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2008 Toyota RAV4 Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Toyota RAV4 has 15 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Toyota RAV4

Engine
137
Suspension
76
Speed Control
75
Steering
73
Airbags
50
Powertrain
31
Other
27
Brakes
24
Electrical
22
Visibility
16
Structure
15
Seat Belts
9
Fuel System
6
Tires
5
Seats
3
Wheels
3

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 1, 2022STRUCTUREThe paint on my car is peeling all over. There has been a recall with other years of this vehicle bu...
Dec 27, 2021STRUCTUREThis vehicle will not pass inspection due to unsafe frame/rotted frame. I've brought it to three di...
Oct 31, 2021STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERSevere rust on frame and undercarriage. Other 2008 Toyota models were recalled due to the same rust ...
Jul 23, 2021STRUCTUREI purchased this vehicle used in 2013 it had a recall in 2014 for pin welds and Rocker panels and no...
Jun 17, 2017STRUCTUREMY TOYOTA RAV WHITE PERIL PANT IS PEELING OFF. HAS BEEN FOR TWO YEARS. THIS IS SUPPOSE TO BE A LIMIT...
Mar 27, 2017STRUCTUREHOOD LATCH FAILURE. DRIVING FOR OVER 3 HOURS ON HIGHWAY, SUDDEN GUST OF WIND, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN T...
Jan 2, 2017STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTOYOTA RAV4 2008 LIMITED SUNROOF EXPLODED GOING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE (NO OTHER FACTORS, SUCH AS W...
Aug 2, 2016STRUCTURETHERE ARE 2 ISSUES WITH THE CAR: 1. THE AIR DYNAMICS OF THE CAR MAKES ALL SMALL PEBELS RUN INTO THE...
May 30, 2016STRUCTUREDRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT ABOUT THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT OF 75 MPH, PART OF THE PLASTIC WHEEL WELL CO...
Jul 17, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED IN THE VEH...
Jan 10, 2014STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND WENT FOR THE BRAKE AND THE CAR ...
Jan 1, 2011STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDRIVER DOOR, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, AND TAILGATE DOOR LOCK MECHANISMS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED, NOT LOCKING...
Mar 17, 2009STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT NOTICED MICE ENTERING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS P...
Apr 1, 2008STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 35 TO 45 MPH WITH BOTH REAR WINDOWS OPENED, T...
Feb 1, 2008STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT OBSERVED MICE ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE C...

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