general problems of the 2013 Toyota RAV4

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that large pieces of paint had separated from the hood and contacted the front windshield while driving, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.

There is huge sun reflection on navigation system & you have very poor vision on navigation. Time to time you have to change your head position to find right angle to read navigation display. This will danger the life of driver tremendously.

Tell me who to talk to about how you decide safety features for the newly improved electronic systems in cars. Or forward this to them. First of "objects in mirror are closer than they appear". Have you driven on the highway lately? did you not notice how each and every car gets in front of a semi w only 3' distance? that mirror thing needs to be reviewed because no one is paying attention. I don't see any cars in my blind spot. Then there is that new thing about putting the dialing pad on my new panel? what's the difference between that and my dialing on my phone. Accident waiting to happen. Now, some cars have auto answer with a button, others don't. Mine has the answer which should be painted green but it's not, but it does not have the "call button" voice activated. Only upgraded vehicles do. So, I'm on the highway and forget what exit or what city I'm supposed to get off on. It's rush hour and the traffic is moving slowly. I have to pull off to the curb and call?. Then I have to merge onto that crazy traffic. Really? who actually does it. And you ask why there are so many accidents? this should be a mandatory feature on all cars from now on for an actual hands off experience. Bluetooth is the best new invention for driving, but we need to utilize it to it's best. Next: my car has a metallic decorating rim on the dashboard. I was almost blinded by the sun the other day. I had that and the window of the car in front of me shining on my face. I could barely find a safe spot for me to see. Please look into this and make certain things mandatory standard features (no metal rims on dashboard. ). You want safety? lend me each new car and I bet you I will find stuff wrong with it within the month. Thanks for letting me vent.

The center console slides back and forth. While driving, if you have your arm on it, it will slide. The locking mechanism does not lock in place. I think this is a safety hazard and should be corrected. It is very noticeable when a passenger is using the center console as an arm rest as well, if you are reversing, and/or you are adjusting while operating the vehicle in any way with your arm on the center console.