2008 Toyota RAV4 body problems

Filed Jun 19, 2025 · Body · SC

The paint on my car is peeling all over. There has been a recall with other years of this vehicle but my specific year is not included in the recall. The paint peeling is the same color and issue as with the current recall. Please add my year into this recall so I can get some assistance from Toyota.

Filed Jun 11, 2022 · Body · MA

Severe rust on frame and undercarriage. Other 2008 Toyota models were recalled due to the same rust issues. Unsure of when rust first started.

Filed Dec 27, 2021 · Body · NY

This vehicle will not pass inspection due to unsafe frame/rotted frame. I've brought it to three different shops to see if it was just one area of the frame, but the whole framework has been declared unsafe. It has been well cared for and is in excellent condition otherwise and since it's well known that the Toyota frames have a long-standing bad reputation I feel I should get a frame replacement. Its scrap value is just $200! A massive rip-off to me!

Filed Jul 28, 2021 · Body · WV

I purchased this vehicle used in 2013 it had a recall in 2014 for pin welds and Rocker panels and now they are rusted out again.

Filed Apr 16, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 223,000 miles · CA

Vehicle lost power and shut down as I was driving on a busy main road with lots of traffic. As it continued to slow down I was able to pull into a driveway and stop. I tried to start vehicle again without success but it made loud grinding noise. After short time I attempted to restart vehicle made a loud grinding sound but would not start. Called for tow and they determined it was not the battery and towed vehicle to my house. Paint peeling off vehicle in large patches. Windshield wipers will not work but not a result of latest incident. Wiper motor hums but do not work. Cd player stopped working few months ago. Makes clicking noises but will not play cd or eject discs.

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · Body · 65,000 miles · NC

My toyota rav white peril pant is peeling off. Has been for two years. This is suppose to be a limited edition rav ome paint. I believe theres a defect in the paint.

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Body, Suspension · MI

2008 toyota rav4. Consumer writes in regards to severely rusted frame that was beyond repair. *as the consumer also stated there was a broken front spring that needed to be replaced.

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Body · 82,000 miles · NC

Toyota rav4 2008 limited sunroof exploded going 70 MPH on interstate (no other factors, such as we were not under/had not just gone under an interstate overpass). I was driving - sounded like a gunshot. Husband in passenger seat and sounded like a loud pop. Glass shattered all over us. We pulled over, patched it the best that we could and took state roads home (3 hr interstate drive vs 5 1/2 hour, 55 MPH barely drive home. Took two replacement sunroof kits to get it right. Insurance paid in full under glass policy.

Filed Apr 8, 2017 · Body · 67,134 miles · OH

Hood latch failure. Driving for over 3 hours on highway, sudden gust of wind, and all of a sudden the hood popped up. Was able to slow dow, pull over, and close hood. Backed up with bungee until I got home. I've replaced the latch, (with toyota oem latch) but have noticed when speeds approach 65 plus, the hood really vibrates.

Filed Aug 2, 2016 · Body · CA

There are 2 issues with the car: 1. The air dynamics of the car makes all small pebels run into the windshield. My car probably caught 10 or more of them. My windshield was replaced twice. There is a bull eye and other small rock-contact incidents 2. Spare tire mounted on the back has a cover that tends to loose if going through the car wash. Took place twice. Imagine the hazard it presents to cars next in line in conveyor belt when the cover falls off right underneath of their cars and there is nothing they can do