2008 Toyota RAV4 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 575 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Toyota RAV4, 1% of the 575 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,150 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Check engine oil light came on; went o dealer to have checked; lost 3 quarts of oil since last schedules oil change. Dealer says it was within their acceptable range. Today called and said I need new engine which they say will cost me thousands”
NHTSA complaint #10542351, filed 2013-09, 78,000 miles“Last august I experienced a stuck accelerator on my 2008 Toyota RAV4. It happened only once and hasn't repeated. It was while approaching an intersection red light fortunately with no cars in front of me. I was able to overcome the acceleration by standing on the brake and shifting into neutral. When Toyota came out with the recall for floor mats my car was not one of the models with those typr of floor mats and the mats in the car are fastened down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10306925, filed 2010-02, 15,300 miles“I am reporting and acceleration problem in my 2008 Toyota RAV4. The problem occurs randomly as I am approaching and slowing down for a stop sign or a traffic light. There is a slight surge in the car, even though my foot is on the break as I am slowing down. I estimate this problem has occurred around 10 times in the 19,000 miles that I have owned the RAV4. I cannot duplicate or replicate the surge at will, as I said it occurs randomly. The events of the last months with toyotas has prompted me to report this situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10307416, filed 2010-02, 19,000 miles“Rear tire cover on a 2008 Toyota RAV4 18 wheels sport edition. Rear tire cover over time (within 10 months) has become loose and has blown off several times, once in a car wash and the other while driving down the interstate. Both times, serious scratch and paint damage was received. I verified that the zipper was fully zipped and elastic was covering the bottom of the tire. I find that over time the cover slowly works itself off until it falls off. As this is a factory installed option cover, there appears to be a defect in manufacturing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10273849, filed 2009-06, 17,000 miles“I have already made a previous complaint about acceleration problems with my RAV4 that caused an accident. I am still having issues regarding this problem. My car will suddenly jump while barely pushing the gas pedal. It does not do it all the time but will do so randomly which is even worse because one doesn't know when it will happen. It is scary driving a vehicle that from minute to minute you have no idea when this will happen again. It did it again just yesterday as I was taking off from an intersection, I barely missed the car in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10285763, filed 2009-09, 9,333 milesRelated recalls
- 10V035000Feb 3, 2010Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2005–2010, Scion TC 2005–2010, Toyota Camry 2005–2010 +18 more
- 10V036000Feb 3, 2010Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2005–2010, Sienna 2004–2011, Camry 2005–2011 +17 more
- 09V223000Jun 15, 2009Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2006–2009, Tacoma 2005–2009, Tundra 2006–2010 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251070Jan 22, 2024OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10238157May 30, 2023TSB: 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…
- 10220174May 26, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10211826Apr 28, 2022CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG - Paint Repair Process Operation Flow Chart
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10201400Jul 26, 2021TSB: Some 2006 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect…
- 10190449Mar 8, 2021OBSOLETE NOTICE March 08, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0044-16.
- 10188913Feb 3, 2021TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10181770Sep 14, 2020Zkg website proper photograph submission
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology