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JTMZD33V686••••••2008 Toyota RAV4
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2008 Toyota RAV4 build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
508on the model
197builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Air Bags 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2017
Oil consumption !! Seems to be burning oil . I had a small oil leak fixed so it's not leaking at all !!! I took a trip and drove 400 miles and I checked the oil level before I started and after 400 miles . I needed to add about a 1/3 of a quart !!
SteeringAug 2016
Clunk in steering wheel when turning to the left or right
EngineMar 2015
Toyota oil consumption test conducted. Usage of ~3/4 qt per 1,200 miles. First noted excessive usage at ~ 95,000 mi. Tested at 138,739 mi. 2.4l 4-cyl dohc engine
Air BagsJan 2013
The contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The air bag warning light was not illuminated until the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11V245000 (air bags). The dealer was…
Vehicle Speed ControlJan 2010
In december of 2009, my husband was driving our leased toyota rav4 ('08) and it accelerated on him unexpectedly. The same thing happened in jan of 2010 when I was driving the same vehicle and I almost crashed. The car was taken to the dealership where it was checked and nothing…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTMZD33V686071135 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.