2008 Toyota RAV4 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 82 complaints for the 2008 Toyota RAV4, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 82 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Happy holidays & hanukkah! Bob bridge took advantage of my age & background. They charged me $1280 out the door for TSB recall service. It's unfair & absurd 4 me paying toyota's design flaws. Can you please help me get in touch with portland regional office so they can start reimbursement to me? Bob bridge is milking both me & toyota district managers. They took 14 days to put in new steering shaft and offered zero in-depth report on failure & steering shaft's warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while at the dealer, the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive to the extensive rusting of the frame, driveshaft, front control arms, rear suspension, rear shocks, and the passenger rear rim. The contact was also informed that rust was not a defect but environmental. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Toyota RAV4
- Engine 161 complaints
- Cruise control 92 complaints
- Steering 74 complaints
- Air bags 62 complaints
- Brakes 35 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints