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2008 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 247 repairs.
2008 Toyota RAV4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 198 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota RAV4
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| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201181000 mi | Engine Blown | ||
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
turbocharged 134hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Great Britain Dec 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Oct 201038300 mi | Car was in for 40,000 service. Mechanic found a leak in water pump. This was replaced with new unit as a warranty item. (I was unaware of a problem) | ||
| Feb 201478000 mi£400 | Bushes worn. Cause was thought to be speed humps on roads | ||
| Aug 201483000 mi£180 | Parking brake stuck on. Shop stripped cleaned and replaced brake shoes, readjusted. Sway bar securing bolt sheared | ||
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Louisiana, United States Oct 2008 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Dec 20096000 mi | T-SB-0067-08 Noise from Auxiliary Port with External Device. Not really having a problem with Ipod noise but thought I would go ahead and get this fixed while under warranty. | ||
| Jun 20108000 mi | After accelerating, a strong sulphur smell is detected in the passenger compartment. Seems to be worse when the A/C is in recirculate mode. No relevant TSB's seem to apply to my VIN. They say it's "normal". | ||
| Jan 201111800 mi | Rear window defroster inop. Dealer replaced rear glass under original factory warranty. | ||
| Sep 201119000 mi | Transmission whine per T-SB-0192-10. Phase 1 performed, specifically replacing mounts and dampers to solve a whining noise. The noise was still there, so a new transmission was ordered. Transmission replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201120000 mi | Creaking sound from driver's seat. Seat frame replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201543000 mi | Noisy water pump--bad bearing. | ||
| Apr 201647200 mi | Clunking sound and feeling in steering wheel during low speed maneuvers such as looking for a parking space. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Michigan, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201262000 miUS $150 | Noise coming from rear that sounded like a pump was running. happened at various times. Spent 3 days trying to diagnose, but no luck. Could be fuel vapor release pumps failing? Spent money to diagnose, but no resolution. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201351000 mi | Rear shock absorber was leaking | ||
| Sep 201356000 mi | 02 sensor died | ||
| Oct 201356300 mi | catalytic converter had a hole in it. | ||
| Nov 201357400 mi | Fuel pump stopped working | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alabama, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 2015115500 miUS $680 | Replace left front wheel bearing. | ||
| Mar 2016123000 miUS $860 | Replaced water pump | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in South Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 2013101000 miUS $280 | O2 sensor replaced | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 201034600 mi | There was, apparently, a TSB on my electric power steering, and I noticed no problem before. It was fixed in a couple of hours. The steering feels slightly heavier now but it is barely noticeable. | ||
| Aug 201242600 mi | Water pump was leaking coolant at a slow rate. Coolant got onto the drive belt, causing squeaking. Belt was replaced as it had coolant on it, and was not covered under warranty, but it was borderline needing replacement anyway. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Georgia, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 201356000 miUS $100 | Battery died, replaced | ||
| Feb 2015109000 miUS $50 | Random misfire threw engine code. Replaced spark plugs, issue resloved. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 200914000 mi | CD #6 stuck in JBL changer. After dealer "looked at" the unit, none of the CDs would play or eject. Dealer installed new JBL audio unit | ||
| Aug 201472900 miUS $361 | Driver side front bearing hub assembly was replaced Rear shocks replaced Non-dealer shop replaced shocks with wrong length then refused to even look at their work, so I went to dealer who diagnosed and corrected the problem with the right shocks. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ohio, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 200931252 mi | Reprogrammed Computer | ||
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2021 | |||
| May 201138640 miC $128 | clamp came off hose going to part of radiator and antifreeze leaked out | ||
| Mar 2017128960 miC $900 | Front wheel liners damaged from ice snow build up. Large chunk broken off. Leading to outside air tempersture sensor malfunctioning. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States Aug 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Sep 201060000 mi | Water pump was leaking 2 days after I had the vehicle the noise happened and I had to take it in to check. The dealer service dept found the problem and replaced the water pump. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Nov 2009 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jun 201020460 miC $5120 | Water pump replaced..coolant leak. New brake pads and resurfaced rotors. | ||
| Mar 201129760 miC $35 | water in muffler. | ||
