Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Toyota RAV4 has 27 NHTSA other complaints and 3 other-related recalls.
27
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
09V223000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA 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 ...
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF...
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased the vehicle on [XXX] after seeing the carfax report the dealer furnished. Now my car is ... |
| Nov 8, 2019 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | I'M CHECKING TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THE EXHILARATION OF GAS PEDAL. EVERY TIME I STAT THE TR... |
| Dec 1, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | RAV 4 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT COMES ON HAD TO SPEND OVER $1000.00 TO GET IT TO STAY OFF CHARCOAL CANIS... |
| Oct 22, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 - EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ON 2AZ-FE ENGINE LSC ZE7 MY DAUGHTERS TOYOTA RAV4 WAS ... |
| Jun 15, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | OVER OIL CONSUMPTION |
| Nov 23, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ABNORMAL ACCELERATION AT TIMES WHEN I'M IN THE FREEWAY OR SIDE STREET. AS IF PEDAL STICKS. |
| Feb 24, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES BUT THE DEALERS DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEMS, WHAT CAN I ... |
| Feb 15, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WON'T STAY UP. APPARENTLY THIS IS WELL-KNOWN DEFECT THAT HAS AN EXPENSIVE FI... |
| Feb 1, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | OIL CONSUMPTION !! SEEMS TO BE BURNING OIL . I HAD A SMALL OIL LEAK FIXED SO IT'S NOT LEAKING AT ALL... |
| May 21, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ON SATURDAY MAY 21 2016 AT 11:00AM I WAS PARALLEL PARKING. I BACKED UP IN THE SPACE. I THEN PULLED U... |
| Apr 15, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY 2008 RAV4 WITH 69,548 MILES WAS IN MOTION (APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH) WHEN MY DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR BECA... |
| Mar 1, 2016 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | THIS WAS MY PROBLEM ONE YEAR AGO AND LISTED ON THIS PAGE UNDER THE DATE 3/6/2015 ABS LIGHT, VSC LIGH... |
| Jan 20, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | PRIOR TO 2015, 2 DIFFERENT SERVICE COMPANIES ON 2 SEPARATE SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE INFORMED ME THAT THE... |
| Aug 26, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PREMATURE EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE BEFORE 80,000 MILES OR 8 YEARS. TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE WITH T... |
| Jun 26, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE HOSE CONNECTING THE CANISTER FILTER TO THE CANISTER BROKE OFF DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND I DIDN'T S... |
| Jun 10, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAKING LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP AND GOING FORWARD. AFTER FURTHER DISCU... |
| Sep 3, 2013 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,ENGINE | CHECK ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON; WENT O DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED; LOST 3 QUARTS OF OIL SINCE LAST SCHED... |
| Jan 1, 2013 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4 LIMITED 4 CYLINDER MODEL, BURNS TOO MUCH ENGINE OIL. THE ENGINE IS MAKING A L... |
| Jun 1, 2011 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER SENDS CORRESPONDENCE IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER NO ... |
| Jan 21, 2011 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2008 4 CLY RAV4 SPORT WITH 24700 MILES. CONCERN: 1/20/11 THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT CAME ON AND AFTER... |