Visibility Problems of Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 142 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (67 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Toyota 4Runner

The Wiper problem

While driving my 2025 Toyota 4runner in rainy conditions, the vehicle’s stamped hood channels act as a reservoir, trapping and pooling large volumes of standing water. Upon braking or decelerating—even at low, around-town speeds—the pooled water surges forward off the front nose   Read details...

The Windshield problem

I-26 rocks everywhere flying up cracking windshield. Have a crack hallway across front windshield with 5-7 chips in various places. Correction should be road sealed and road swept. Have to replace entire windshield.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 60 mph, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road. After inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the sun roof shattered.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

Sun visor on driver side will not hold it's upright position, impair vision of driver while driving.   Read details...

The Defogger problem

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4 runner. The contact stated that while parked, the defroster was activated when the rear window exploded. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where they advised the contact that the failure was caused by an electrical malfunction in the defroster.   Read details...




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