| Mar 201576880 miC $95 | Swaybar bushings replaced in front end | ||
| Jun 201580600 miC $400 | sensor | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201161380 mi | water pump bearing wearing out and getting very noisy | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Jul 201156000 mi | TSB for the engine whine for the V6 completed, which meant a new transmission was installed. | ||
| Apr 2017160000 miUS $1488 | Left #1 and #2 Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valves removed and replaced Bank 1 Ignition coils and spark plugs replaced. Rear brake pad set and rotor replaced. | ||
| Sep 2017166000 miUS $2327 | Replaced steering rack. | ||
| May 2018177000 miUS $600 | Headlight restoration, front tires, replaced muffler | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201154000 miUS $450 | Slow start, cleaned intake and replaced battery. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2010 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Feb 201357660 miC $90 | ENGINE TAKES MORE CRANKING TO START. REPLACED BATTERY WITH HIGHER COLD CRANKING AMP. | ||
| Oct 201379360 miC $560 | Airbag light always on. Dealer diagnosed " code b1801, open in D circuit ", Spiral cable. Paid $65 for diagnostics. Bought spiral cable from dealer $480. Friend mechanic installed spiral cable for $60. Problem solved. Changed airbag spiral cable | ||
| Jan 201549600 miC $280 | Water pump leaking. Replaced water pump from dealer by independent shop. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201034000 mi | Water pump replaced at 33K. Cannot prove but dealer may have bent oil pan during repair. Bend was noticed later during an oil change. | ||
| Oct 2017100000 miUS $1500 | warped rotors | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Oct 20071000 mi | Hand brake needed to be raised very high for it to grab. It isn't normal as none of the others do it but they won't fix it since it still works. | ||
| Sep 201060000 miUS $80 | Brakes making scraping noise. Diagnosed to aftermarket pads that were installed. | ||
| Aug 201187500 miUS $650 | Water pump broke | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Quebec, Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201274400 mi | oil leak timing cover | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Kansas, United States Aug 2015 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Aug 2015125000 miUS $150 | Rear wheel bearings were replaced on both sides of vehicle | ||
| Jun 2016132000 miUS $175 | CV axle driver's side front replacements | ||
| Mar 2017132500 mi | Water Pump | ||
| May 2017142250 miUS $25 | High-pressure VVTI oil line replacement Front main seal replacement | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 201683000 miUS $250 | Replaced all brakes and rotors. Broke lose a seized caliper pin. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Utah, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201679000 miUS $590 | Replaced front struts | ||
| Mar 2022141000 miUS $800 | Water pump, thermostat, and belt | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Utah, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201770000 miUS $75 | Sun visor pulled out of roof while being moved to window position | ||
| Nov 201777000 miUS $300 | Bad amp. Replaced head unit and amp | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jul 2020170000 miUS $2600 | Viscous coupler and rear end | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Sep 201767000 miUS $1200 | Gas Canister leakage - Gas filter replacement | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Illinois, United States Aug 2013 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Sep 201477000 mi | Steering clunked when driving. Had to replace part of steering column. Noise when vehicle is idling. Parts ordered to stop noise. Engine was making noise. Idle pulley had to be replaced. Noise still happens sometimes, but not others. | ||
| Feb 201795000 miUS $8 | Side Marker Lamp out. Replaced. Easy for me to do. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in North Carolina, United States May 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Nov 201666400 miUS $800 | Replace struts | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - May 2018 | |||
| Nov 201244100 mi | Driver side door locks. TSB. | ||
| Jul 201568000 miUS $800 | replace water pump | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201136000 mi | Humming noise from fuel pump; 1st visit was to confirm and order resistor | ||
| Nov 201136000 mi | Fuel pump noise. Hum seems a little louder than before the service. I'll probably ask for another opinion when I take my car in for the side-curtain airbag recall. | ||
| Jun 201565000 mi | Courtesy switch failure (interior lights) Grating or rattling noise on start (intermittent) | ||
| Jul 201671500 miUS $300 | Battery died (Not sure if this counts as maintenance) Leaking strut. I also had other things like oil change and other maintenance done at same time; can't remember total for all things done but it was around $300. Not sure how much the strut alone was. | ||
| Feb 201778000 mi | Grinding noise. Thought it was solenoid sticking on starter. Techs looked, determined starter fine. Noise is VVTI cam rattle. Nothing they can do about it short of major repairs that would be out of pocket. Since the problem is intermittent and only on startup, they said it likely is cosmetic. No work done outside of diagnosis. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada Aug 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 201237200 mi | just under 61K - water pump started to growl. Covered under powertrain warranty but that only had 3 months left on it. | ||
| Oct 201237200 mi | Dealership didnt top-off reservoir for coolant after they replaced water pump. Service adviosr was told this and he put in WIPER fuild. Now system needs to be entirely flushed. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Oct 201258900 miC $800 | automatically switch and lock at 4x4 mode, which keep engine running like crazy and crashed water pump. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Apr 2014115100 miC $450 | Pinion Seal in rear differential leaking | ||
| Jun 2017142600 miC $365 | Right Rear Brake Caliper wouldn't release | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201577500 miC $960 | Replaced water pump | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 201234100 miC $700 | Fuel tank canister, warning lights on, no other symptoms. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States Nov 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Dec 201034000 mi | Was misfiring an all cylinders. after restart problem went away and mechanics didn't know what happened | ||
| Mar 201260000 mi | Water pump leaking. Replaced water pump | ||
| Dec 201275000 mi | Transmission slipping, could not replicate. Update: stayed this way until sold, dealer never found any problems. Muffler rusted through. They put screwdriver through the muffler but still said it is normal. Muffler is on the same pipe as converter and they did not want to deal with it. So I will have to find a shop which can replace only muffler for me. | ||
| Jul 201498000 miUS $500 | All shocks and breaks needed to be replaced | ||
| Aug 201498000 mi | Bought replacement muffler but never installed it. I used putty to cover the muffler holes and it did help a little. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Iowa, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201465000 mi | Replaced 4wd coupler Transmission mounts | ||
| Apr 201570700 miUS $750 | Water Pump Failed | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201024800 mi | Also not a recall but preventative - Water pump was leaking. | ||
| Mar 2018127100 miC $900 | shocks/struts and stabilizer bushings front brake pads and rotors | ||
| Apr 2022181660 miC $600 | replaced muffler due to hole | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Feb 201027280 mi | VVT oil supply hose replaced. | ||
| Jun 201031620 mi | A/C not effective. Replaced leaking service valve and recharge system under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201142160 miC $280 | Slush and ice buildup on unprotected vapor canister filter assy. Pulled unit off of underside. New unit installed with an optional shield now offered on newer models. Very poor engineering for a suv in a winter climate! | ||
| Jul 201257660 miC $150 | AC low, needed recharge. | ||
| May 201365800 mi | Electric coupler for rear differential. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jul 20086000 mi | replaced rear door upper rubber stop/bumper | ||
| Oct 20089000 mi | Broken door latch, drivers side rear door. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2008 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 201160000 mi | water pump failure | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 2008186 mi | Rattling sound from centre console when going tough bumpy roads. rattling sound from centre console when going tough bumpy roads. Taking it back next Tuesday | ||
| Aug 2008310 mi | Factory installed remote starter was not installed properly. After started with remote starter car does not need a key to drive. And it doesn't shut down with the key. The headlight indicater also lights up incorrectly. factory installed remote starter was not installed properly. After started with remote starter car does not need a key to drive. And it doesn't shut down with the key. The headlight indicater also lights up incorrectly. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Maryland, United States Jun 2008 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Dec 201268000 mi | Water pump replaced due to leak. | ||
| Apr 201372000 mi | Transmission replacement per T-SB-0130-12 | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 201022300 mi | Water pump was leaking. Mechanic discovered the problem while in for an oil change and oil hose. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015150000 miUS $260 | Replaced muffler. | ||
| Jan 201660300 miUS $197 | Had to replace both rear sway bar links. | ||
| Jul 2016161200 miUS $775 | Both front struts were leaking; both front struts, strut mounts, and strut boots were replaced. | ||
| Jan 2017158500 mi | Air/Fuel sensor had to be replaced. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States May 2008 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 2013125000 miUS $700 | Needed to replace water pump | ||
| Jun 2015189000 miUS $600 | replaced rear shocks and installed electronic brake | ||
| Sep 2015200000 mi | airbag warning light and recall repairs | ||
| Mar 2016211000 miUS $240 | water pump replaced. still under warranty | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Missouri, United States Dec 2007 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Sep 201030000 mi | broken middle seats folding mechanism Ordered wrong piece, not repaired correct part ordered Repaired rear seat folding mechanism | ||
| Aug 201687600 miUS $500 | Rear sway bar link broke, had both replaced | ||
| Nov 201693500 miUS $750 | Replaced leaking pinion seals on the rear diff. Replaced right rear wheel bearing/hub | ||
| Mar 201796000 miUS $200 | replaced front rotors and pads | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Apr 20085000 mi | The driver's side seat belt was installed backwards from the factory causing it to be twisted. | ||
| Jul 20089000 mi | New seatbelt was installed. | ||
| Dec 200814000 mi | Air bag light on. Air bag computer replaced | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2008 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Mar 201240000 miUS $60 | Latch on armrest broke. | ||
| Aug 201469000 miUS $400 | Viscous coupler replaced due to whining noise. | ||
| Oct 201470800 miUS $900 | Water pump grinding. Replaced. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jun 201360760 mi | engine knock.. discovered water pump was failing. Dealer replaced it and covered it under warranty | ||
| Aug 201361380 mi | after car returned from replacement of water pump, it began taking a long time (4seconds)for initial start. Car engine would turn over but would take lengthy time to start. Dealer replaced Fuel Pump. Toyota paid rest of cost, about $1,000. car continued to take a lengthy time to start after fuel pump was replaced. Dealer then replaced fuel resistor. No charge. | ||
| Sep 201363860 miC $185 | Car took 3 to 4 seconds to start after being left overnight. The dealer determined the cold amp was low and recommended battery replacement. Car starts great now. So there were two problems with car..fuel injection system and battery. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Utah, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 20071000 mi | Plastic over steering column clips were damaged when remote engine start was installed. You could see inside the column from the passenger seat. Parts are in waiting for an installation appointment. | ||
| Jan 20082000 mi | Parts arrived and were put on for steering column. | ||
| Feb 20083000 mi | Plastic steering column cover was coming loose again over remote start, looks as though they finally have it tightened down correctly. Steering was rubbing against it because it was so loose. Antifreeze smell shop said there was too much coolant they drained some out, ran a pressure test and called it good. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2009 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Jul 201259820 mi | water pump on warranty, was leaking | ||
| Mar 201576260 miC $766 | front bushing missing, 2 replaced. on the back, a sway arm was broken and changed. also battery changed | ||
| Sep 201791760 miC $200 | right sided front airbag light on dealer said corrosion on a wire. fixed | ||
| Apr 201896100 miC $600 | 4 shocks changed... after 11 years of co untru roads! | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 20081000 mi | Grounding noise from the aux and 12v jack. Parts ordered to filter out noise. Took 1.5 hours to fix. | ||
| May 201256800 mi | Whining noise when accelerating. High pitched noise starts around 40 - 65 mph. There is a TSB to fix this issue. Ordered parts for Phase 1. If it fails, then replace transmission. Phase 1 fix was not successful, new transmission ordered. Transmission replaced. | ||
| Jul 201260200 mi | Faulty repair job from previous trip. Front differential seal seeping, replaced axle nut, installed new seal, added fluid. took 4 days because they ordered the wrong parts. | ||
| Jul 201367200 mi | Power window lever was sticky. | ||
| Mar 201468000 mi | Engine sounded like a diesel engine. Service technician identified the car needed a new water pump | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jul 201130000 mi | Transmission making noise. Problem with isolator mounts on transmission and drive shaft. Dealer replaced transmission and drive shaft isolation mounts under warranty this solved the problem. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 201685000 miUS $900 | water pump bearing failed. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Maryland, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200911000 mi | Sunglasses holder stopped opening. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Saskatchewan, Canada Nov 2008 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jan 20093100 mi | Heat/cool fan control working intermittently. Drove vehicle to dealership and part was ordered and appointment made. Day of appointment was told by dealership part on backorder. Left vehicle there as fan control had quite working completely. Waited 9 days for car to be repaired. Given a loaner for that time. | ||
| May 20117740 mi | Steel wheels showing signs of rust. All four wheels replaced under warranty. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2007 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 20094960 mi | Brake switch too close to the brake pedal, causing cruise to stop when driving over small holes. | ||
| Dec 201011780 mi | 2 stage TSB for gearbox whining noise; stage 1: replace some rubber parts (engine/gearbox supports) - DONE; stage 2: gearbox should be replaced if stage 1 failed. - NOT DONE YET | ||
| Nov 201113640 miC $1900 | replace gearbox as per TSBreplace brakes because I did not drive; the car for 8 months; replace windshield replaced catalyst converter | ||
| Jun 202162000 miC $2000 | Shock absorbers Engine mounts | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201148400 miC $315 | Noisy muffler. Replaced with new one. | ||
| Jan 201249360 mi | Code P2195. Engine, 4WD, and VSC lights on. A/F Ratio sensor, part #89467-0R020 replaced. Exhaust manifold had to be removed since the sensor was seized in place. N/C because of Extended Warranty. | ||
| Apr 201254560 mi | Control arm bushings have separated. When I mentioned extended warranty, this became ONE control arm!!! | ||
| May 201363240 miC $47 | Muffler was split. Replaced under muffler manufacturer's warranty. I paid for gasket and labour. | ||
| Sep 201470060 miC $172 | Shuddering on rapid take-off from standstill (V6 engine!) Mechanic did test drive and I rode along. On hoist, he showed me the rear U-joint was very stiff. New driveshaft would cost $1100+. I asked him to use oil to free it up. OK so far. | ||
| Nov 201470680 miC $480 | New lower control arm AWD driveshaft sent out to have two new U-joints welded on to replace original stiff (about-to-fail?) U-joints which are non-replaceable. | ||
| Jun 201885560 miC $1556 | Noisy rear wheel bearing replaced 4 new rotors and 4 new pads. | ||
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201672100 miUS $1100 | Front bearing replacement. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2023 | |||
| May 2021120000 miUS $800 | Caliper broke | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Illinois, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Jun 201875000 miUS $600 | Replace front brakes | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States Jul 2016 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jul 201779189 miUS $191 | Engine decarbonization, flush fuel injection system, clean air induction system. | ||
| Dec 201784000 miUS $31 | Replaced burnt out driver's side headlight | ||
| May 201889000 miUS $552 | Charging warning light came on. Replaced alternator | ||
| Dec 201893000 miUS $200 | Brake pads were 3mm and starting to make noises when braking. Replaced rear brake pads, resurfaced rear rotors. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201438000 miUS $750 | Muffler replaced. All brakes redone. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201576000 miUS $1700 | I bought a new air condition compressor and water pump. I had to drain the radiator and a new cap. I changed the oil and transmission service too. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Feb 201351700 miUS $29 | Noticed early in owning that I got lot less oil in drain pan than I put in at oil change. I read online comments about 2.4 engine in my VIN range with consumption problem. Dealer did a 1000 mile test and report it is within spec. I disagree. | ||
| Aug 201366100 mi | Engine consuming excessive quantity of oil. Failed dealer consume test. Dealer did new short block and ring kit replacement. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States Apr 2008 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Nov 20085000 mi | Faulty airbag sensor | ||
| Dec 20086000 mi | Faulty airbag sensor reading low voltage causing the airbag light to go off | ||
| Oct 201022200 mi | Auxiliary module for the head unit was replaced. | ||
| Dec 201458000 miUS $300 | Cracked water pump | ||
| May 201777000 miUS $100 | Replaced leaking water pump, serpentine belt | ||
| Sep 201890000 miUS $250 | Alternator | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Oklahoma, United States May 2008 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Oct 20087000 mi | Splash Guard under the engine had come loose on one side. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Indiana, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Dec 201259409 mi | Replaced failed water pump. Performed a couple of recalls. Replaced failed water pump | ||
| Jan 201334700 miUS $157 | Replaced the intermediate steering shaft no 1 in the steering column, and clamp for boot around shaft. Shaft is a know issue through TSB | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2014140000 miUS $300 | alternator went out | ||
| Feb 2015163000 miUS $520 | replaced rotors pads shocks | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ohio, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201394000 miUS $90 | Replaced OEM battery | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201494000 miUS $790 | Check engine light on due to oil sludge. | ||
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 201236580 mi | Replaced steering shaft Replaced steering shaft | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Utah, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Aug 201119500 mi | water pump leaking, replaced Water Pump replaced | ||
| Dec 201124000 mi | Slowly started to get a dull roaring from rear axle area which got considerably louder over a couple of weeks. Concluded it was the passenger rear wheel bearing going bad-dealership replaced under warranty No engine crank one afternoon-all dash lights came on, but no radio/locks/stuck in park. Towed to dealer where it started w/no problem. TSB done on neutral safety switch-not the issue. It was the 120amp fuse rigged under pervious owner. | ||
| May 201452000 mi | Radio went silent on a 5 hour trip back home, no sound/seek/scan. Radio was on and display showed station, but no sound what so ever. Took to dealer and the said the head unit was dead. They replaced it with another used unit they had. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Iowa, United States May 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018120000 mi | Leaking oil | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Rhode Island, United States May 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 201124000 miUS $190 | leaking water pump replaced, air cabin filter also replaced | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Spain Feb 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201650840 mi€600 | Coming back from a 3 week vacation, Rav4 started O.K, but then shut off. Called AAA and they changed battery, but told us Alternator was dead. Went to an independent shop and changed alternator. Now evaruthing it´s O.K. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201016120 miC $110 | Wheel rims are rusting ... will be covered under the 3 year warranty so decided to wait to just before the warranty expires April 2011. All is was regular maintenance | ||
| Apr 201121080 mi | All 4 wheels were replaced under warranty at no charge as they were rusting. Also had the regular maintenance done at this time. | ||
| Dec 201124800 miC $285 | lubricated pins etc | ||
| Nov 201231920 mi | Water pump was leaking ...covered under warranty ... no charge at all .. this is a 2008 !! | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Aug 2008 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201771300 miC $500 | Base pan rusted out. Did not get it fixed. Tired of Toyota service department always reaching into my wallet. Traded in the RAV4 and did not buy another Toyota product. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 201664260 miC $500 | The alternator died at just 100K km or 60K miles. Alternator was changed. 1 year old battery seems ok although it was not tested after the incident. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 201586200 miUS $50 | Using oil. About 1.5 quarts between changes. Have letter from Toyota about problem. Having oil consumption test run for next 3000 miles. | ||
| Oct 201587000 mi | Engine using oil. Had oil consumption test done. Not burning enough oil for warranty repair. | ||
| Sep 2017106000 miUS $460 | Altenator went out. Battery ruined. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201566340 miC $500 | Leaking Water Pump | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201391020 miC $109 | Wiring repair of the passenger side low beam socket due to corrosion and overheating | ||
| Dec 2014109120 mi | repaired wiring from a previous repair. intermittent continuity of headlight due to a previous repair. Note this might actually be part of a a problem related to a modification I the owner made 5 yrs back. I installed PIAA Halogen lamps. | ||
| Aug 2015117500 miC $15 | Replaced a previously Dealer repaired electrical problem. One headlight had intermittent continuity. I rewired the socket and repaired it | ||
| Jan 2016112220 miC $45 | Engine was rebuilt by dealer and paid for by Toyota Canada. An oil consumption test was performed as routine maintenance last last year and the engine failed. this is a warranty repair. the engine burns oil at a rate higher than specified. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 2015102000 miUS $280 | Muffler replacement | ||
| Jul 2016118800 miUS $622 | calipers on the rear wheel had to be replaced. rotors and pads | ||
| Nov 2016124100 miUS $330 | Engine burned too much oil. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Saskatchewan, Canada Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201479460 mi | Oil leak in differential, repaired twice already and I need to go back again. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ohio, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jan 201485300 miUS $120 | Load roaring noise that increased with speed coming from the passenger rear. It did not grind or crunch. My father is the mechanic who diagnosed the issue as a wheel bearing and replaced the part. Note, the lock nut cannot be reused, must buy a new one | ||
| Sep 201599000 miUS $2500 | Differential coupler was bad, so rear wheels could not work in AWD mode. Research showed this as a common problem. 5 months later, Toyota acknowledged a defect with the rear diff coupler and covered the cost of the repair. | ||
| Jan 201784000 miUS $40 | Driver's side sway bar end link snapped. Did not affect driveabiliy. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201245260 miC $220 | Slight oil leak from rear diff caused by blocked vent causing pressure build up forcing oil past viscous coupler. Coupler replaced under warranty ($1100) I paid for new vent plus diff fluids front and back. Also 2 recalls no cost | ||
| Sep 201688040 miC $700 | Replaced front struts plus alignment Front and rear differentials leaking | ||
| May 2017104160 mi | Recall under warranty for rear suspension control arms | ||
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Aug 201491760 miC $200 | Clock spring issue causing Air bag light to come on... had repaired by mechanic before receiving recall notice for same issue | ||
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States Sep 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201764500 miUS $50 | Adjust loose parking brake | ||
| Jul 201873000 miUS $35 | Door seal loose making closing the door difficult. Glued the strip | ||
2008 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in New South Wales, Australia Feb 2008 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jul 20083100 mi | Steering column and front passenger area vibration on rough road. Mechanic has identified the problem on the steering column but the other vibration. It will be fixed on next service schedule | ||
| Dec 200916740 mi | Exhaust smell inside the cabin sometimes. Dealer can't find any fault. According to dealer, it couldn't fuel with high sulphur content. Suggest to change fuel. | ||
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