2008 Toyota RAV4 cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 92 complaints for the 2008 Toyota RAV4, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 92 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 82 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 20 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 37 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 82 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 20 crashes, 9 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Mother was driving home from work when her 2008 toyota rav4 suddenly veered left and accelerated head on into a tree. Witness statement that she was driving normally previous to accident. No health issues to explain events. Updated 9/21/2011
ABS light, vsc light, brake light and traction control light illuminated causing all systems to be inoperative. After taking car to local dealer problem was found to be bad left wheel speed sensor, harness for sensor and wheel hub that had corrosion on it possibly from living in an area that deices roads with salt. In my research it has been brought to my attention through several toyota blogs this is a recurring problem around the country.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Toyota RAV4
- Engine 161 complaints
- Suspension 82 complaints
- Steering 74 complaints
- Air bags 62 complaints
- Brakes 35 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints