general problems of the 2013 Toyota RAV4

Four problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2013 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2013 RAV4.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2026

The other night driving home I notice that my headlights gotten dimmed. I turned on my fog lights so that I could see the road. After turning on my fog lights I had limited vision on the road. I feel that it's a safety concern that needs to be address so that I won't get into an accident. How should I proceed with the issue?.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2014

The navigation screen is totally unusable in daylight. Screen is flat and exposed to sun. Driver has to lean over and hold right hand over the screen to get any visibility at all. Even then you can barely see it, not to mention the danger of leaning over, using the right hand to screen, and staring at the screen rather than the road. Terrible terrible design. Toyota will not address the problem. $1500 mistake for anyone who purchased this add-on. You have to completely rely on the voice for navigation.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2013

When driving at any speed, under any condition, it is impossible to see the navigation screen, causing the driver to look, rather than glance, at the screen to determine driving instructions, road hazards, warnings, etc. The glare is almost blinding at times.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2013

I bought a new 2013 rav 4 with Toyota navigation. On any sunny day it is impossible to read the map due to the glare. I plan on complaining to the dealership this week.


Other Exterior Lighting related problems of the 2013 Toyota RAV4

Exterior Lighting problems
4
Headlights problems
1


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