Three problems related to sway bar have been reported for the 2008 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2008 RAV4.
I I have been having a loud sound from the passenger side rear. . . I have had the car for 3 years I had to have the sway bars replaced within the past 6 months. . I am highly afraid that this is associated with recall that supersede 13v-383 which was prior to when bought the SUV. . It's hard to tell if the sound goes away after some time driving but is very noticeble at low speed.
While making a right turn I heard a loud pop then a thump like something falling on the back floor and hitting the side of the car. Thought, at first it was the items in my back cargo space rising up and falling as if I hit a speed bump too fast. I was only turning onto another road when I heard the loud noise. I took the car to a place that gave free estimates and they discovered the drivers side sway bar bolt had broke off. They said it was from rusting and it finally gave. Was recommended to replace both sides. Not happy as I already put much money into this car after I bought it 3 years ago.
The right rear sway bar link broke and had to be replaced at 136842 miles. It was found by the Toyota dealer.