2008 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories
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Toyota RAV4 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Toyota RAV4 | 66 RAV4s, 10.5 months of data per RAV4, average 50400 miles23 |
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2008 Toyota RAV4
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| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 81000 | 0 | Engine Blown |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
turbocharged 134hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | Brakes shuddering when braking hard. Shop reported discs distorted and were replaced under warranty |
| Oct | 2010 | 38700 | 0 | 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) |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | 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 |
| May | 2011 | 34000 | 65 | noisy front brakes, took in to dealer for diagnosis of glazed rotors, pads good for at least another 10K miles, paid hefty diagnostic fee and living with noise until ready to do resurface rotors and do brakes. |
| Jul | 2011 | 37000 | 350 | Had front brake rotors cleaned/resurfaced, pads replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Reprogrammed Computer | |
| Mar | 2012 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | 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 Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 12700 | 0 | Rear window defroster inop. Dealer replaced rear glass under original factory warranty. |
| Sep | 2011 | 19500 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Creaking sound from driver's seat. Seat frame replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 22700 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 42700 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 56000 | 0 | TSB for the engine whine for the V6 completed, which meant a new transmission was installed. |
| Apr | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 54000 | 450 | Slow start, cleaned intake and replaced battery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 60000 | 0 | water pump failure |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Oil line change |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Water pump replaced at 33K. Cannot prove but dealer may have bent oil pan during repair. Bend was noticed later during an oil change. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Was misfiring an all cylinders. after restart problem went away and mechanics didn't know what happened |
| Mar | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | Brake grinding noise |
| Mar | 2012 | 60000 | 0 | Water pump leaking. Replaced water pump |
| Sep | 2012 | 69000 | 300 | Had to put new disks since old ones were defective |
| Dec | 2012 | 75000 | 0 | Transmission slipping, could not replicate 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. |
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 37820 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 39040 | 128 | clamp came off hose going to part of radiator and antifreeze leaked out |
| Mar | 2013 | 58280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Humming noise from fuel pump; 1st visit was to confirm and order resistor |
| Nov | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 34100 | 700 | Fuel tank canister, warning lights on, no other symptoms. |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 58900 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 58900 | 800 | automatically switch and lock at 4x4 mode, which keep engine running like crazy and crashed water pump. |
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 41540 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 57660 | 90 | ENGINE TAKES MORE CRANKING TO START. REPLACED BATTERY WITH HIGHER COLD CRANKING AMP. |
| Apr | 2013 | 60760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 68000 | 0 | Water pump replaced due to leak. |
| Apr | 2013 | 72000 | 0 | Transmission replacement per T-SB-0130-12 |
| Toyota RAV4 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 9300 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 60120 | 0 | water pump on warranty, was leaking |
| Mar | 2013 | 65100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 37200 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 37200 | 0 | just under 61K - water pump started to growl. Covered under powertrain warranty but that only had 3 months left on it. |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 25420 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 61380 | 0 | water pump bearing wearing out and getting very noisy |
| Mar | 2013 | 76260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 74400 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 74400 | 0 | oil leak timing cover |
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 40000 | 60 | Latch on armrest broke. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 60000 | 80 | Brakes making scraping noise. Diagnosed to aftermarket pads that were installed. |
| Aug | 2011 | 87500 | 650 | Water pump broke |
| Sep | 2012 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 60000 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2011 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 3100 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 8340 | 0 | Steel wheels showing signs of rust. All four wheels replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 11780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | broken middle seats folding mechanism Ordered wrong piece, not repaired correct part ordered Repaired rear seat folding mechanism |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 19840 | 119 | The invoice says they "de-rusted" and "scraped" the rotors/drums and greased the calipers and tested them for correct movement. They also adjusted the hand brake. |
