2008 Toyota RAV4 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 575 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,540miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Toyota RAV4, 1% of the 575 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,540 miles. 2 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.
“This is my effort to submit a comment on your regulations, not a complaint of an incident. I was directed to this form by lou molina at NHTSA. I am a driver who for health reasons wishes to sit erect. I am not fat, and of normal height (5'6 ). This last weekend I purchased a RAV4. The headrests intrude intolerably into my head space. In order to sit at my preferred angle and keep my back to the seatback, my head is tilted down so that I must raise my eyes to look over my eyeglasses, or my straight vision is directed to the center of the steering wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10240748, filed 2008-09, 80 miles“The driver's seat back frame wasn't properly closed out which resulted in the degradation of padding and eventual cutting through of the seat cover fabric over the course of time. The frame has a sharp edge that should have been rounded or covered in a manner so as not to cut into the padding. At this point the frame has cut through a portion of the fabric and is cutting into the driver. The primary safety concern is the sharp frame could cause injury to the driver (especially if the vehicle was rear-ended in an off-center, driver side impact) by cutting into the driver's back. …”
NHTSA complaint #11156871, filed 2018-12, 183,000 miles“My vehicle has never been in an accident. All recalls have been fixed and then I started having an issue with the occupation detector in the passenger seat. It is not registering that there is an occupant over 1/2 the time. Since this is a costly repair (about 500$) I take it to heart knowing my vehicle is not safe at all times. I do have 2 children and this is our primary family vehicle. I do not think this is a part that an owner should be responsible to fix since it is a safety issue. Every now and then it will function but it's been on solid for over two weeks. Hence my email.”
NHTSA complaint #11190561, filed 2019-03“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that the rear seats became worn, frayed and damaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who inspected the vehicle and replaced the damaged rear seats at no expense to the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10586116, filed 2014-05Related recalls
- 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2006–2011, Camry 1988–1990, 2005–2010, Highlander 2005–2011 +11 more
- 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2007–2011, Sienna 2005–2011, Sequoia 2005–2011 +10 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 18 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
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