1. Toyota RAV4
  2. Problems
  3. 2018
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2018 Toyota RAV4 Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

4
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 4 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 13, 2019 · 8,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes

    When i'm driving at slow speeds the engine feels like it stalled or downshifted and the display gets dark but car is still 'on', however, it will no longer accelerate. The steering seems to be affected too. Unfortunately, it only resolved by turning the car off and back on, causing traffic to stop or swerve to avoid hitting me 3x the past 2 weeks.

    ODI 11282038

  • October 10, 2019 · 6,900 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    This is an update to complaint # 11279255 filed on 11/10/2019. Car stalled unexpectedly while driving with "charging system malfunction" appearing on the dash next to check engine light. After taking car to local toyota dealer in conshohocken pa, they kept the car asked questions and finally found a faulty valve in the gas line that was flooding the vapor canister with gas. Toyota stepped up and along with the…

    ODI 11287441

  • December 24, 2018

    Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    After purchasing our brand-new 2018 rav4 from authorized toyota dealer, we were heading back home. On our way, we noticed burning smell followed by black smoke filled front side of the cabin. I quickly moved my car to the right side parking lot. While changing the lane i could not even see the right mirror because of the black smoke in the cabin. As soon as i parked the car and we got off the car, within a few…

    Fire reported

    ODI 11164698

  • August 4, 2018 · 6,900 miles

    Emission Control · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the fuel was running out quickly in the vehicle. In addition, the emission (eco) warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to fred anderson toyota ([redacted], raleigh, nc 27617) and leith toyota ([redacted], raleigh, nc 27616), but they failed to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified…

    ODI 11171814