2008 Toyota RAV4 drivetrain & axles problems
33 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2008 Toyota RAV4, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact struck a deer while driving 75 MPH. She pulled off the road to inspect the vehicle and noticed that it was on fire. The vehicle soon became engulfed in flames. The insurance company stated that the fire was due to the transmission fluid line being ruptured. The coolant dripped on the catalytic converter and caused the fire. A police report was filed. Toyota is not accepting responsibility because the contact was the one who struck the deer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact heard a really loud grinding noise emerging from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to downeast toyota in brewer, maine for diagnostic testing on july 6, 2017, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was advised to bring the vehicle back when the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the rear differential coupler failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Toyota RAV4
- Engine 161 complaints
- Cruise control 92 complaints
- Suspension 82 complaints
- Steering 74 complaints
- Air bags 62 complaints
- Brakes 35 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints