Recall: 2007 Toyota RAV4 Suffers Engine Problems

**JoeT** · 10-29-2007, 06:53 PM

Toyota Australia Reels From Second Engine Blow

Ian Porter
29 October 2007
www.drive.com.au

Local car maker Toyota has suspended sales of another model because of an engine problem, with the new V6-powered RAV4 closely following the Aurion TRD to the medi-lab.

Sales of new RAV4 V6 have been halted while Toyota investigates a problem relating to the 3.5-litre engine.
Toyota has again been hit by an embarassing fault in a new model, with all Australian dealers being ordered to stop selling the new V6-powered RAV4 compact 4WD.

The RAV4 V6 launched only a fortnight ago to join the four-cylinder model launched in early 2006. A problem relating to the engine follows shortly after Toyota Australia's Aurion TRD resumed sales in October after an investigation into an engine failure.

Toyota Australia spokesperson Mike Breen says the RAV4's 3.5-litre V6, which is shared with the Aurion, Kluger, and Tarago, is not operating "as smoothly as would be expected", and there appears to be an issue with the engine's electronic managment control system.

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Toyota Aurion TRD Now Back On Sale After Safety Concerns

SaabKing · 10-29-2007, 07:09 PM

The End Times are Coming!

vanshmack · 10-29-2007, 07:26 PM

I remember 2004 being a rough year for GM in the recall department, but at least they spread them out a little! Toyota has been hit with recall after recall, all in a very short time frame. Add to that all the press (Consumer Reports, etc), and all of a sudden, that big shiny "T" is starting to look a bit tarnished.

Am I gloating? Damn right! It's nice to see the evil empire on the defensive.

CBECK · 10-29-2007, 07:32 PM

God has shunned the light on toyotas b-****

redTT · 10-29-2007, 07:34 PM

An exploding engine with the TRD and now this, yet Toyota still hasnt issued a recall.

lonestarnox · 10-29-2007, 07:43 PM

I'm sure the many Toy apologists will have some spin to put on this. If GM was going through this it would be the leading item on the major cable news channels. But I love it. Is this what Toy refers to as "moving forward"?

zete · 10-29-2007, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redTT

An exploding engine with the TRD and now this, yet Toyota still hasnt issued a recall.

It's not a safety issue if the car doesn't run.

But it does seem to be issue after issue for Toyota. I guess Toyota wanted to be GM so bad they got all of GM's karma. Must be a bummer in Toyota-land.

CRBoyd91 · 10-29-2007, 07:52 PM

Somebody at Toyota is probably contemplating suicide right now.

PA Dweller · 10-29-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaabKing

The End Times are Coming!

Tell me about it, I am worried. I guess Toyota can no longer say they have a great reputation for reliability.

JetMech · 10-29-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PA Dweller

Tell me about it, I am worried. I guess Toyota can no longer say they have a great reputation for reliability.

Toyota may not be able to, but all the domestic haters will have no problem saying it for them.

ByTheLake · 10-29-2007, 08:03 PM

Wow, sometimes I think I'm dreaming and I'll wake up and these Toyota recalls would have just been a dream.

I wonder how long it will take before the Toyota reputation takes a serious hit?

PA Dweller · 10-29-2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetMech

Toyota may not be able to, but all the domestic haters will have no problem saying it for them.

Then when you tell them all about Toyota's recent problems they will tell you how GM or Ford made crap 20-30 years ago.

blank disk · 10-29-2007, 08:22 PM

Omg.....

Hunid Racks · 10-29-2007, 08:24 PM

Toyota, moving forward......as long as it's downhill with a push.

burningsquirrel · 10-29-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redTT

An exploding engine with the TRD and now this, yet Toyota still hasnt issued a recall.

no recalls, just "warranty enhancements."

10-29-2007, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeT GMI's Holden Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 4,771	Recall: 2007 Toyota RAV4 Suffers Engine Problems Toyota Australia Reels From Second Engine Blow Ian Porter 29 October 2007 www.drive.com.au Local car maker Toyota has suspended sales of another model because of an engine problem, with the new V6-powered RAV4 closely following the Aurion TRD to the medi-lab. Sales of new RAV4 V6 have been halted while Toyota investigates a problem relating to the 3.5-litre engine. Toyota has again been hit by an embarassing fault in a new model, with all Australian dealers being ordered to stop selling the new V6-powered RAV4 compact 4WD. The RAV4 V6 launched only a fortnight ago to join the four-cylinder model launched in early 2006. A problem relating to the engine follows shortly after Toyota Australia's Aurion TRD resumed sales in October after an investigation into an engine failure. Toyota Australia spokesperson Mike Breen says the RAV4's 3.5-litre V6, which is shared with the Aurion, Kluger, and Tarago, is not operating "as smoothly as would be expected", and there appears to be an issue with the engine's electronic managment control system. Click here to continue article Toyota Aurion TRD Now Back On Sale After Safety Concerns Last edited by JoeT : 10-29-2007 at 07:44 PM.

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SaabKing 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Drives: Me: 2003 Saab 93 SS Wife: 2008 Saturn VUE XR Posts: 277	Re: Recall: 2007 Toyota RAV4 Suffering Engine Problem The End Times are Coming!

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vanshmack 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: People's Republic of California Drives: 2007 Tahoe LT, 1987 Buick Grand National Posts: 1,355	Re: Recall: 2007 Toyota RAV4 Suffering Engine Problem I remember 2004 being a rough year for GM in the recall department, but at least they spread them out a little! Toyota has been hit with recall after recall, all in a very short time frame. Add to that all the press (Consumer Reports, etc), and all of a sudden, that big shiny "T" is starting to look a bit tarnished. Am I gloating? Damn right! It's nice to see the evil empire on the defensive. __________________ Just say "NO" to bailouts and all forms of socialism, be it corporate or populist. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 1987 Buick Grand National: Alky drinker! 1977 Camaro LT: Vortec 4800 with 4L80-E

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lonestarnox 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Drives: 2007 Chevy Equinox 2LT Posts: 51	Re: Recall: 2007 Toyota RAV4 Suffering Engine Problem I'm sure the many Toy apologists will have some spin to put on this. If GM was going through this it would be the leading item on the major cable news channels. But I love it. Is this what Toy refers to as "moving forward"? __________________ 2007 Chevrolet Equinox LT 1974 Olds Cutlass Supreme coupe 1978 Olds Delta 88 403 (project car)

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blank disk 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 971	Re: Recall: 2007 Toyota RAV4 Suffers Engine Problems Omg.....

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