Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2008 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Dashboard Failed problems |
The issue relates to the spiral cable assembly in my 2008 Toyota Rav4, which falls under safety recall 14v-168. According to the recall documentation, this part may fail, which could affect the vehicle’s safety features, including the airbag system. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Rav4. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, there was smoke coming up the windshield. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and became aware that the alternator was smoking. Read details...
I have a 2008 Toyota Rav4 and it has had a whining sound when idling or accelerating for a week. Today I was driving it and the power steering quit while I was driving it. I could barely steer it, if my wife was driving, she could not have turned the vehicle. Read details...