludge problems and now I see that this isn't an isolated incident. I don't understand why on earth the Rav4 was not included in this class action lawsuit when apparently it's a problem with all makes of Toyota. They are quick to say you didn't maintain your car and, of course, not mention that this is a widespread problem with Toyota engines. I guess I should talk with my attorney to see if maybe the Rav4 should get it's day in court.
2007Mar 05
(reported on)RAV4 L
- Automatic transmission
- 67,000 miles
I have a 2002 Rav 4. My oil was checked regularly. My engine literally melted last Nov 2006, 7 months after warranty. I had my oil changed the weekend before this occurred. I spent over $3,000 in replacing the engine and I have pictures of the oil sludge that caused the problem. My vehicle was not included in the class-action suit that Toyata lost. Why does Toyata have to be sued to do the right thing? What happened to ethics, on the contrary, Toyota pretty much said "Not my problem".
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2008Nov 12
RAV4 2.0L V4
In 2003 we bought a brand new 2002 Toyota Rav4. In 2007, the engine seized up at 56,000 miles. we took it to Toyota and they told us it would cost $7,000 because they needed to replace the engine. After gathering all our maintanence history and much dileberation Toyota agreed to replace the engine but we had to pay for the labor ($2500); We agreed. After they did the work, we heard a soft constant beating sound coming from the engine. When we took it back, we were told that sound was normal when a new engine is installed and it will go away -- It didn't. 18 months and 10,000 miles later, the engine died again. Baffled at how two seperate engines can die we took it to our personal mechanic. He explained to us that the engine was never replaced, but rebuilt. We took it back to the dealership and they refused to help us. So did Toyota Corp.
They have a settlement for defective engines for the same generation engines (1997-2002) for almost every model. Except the Rav4.
What makes it worse was I was told I was getting a new engine. At the same time my personal mechanic had found me a used engine (12,000 mi) for 2300 including installation. Had I knew they were going to rebuild it, I would have went with that option. so they screwed me out of 2500, a car, and a chance at actually fixing the car. if you divide the mileage by how much the car costed me, it would have been more cost effective for me to by a 600 class Mercedez!
Mostafa S.
Fords, NJ, USA
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