2008 Toyota RAV4 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 7 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
I purchased my toyota rav4 in january 2008 at toyota of fort worth; my warranty expired on january 19, 2012. The car has around 58,000 miles on it. After purchasing the vehicle, i would bring it in, to the same agency, every 5,000 miles for the routine scheduled maintenance. On june 9, 2011 i began taking my toyota to freeman toyota in hurst since it was closer to where i live. Unfortunately, i noticed that after…
ODI 10525750
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vapor canister for capture of fuel vapor from fuel tank becomes detached from the vehicle when vehicles go through snow or water. Canister, which is connected to several hoses either dangles under vehicle or pulls loose. The loss of the canister causes engine light to indicate malfunction of emissions system. Toyota has redesigned mounting system on newer models which includes a shield under the canister and more…
ODI 10598906
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving at normal highway speeds i passed through a puddle on the highway and during this event, my charcoal filter assembly was torn off my rav4. It was left dangling below the car and had to be replaced. I did some research on the internet and was surprised to hear that this is a very common problem and that toyota has designed a shield for this filter assembly on newer models, so i figured i would lodge a…
ODI 10424760
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Pulled into parking space at work doing about 5-10 mph. Slowed to turn into space, giving car just enough gas , when car launched forward hitting a chain link fence. I did not have any brakes, so i tried pumping brakes before impact . Brake pedal was completely to the floor, so i used emergency brake to stop car before it caused further damage to car and fence. I did not report incident, but took car to lacey…
Crash reported
ODI 10373078
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Driving 2008 toyota rav4 (19k mi) in rain on ny state hwy at 30 mph. Driver in front slowed. Applied brakes which softened then went to floor. Pumping did not return pressure. Hand brake slowed vehicle to below 15 mph. Crashed into other vehicle at @ 12 mph. Car burst into flames beneath and consumed vehicle within 12-14 minutes; *cn
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10322555
Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have already made a previous complaint about acceleration problems with my rav4 that caused an accident. I am still having issues regarding this problem. My car will suddenly jump while barely pushing the gas pedal. It does not do it all the time but will do so randomly which is even worse because one doesn't know when it will happen. It is scary driving a vehicle that from minute to minute you have no idea when…
ODI 10285763
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 toyota rav-4 surges. Since purchasing the vehicle in november 2008, my vehicle has sporadically surged when coming to a stop and also when driving with foot on accelerator. I will have my foot on the brake and the car will surge as if i am pressing on the accelerator. When i am driving, it surges as if i am pressing the gas pedal up and down, although my foot remains steady. I complained about this the first…
ODI 10319414