Exterior Lighting Problems of Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 131 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (67 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (44 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Toyota RAV4

The Exterior Lighting problem

While parked in a commercial lot on [xxx] around [xxx], I noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle while sitting inside. There was a strong burning rubber smell. I exited and saw flames coming from beneath the front left bumper, directly under the fog light area.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the illumination from the headlights was poor due to scratches inside the headlight housings. The contact stated that the illumination made nighttime driving difficult. There were no warning lights illuminated.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Condensation is appearing on both of the back brake lights the car has 40000 miles not sure shy this is happening I believe that the seal has been broken on the rim of the back lights   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

All 4 tail lights are developing a white haze on the inside of the lens that will eventually affect the visibility of the affected safety light. This internal lens contamination cannot be cleaned and will cause the lights to fail to meet their original dot approved specifications creating a   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

2012 toyoya Rav4. Consumer writes in regards to the sound of the turn signal being too low. Consumer would like for the volume of the turn signal to be adjustable   Read details...




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