The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2008 Toyota RAV4, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Power Window Master Switch Fire

    NHTSA #EA12006

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Power Window Master Switch Fire

    NHTSA #PE12002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

    NHTSA #RQ10003

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: Rear Suspension Arm Assembly Failure

    NHTSA #PE12013

    Status:
    RECALLED

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