| Jun | 2010 | 30380 | 850 | Mechanic said all 4 brake rotors were badly scored and could not be machined. Pads had 30% left, but should also be replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 47700 | 315 | Noisy muffler. Replaced with new one. |
| Jan | 2012 | 50060 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 54560 | 0 | Control arm bushings have separated. When I mentioned extended warranty, this became ONE control arm!!! |
| Mar | 2013 | 62620 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Sunglasses holder stopped opening. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | rattling sound from centre console when going tough bumpy roads. Taking it back next Tuesday | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | 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. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | replaced rear door upper rubber stop/bumper | |
| Oct | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Broken door latch, drivers side rear door. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Grounding noise from the aux and 12v jack. Parts ordered to filter out noise. Took 1.5 hours to fix. |
| Jan | 2012 | 50000 | 306 | normal wear and tear |
| May | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | The driver's side seat belt was installed backwards from the factory causing it to be twisted. |
| Jul | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | New seatbelt was installed. |
| Dec | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | Air bag light on. Air bag computer replaced |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 24800 | 0 | Not a recall but a preventative measure regarding possible faulty rubber oil hose. Also not a recall but preventative - Water pump was leaking. |
| Mar | 2013 | 66960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 4960 | 0 | Brake switch too close to the brake pedal, causing cruise to stop when driving over small holes. |
| Dec | 2010 | 11780 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 13640 | 1900 | replace gearbox as per TSBreplace brakes because I did not drive; the car for 8 months; replace windshield replaced catalyst converter |
| Oct | 2012 | 18600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 22700 | 0 | Water pump was leaking. Mechanic discovered the problem while in for an oil change and oil hose. |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 14880 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 20460 | 5120 | Water pump replaced..coolant leak. New brake pads and resurfaced rotors. |
| Jul | 2010 | 21700 | 0 | crunching noise in front end. Rotors which had been refaced had or developed high spots and pads were seized in holders. Replaced new rotors under warranty. |
| Mar | 2011 | 29760 | 35 | water in muffler. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53940 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | TSB - for replacement of defective oil hose, which could burst, causing engine failure. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | Replaced vvti oil hose with new one (LSC 90K) and replaced neutral safety switch TSB |
| Dec | 2012 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 27280 | 0 | VVT oil supply hose replaced. |
| Jun | 2010 | 31620 | 0 | A/C not effective. Replaced leaking service valve and recharge system under warranty. |
| Mar | 2011 | 42160 | 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 | 2012 | 57660 | 150 | AC low, needed recharge. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 16300 | 80 | VVT-I oil line change out to all metal line. I have since received a notice to take to dealer to have line replaced. This was done as a preventative measure. |
| Jul | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2012 | 37000 | 135 | Front rotors warped. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 55500 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 90000 | 50 | Replaced worn front brake pads. First set, 90,000 miles. |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | 90 | Replaced OEM battery |
| Toyota RAV4 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | Splash Guard under the engine had come loose on one side. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Faulty airbag sensor |
| Dec | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Faulty airbag sensor reading low voltage causing the airbag light to go off |
| Oct | 2010 | 22300 | 0 | Auxiliary module for the head unit was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 54000 | 0 | Replaced failed water pump |
| Jan | 2013 | 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 | |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 16120 | 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 | 2011 | 21080 | 0 | All 4 wheels were replaced under warranty at no charge as they were rusting. Also had the regular maintenance done at this time. |
| Dec | 2011 | 24800 | 285 | lubricated pins etc |
| Nov | 2012 | 31920 | 0 | Water pump was leaking ...covered under warranty ... no charge at all .. this is a 2008 !! |
| Mar | 2013 | 33480 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 24000 | 190 | leaking water pump replaced, air cabin filter also replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 40300 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 45260 | 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 |
| Mar | 2013 | 51460 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 41160 | 600 | Noted Brakes needed repair, had all of them looked at. they replaced Rotors with heavy duty ones and did everything else Brakes need |
| Mar | 2013 | 49600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 19700 | 0 | Water Pump replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 3100 | 0 | 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 | 2009 | 16740 | 0 | 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. |
| Jan | 2011 | 22940 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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