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2008 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 247 repairs.
2008 Toyota RAV4 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 90 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota RAV4
Engine not specified
| 81000 mi | Engine Blown |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
turbocharged 134hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 38300 mi | 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) |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | 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". |
| 19000 mi | 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. |
| 43000 mi | Noisy water pump--bad bearing. |
| 56000 mi | 02 sensor died |
| 56300 mi | catalytic converter had a hole in it. |
| 57400 mi | Fuel pump stopped working |
| 42600 mi | 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. |
| 123000 mi US $860 |
Replaced water pump |
| 62000 mi US $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. |
| 109000 mi US $50 |
Random misfire threw engine code. Replaced spark plugs, issue resloved. |
| 101000 mi US $280 |
O2 sensor replaced |
| 31252 mi | Reprogrammed Computer |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 87500 mi US $650 |
Water pump broke |
| 20460 mi C $5120 |
Water pump replaced..coolant leak. New brake pads and resurfaced rotors. |
| 29760 mi C $35 |
water in muffler. |
| 80600 mi C $400 |
sensor |
| 38640 mi C $128 |
clamp came off hose going to part of radiator and antifreeze leaked out |
| 34000 mi | Water pump replaced at 33K. Cannot prove but dealer may have bent oil pan during repair. Bend was noticed later during an oil change. |
| 34000 mi | Was misfiring an all cylinders. after restart problem went away and mechanics didn't know what happened |
| 60000 mi | Water pump leaking. Replaced water pump |
| 75000 mi | 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. |
| 98000 mi | Bought replacement muffler but never installed it. I used putty to cover the muffler holes and it did help a little. |
| 73840 mi C $280 |
Water pump leaking. Replaced water pump from dealer by independent shop. |
| 34100 mi C $700 |
Fuel tank canister, warning lights on, no other symptoms. |
| 160000 mi US $1142 |
Left #1 and #2 Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valves removed and replaced Bank 1 Ignition coils and spark plugs replaced. |
| 177000 mi US $600 |
replaced muffler |
| 132500 mi | Water Pump |
| 142250 mi US $25 |
High-pressure VVTI oil line replacement Front main seal replacement |
| 67000 mi US $1200 |
Gas Canister leakage - Gas filter replacement |
| 141000 mi US $800 |
Water pump, thermostat, and belt |
| 77000 mi | Noise when vehicle is idling. Parts ordered to stop noise. Engine was making noise. Idle pulley had to be replaced. Noise still happens sometimes, but not others. |
| 77500 mi C $960 |
Replaced water pump |
| 61380 mi | water pump bearing wearing out and getting very noisy |
| 74400 mi | oil leak timing cover |
| 68000 mi US $800 |
replace water pump |
| 37200 mi | just under 61K - water pump started to growl. Covered under powertrain warranty but that only had 3 months left on it. |
| 37200 mi | Dealership didnt top-off reservoir for coolant after they replaced water pump. Service adviosr was told this and he put in WIPER fuild. Now system needs to be entirely flushed. |
| 54000 mi US $450 |
Slow start, cleaned intake and replaced battery. |
| 60000 mi | 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. |
| 36000 mi | Humming noise from fuel pump; 1st visit was to confirm and order resistor |
| 36000 mi | 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. |
| 65000 mi | Grating or rattling noise on start (intermittent) |
| 78000 mi | Grinding noise. Thought it was solenoid sticking on starter. Techs looked, determined starter fine. Noise is VVTI cam rattle. Nothing they can do about it short of major repairs that would be out of pocket. Since the problem is intermittent and only on startup, they said it likely is cosmetic. No work done outside of diagnosis. |
| 27280 mi | VVT oil supply hose replaced. |
| 42160 mi C $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! |
| 60000 mi | water pump failure |
| 125000 mi US $700 |
Needed to replace water pump |
| 211000 mi US $240 |
water pump replaced. still under warranty |
| 60760 mi | engine knock.. discovered water pump was failing. Dealer replaced it and covered it under warranty |
| 61380 mi | after car returned from replacement of water pump, it began taking a long time (4seconds)for initial start. Car engine would turn over but would take lengthy time to start. Dealer replaced Fuel Pump. Toyota paid rest of cost, about $1,000. car continued to take a lengthy time to start after fuel pump was replaced. Dealer then replaced fuel resistor. No charge. |
| 68000 mi | Engine sounded like a diesel engine. Service technician identified the car needed a new water pump |
| 150000 mi US $260 |
Replaced muffler. |
| 108500 mi | Air/Fuel sensor had to be replaced. |
| 22300 mi | Water pump was leaking. Mechanic discovered the problem while in for an oil change and oil hose. |
| 48400 mi C $315 |
Noisy muffler. Replaced with new one. |
| 49360 mi | 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. |
| 63240 mi C $47 |
Muffler was split. Replaced under muffler manufacturer's warranty. I paid for gasket and labour. |
| 14000 mi | Air bag light on. |
| 65000 mi | Transmission mounts |
| 70700 mi US $750 |
Water Pump Failed |
| 68000 mi | Water pump replaced due to leak. |
| 24800 mi | Also not a recall but preventative - Water pump was leaking. |
| 181660 mi C $600 |
replaced muffler due to hole |
| 3000 mi | Antifreeze smell shop said there was too much coolant they drained some out, ran a pressure test and called it good. |
| 59820 mi | water pump on warranty, was leaking |
| 85000 mi US $900 |
water pump bearing failed. |
| 30000 mi | 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. |
| 70800 mi US $900 |
Water pump grinding. Replaced. |
| 11780 mi | 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 |
| 13640 mi C $1900 |
replaced catalyst converter |
| 62000 mi C $2000 |
Engine mounts |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 58000 mi US $300 |
Cracked water pump |
| 77000 mi US $100 |
Replaced leaking water pump, serpentine belt |
| 51700 mi US $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. |
| 66100 mi | Engine consuming excessive quantity of oil. Failed dealer consume test. Dealer did new short block and ring kit replacement. |
| 79189 mi US $191 |
Engine decarbonization, flush fuel injection system, clean air induction system. |
| 38000 mi US $750 |
Muffler replaced. All brakes redone. |
| 59409 mi | Replaced failed water pump. Performed a couple of recalls. Replaced failed water pump |
| 94000 mi US $790 |
Check engine light on due to oil sludge. |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 120000 mi | Leaking oil |
| 71300 mi C $500 |
Base pan rusted out. Did not get it fixed. Tired of Toyota service department always reaching into my wallet. Traded in the RAV4 and did not buy another Toyota product. |
| 66340 mi C $500 |
Leaking Water Pump |
| 31920 mi | Water pump was leaking ...covered under warranty ... no charge at all .. this is a 2008 !! |
| 24000 mi US $190 |
leaking water pump replaced, air cabin filter also replaced |
| 19500 mi | water pump leaking, replaced Water Pump replaced |
| 107620 mi C $45 |
Engine was rebuilt by dealer and paid for by Toyota Canada. An oil consumption test was performed as routine maintenance last last year and the engine failed. this is a warranty repair. the engine burns oil at a rate higher than specified. |
| 102000 mi US $280 |
Muffler replacement |
| 124100 mi US $330 |
Engine burned too much oil. |
| 86200 mi US $50 |
Using oil. About 1.5 quarts between changes. Have letter from Toyota about problem. Having oil consumption test run for next 3000 miles. |
| 87000 mi | Engine using oil. Had oil consumption test done. Not burning enough oil for warranty repair. |
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