2008 Toyota RAV4 engine and engine cooling problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Toyota RAV4 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. While the vehicle was being inspected at an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that the muffler was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was later taken to jack taylor's alexandria toyota (3750 richmond hwy, alexandria, va 22305), but…”
filed Jan 29, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. While driving over a pothole at 35 mph, a loud abnormal noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the heat shield from the muffler was detached and wedged near the rear passenger tire. The contact mentioned…”
filed Jan 27, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other RAV4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RAV4 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 RAV4 | 15 | 2% |
| 2019 RAV4 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 RAV4 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 RAV4 | 10 | 3% |
| 2009 RAV4 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 RAV4 | 41 | 4% |
| 2006 RAV4 | 40 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Toyota RAV4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.