Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 86 of 86 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 70 of 86 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
25 complaint records
"THE FIRST IS ISSUE IS THE OIL CONSUMPTION IT CONSUME ALMOST 1Q IN 2K WHICH IS NOT WHAT IS SUPPOSE TO BE HAPPENING. I ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS AND THE ENGINE BLEW WITH NO WARNING NO OIL LIGHT ON NOTHING...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Body & structure
22 complaint records
"THE HATCHBACK LATCH HAS BROKEN FOR THE SECOND TIME. BOTH TIMES WERE UNDER MINIMAL USE. THE PART IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Air bags
13 complaint records10 crash reports
"MOTOR VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER AND HIT A LIGHT POLE. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY TO PROTECT OCCUPANT. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V036000 | Equipment | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. | Normally free |
| 10V035000 | Equipment | GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. | Normally free |
| 09V223000 | Equipment | TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. | Normally free |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-TT-0117-20 Dec 2020 | Visibility | TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged. | |
| ZE7 Phase 2 POL1 Jan 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption. | |
| ZE7 Aug 2016 | Equipment | WARRANTY POLICY BULLETIN (POL14-12): ADDED THE SHORT BLOCK RELEASE AUTHORIZATION FLOW CHART. TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED SOME REPORTS WHERE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. | |
| ZE7_Warranty Pol Aug 2016 | Engine | Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Added the Short Block Release Authorization Flow Chart. Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. | |
| POL14-12 Jun 2016 | Engine | WARRANTY POLICY BULLETIN (POL14-12): TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED SOME REPORTS WHERE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TOYOTA IS NOW ANNOUNCING THE PART REPLACEMENT PHASE OF WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ZE7 FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZE7_PHASE2 11/18 Nov 2015 | Equipment | "WPB: THE ENGINE IS COVERED UNDER THE TOYOTA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 5 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST USE OR 60,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST). | |
| ZE7_Phase 2_Warr Nov 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | WPB: The engine is covered under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). | |
| ZE7_PHASE2 11/17 Nov 2015 | Engine | "WPB: THE ENGINE IS COVERED UNDER THE TOYOTA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 5 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST USE OR 60,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST). | |
| ZE7_IMP 11/12 Nov 2015 | Equipment | DD: IN LIMITED CASES VEHICLES BEING SERVICED FOR ZE7 WILL REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT SHORT BLOCK. DEALERS WILL NEED TO INSTALL THE DOWEL PINS BETWEEN THE SHORT BLOCK AND LOWER CRANKCASE WHEN PERFORMING THIS REPAIR. | |
| ZE7_Important Do Nov 2015 | Electrical System | DD: In limited cases vehicles being serviced for ZE7 will require a replacement short block. Dealers will need to install the dowel pins between the short block and lower crankcase when performing this repair. | |
| S-SB-0024-11 REV Nov 2015 | Engine | "SSB: SOME 2007 2010 MODEL YEAR TC AND 2008 2015 MODEL YEAR XB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2AZ-FE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE PISTON ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MINIMIZE OIL CONSUMPTION. USE THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION." | |
| POL 14-12 Oct 2015 | Equipment | WPB: TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED SOME REPORTS WHERE THE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TOYOTA IS NOW ANNOUNCING THE PART REPLACEMENT PHASE OF WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ZE7 FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. | |
| ZE7_Phase 2_WPB( Oct 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | WPB: Toyota has received some reports where the vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive oil consumption. | |
| S-TT-0099-15 Oct 2015 | Engine | "TT: THERE HAS BEEN SOME CONCERN WITH 3 PIECE PISTON RING INSTALLATIONS FOR 2AZ-FE ENGINES. THIS TECH TIP CONTAINS THE ACCEPTED INSTALLATION METHOD REQUIRED FOR SCION VEHICLES." | |
| S-TT-0098-15 Sep 2015 | Engine | "TT: BASED ON CURRENT PART ORDER ALLOCATION, SOME PISTON TYPES HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED WHILE UNDERGOING THE ZE7 2AZ OIL CONSUMPTION REPAIR PROCEDURE. | |
| WPB (POL 14-12)_ Sep 2015 | Engine | WPB: TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED SOME REPORTS WHERE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TOYOTA IS NOW ANNOUNCING THE PART REPLACEMENT PHASE OF WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ZE7 FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. | |
| ZE7_Service Cons Aug 2015 | Engine | Warranty Enhancement: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007-2009... | |
| ZE7_Warranty Enh Jul 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EC: Currently the Reair Kit for RAV4 Vehicles PN: 04004-11828 is missing exhaust gasket 90917-06078 at this time to supplement this kit contents. The warranty system has been modified to accept this additional required part. | |
| ZE7_Service Cons Jun 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007 - 2009 Camry, Certain 2007 - 2011... | |
| ZE7_WPB_WEP_Publ Jun 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption. | |
| S-SB-0015-14 Rev May 2015 | Engine | SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. | |
| ZE7_WEP_Customer May 2015 | Equipment | DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide to include the expansion vehicles; please refer to TIS for the most current version. All previous versions of this document should be discarded. | |
| S-SB-0005-15 May 2015 | Equipment | SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. | |
| ZE7_WEP_Region L May 2015 | Engine | RL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007-2009 Camry, Certain 2007-2011... | |
| ZE7_WEP_Dealer L May 2015 | Engine | DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007-2009 Camry, Certain 2007-2011... | |
| ZE7_Dealer Daily May 2015 | Engine | DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide to include the expansion vehicles; please refer to TIS for the most current version. All previous versions of this document should be discarded. | |
| ZE7_POL14-12_WEP Apr 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. This Warranty Enhancement Program will be launched in two phases due to current part production capacity limitations. | |
| ZE7_WEP_Warranty Apr 2015 | Engine | WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. This Warranty Enhancement Program will be launched in two phases due to current part production capacity limitations. | |
| ZE7_VIN Expansio Apr 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is preparing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007 - 2009 Camry, Certain 2007 - 2011... | |
| S-SB-0031-14 Rev Apr 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SSB: Some 2007 - 2009 model year tC and 2008 - 2015 model year xB vehicles equipped with 2AZ-FE engines may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Use the Inspection Procedure in this bulletin to confirm this condition. | |
| S-SB-0023-11 Rev Apr 2015 | Electrical System | SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. | |
| ZE7_Part Status Mar 2015 | Engine | Electronic Communication: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain... | |
| S-SB-0002-15 Feb 2015 | Structure | SSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. | |
| ZE7_WEP_Updated_ Feb 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EC: The Tamper Tape recommended for the 2AZ-FE Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Procedure found in T-SB-0158 (Toyota) and S-SB-0031-14 (Scion) is now available at the MDC. The bulletins will be updated to reflect the new ordering process and posted on TIS in the near future. | |
| S-SB-0024-11 Rev Jan 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SSB: Some 2007 - 2010 model year tC and 2008 - 2015 model year xB vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition. | |
| ZE7_Electronic C Dec 2014 | Equipment | Electronic Communication: Toyota recently released T-SB-0158-14 and S-SB-0031-14 to provide an inspection procedure and signoff sheet for excessive engine oil consumption testing on 2AZ engine models. | |
| ZE7_Dealer Lette Dec 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Letter: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is preparing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer compaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on certain 2007-2009 Camry, Certain... | |
| S-SB-0031-14 Dec 2014 | Engine | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-SB-0003-11 Rev Oct 2014 | Wheels | TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. | |
| S-SB-0005-11 Rev Oct 2014 | Power Train | TSB: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Here are some important tips when working with ATF-WS in Toyota vehicles requiring its use. | |
| S-SB-0024-14 Oct 2014 | Power Train | TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON," shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. | |
| S-SB-0041-08 Rev Oct 2014 | Power Train | TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions. | |
| S-SB-0020-11 Rev Oct 2014 | Power Train | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see S-SB-0024-14. | |
| S SB 0024 14A Oct 2014 | Power Train | Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions | |
| S-SB-0040-08 Rev Sep 2014 | Power Train | TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year automatic transmissions. | |
| S-SB-0017-14 Rev Jul 2014 | Equipment | TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. | |
| S-SB-0017-14 Jul 2014 | Equipment | TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. | |
| S SB 0017 14A Jul 2014 | Electrical System | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset | |
| S-SB-0015-14 Jun 2014 | Electrical System | TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. | |
| S-SB-0003-10 Rev Jun 2014 | Unknown Or Other | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 6, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. | |
| S-TT-0059-13 Jan 2014 | Air Bags | Scion vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. | |
| S-SB-0042-13 Dec 2013 | Visibility/Wiper | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-SB-0037-11 Rev Nov 2013 | Air Bags | All Scion models may include side airbags as optional equipment. Scion does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Scion may affect side airbag... | |
| S-TT-0075-13 Oct 2013 | Visibility | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-SB-0020-11 Oct 2013 | Power Train | The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. | |
| S-TT-0069-13 Sep 2013 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-TT-0069-13 Aug 2013 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| S-SB-0001-10 Rev Jul 2013 | Structure | Some 2005 ? 2010 model year tC vehicles may exhibit a condition where the back door garnish becomes loose, and in some cases continued usage of the loose garnish may result in breakage. | |
| S-TT-0032-11 Rev Jul 2013 | Equipment | Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only. | |
| S-TT-0032-11 Rev May 2013 | Tires | Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations. |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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