Wiper problems of the 2023 Toyota RAV4

Eight problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2023 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2023 RAV4.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2026

Sat in driver seat, closed driver seat door, and the rear window shattered. There was no impact or other incident to the glass.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2025

Rearview camera quit for 3-4 seconds when I was backup. There was a car in my blind spot, aft right quarter, that I couldn't see and I hit his left front panel/headlight causing $2200. Damage to his car plus my car.

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2025

My Toyota rav 4 the power steering light comes on and says low & it always happens when it’s heavy raining and my wipers are on. The car just stops & wont start again for about 20 mins. This is super dangerous and has happened 4 times now.

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2024

Toyota oem windshield glass has severe distortions/waviness in glass. I have had my windshield replaced 3 times now with Toyota oem glass and the issue is still not resolved all 3 have had this distortion/wavyness in the glass. I don’t want aftermarket glass in a brand new car especially with all the safety features that relies on glass clarity, but Toyota is making it hard not to choose that option. Toyota needs to do better on quality control of their glass. The distortion is happening in the line of sight for the driver causing dizziness and issues while driving, as well as bad wavyness around the edges. Ive done some research into this as well and I am not the only Toyota driver having this issue with their glass. I’ve never owned a vehicle that did this and it’s very disappointing and frustrating that I am not able to have a clear windshield in my brand new car. I called Toyota of America but they basically pushed me off onto the dealership. Someone needs to contact the mfg and make them aware of this problem so I can get glass that is normal.

5 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2024

While driving down the highway at the speed limit in our town on a clear evening with no weather, the sunroof of our 2023 Toyota rav 4 exploded. There was a loud bang and it shattered as if the glass had been under significant stress or pressure. The glass bowed up in the middle and a section the size of a small saucer dropped out. There was a rigged break along the front edge of the sun roof. There were no bumps or holes in the road - it was smooth. There were no other vehicles nearby - no one threw a rock at our car. The noise was so loud that it was disruptive and shocking and thankfully I was not in heavy traffic or an accident might have occurred. I researched the web and found numerous instances of this sunroof explosion occurring. Please get Toyota to fix this before someone is serious injured.

6 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2023

I was driving on a highway posted speed limit 75mph on a clear day with no precipitation and without cause, the panoramic sunroof above my head imploded with glass shattering down upon my head. I did not hit anything and nothing hit me. No rocks, no debris, no outside force caused this. The panoramic sunroof showed a crack around the seal where it meets the body of the car and it imploded and cracked (shattered) inward from this cracking.

7 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2023

The moonroof on this vehicle shattered without warning as I was driving on the freeway. It sounded like a loud boom and when I looked up the tempered glass was falling on me and inside my 2023 Rav4. This is a huge safety issue and im not only concerned about my safety but how much glass is in my car - I take my kids to school in this car. Im going to take it to the dealership today to have them repair it - this should br a warrantied item but I have read there are multiple issues in other Rav4's.

8 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2023

Have had the vehicle three weeks and only drive on paved roadways. Visible chip cracked instantly during drive. Windshield seems weaker than our 2 4runners and vw. I’ve never seen a crack instantly occur without a large rock or hail.


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