2008 Toyota RAV4 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Toyota RAV4, 6% of all 575 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest transmission complaint count among 21 RAV4 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 37
- 6% of 575
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 80,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Toyota RAV4 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 28, 2008, latest Mar 5, 2021.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Toyota RAV4
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by RAV4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Toyota RAV4 have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Toyota RAV4, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
- Which Toyota RAV4 year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2019 Toyota RAV4 has the most transmission complaints (80), compared with 37 for the 2008.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Toyota RAV4?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota RAV4 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.