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Toyota RAV4

2008 only

639 classified complaints 13 recalls

137,020 sold in the US for 2008.

40 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2008 Toyota RAV4 have 639 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 13 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Oil consumption and leaks, typically surfacing around 84,639 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota RAV4 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008 only

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 135 complaints · 9.9/10k sold

Median onset: 84,639 miles.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 85 complaints · 6.2/10k sold

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 16.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 82 complaints · 6.0/10k sold

Median onset: 23,900 miles. 7.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 50 complaints · 3.6/10k sold

Median onset: 71,500 miles.

Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 48 complaints · 3.5/10k sold

Median onset: 72,372 miles.

Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 28 complaints · 2.0/10k sold

Median onset: 22,200 miles. 32.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 22 complaints · 1.6/10k sold

Median onset: 35,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 20 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Median onset: 68,341 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2008 compare with other RAV4 years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008 model year. See the full Toyota RAV4 report for every year and full specs/safety data.