2008 Toyota RAV4 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 575 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Toyota RAV4, 1% of the 575 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This was my problem one year ago and listed on this page under the date 3/6/2015 ABS light, vsc light, brake light and traction control light illuminated causing all systems to be inoperative. After taking car to local dealer problem was found to be bad left wheel speed sensor, harness for sensor and wheel hub that had corrosion on it possibly from living in an area that deices roads with salt. In my research it has been brought to my attention through several Toyota blogs this is a recurring problem around the country. …”
NHTSA complaint #10851282, filed 2016-03, 102,000 miles“Abs light, vsc light, brake light and traction control light illuminated causing all systems to be inoperative. After taking car to local dealer problem was found to be bad left wheel speed sensor, harness for sensor and wheel hub that had corrosion on it possibly from living in an area that deices roads with salt. In my research it has been brought to my attention through several Toyota blogs this is a recurring problem around the country. Several people have had the same complaint and the associated cost to fix this problem is expensive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10692554, filed 2015-03, 94,000 miles“On october 5 and 6, 2015 my 2008 Toyota RAV4 was in for service at piercey Toyota in milpitas to replace all four tires, front/back brakes and front shock absorbers, a total of $2,000. On october 8, 2015, while I was driving my car back from stanford lucile packard over dumbarton bridge, I have noticed that my brakes would not engage and I could not slow down my car. Just before this event, the ABS, vsc, and slip warning lights all came on. The brake pedal felt very stiff and I was not able to do any repetitive pumping of the brake. I called 911 and requested assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10781843, filed 2015-10, 124,019 miles“I'm checking to see if there is a recall on the exhilaration of gas pedal. Every time I stat the truck it has a loud and high exhilarate in an stationary position. When I put it into drive it takes off at a fast rate”
NHTSA complaint #11316992, filed 2020-03“Vehicle in motion on street sudden acceleration.was going slow step on brake put in park. Heard engine reup felt like wanting to go by itself. Happened once to my wife and once to me while driving on city street. Call Toyota dealer service dept. Asked about recall. Was told yes for recall. Too vehicle in was giving printout of recalls.showing floor interference problem to accelerator. Was not offered a recheck on ongoing same accelerator problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11036015, filed 2017-10Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2011 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 17 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 16 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota RAV4
137 complaintsVehicle speed control
92 complaintsSuspension
81 complaintsSteering
73 complaintsAir bags
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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