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Common Problems with 2008 Toyota RAV4

Retrospectively, the 2008 Toyota RAV4 had 597 complaints, and 19% of issues had something to do with ENGINE problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2008 Toyota RAV4?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2008 Toyota RAV4 fall into the category of ENGINE. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE 116 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 91 SUSPENSION 75 STEERING 64 AIR BAGS 47 POWER TRAIN 28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23 SEAT BELTS 18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16 SERVICE BRAKES 14 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7 EQUIPMENT 6 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 6 VISIBILITY/WIPER 6 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6 VISIBILITY 5 WHEELS 5 TIRES 5 SEATS 4 STRUCTURE 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 3 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1

Worst 2008 Toyota RAV4 Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 Toyota RAV4 January 29, 2010 Victims: 3 Mileage: 9500 miles

On friday, january 29th, 2010, my wife was driving our 2008 toyota rav 4 when the brakes were ineffective at slowing the vehicle as she approached a s...

SIDE/WINDOW
2008 Toyota RAV4 June 27, 2010 Victims: 3 Mileage: 29500 miles

Turned on ignition and the side airbags deployed. *tr

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 Toyota RAV4 December 17, 2011 Victims: 2 Mileage: 80000 miles

Was at a complete stop at a signal. had foot on the brake. engine surged to approx 6500 rpm plowed into the vehicle in front of me. i climbed on the o...