Visibility Problems of Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 428 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (297 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility (33 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Toyota RAV4

The Wiper problem

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

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the rear driver’s side window suddenly shattered after an abnormally loud bang was heard. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because there were no   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact's daughter leased a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle from service, the contact noticed a glare on the windshield and a cloudy film, causing difficulty in seeing while driving day and night.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 mph, the sunroof exploded without impact. The contact stated that the sun roof shade prevented shattered glass from entering the cabin of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the front driver’s side window became inoperable. The contact stated that the power button would not function properly, and the contact could not get the front window   Read details...




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