Windshield Problems of Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 22 problems related to windshield (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the RAV4.

1 Windshield problem of the 2024 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 10/17/2024

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. The contact's daughter reached out to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 6,000.

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2 Windshield problem of the 2020 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 04/22/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4 the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the front windshield was struck by a small object and the contact noticed a huge crack displayed on the windshield. The contact stated that if a small object could cause a crack to the windshield, the contact was concerned about what might happen if the vehicle was involved in an accident. The contact stated that one of the children could be severely injured if ejected from the vehicle or an object could enter the vehicle through the windshield and strike the contact. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a severely damaged windshield. The windshield was replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred after a small objective struck the windshield and caused damages to the front windshield. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not provided.

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3 Windshield problem of the 2022 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 11/08/2022

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that the front windshield started to form a crack from the front passenger side to the driver’s side windshield. The contact stated that the crack formed without an impact to the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,963. VIN was unavailable.

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4 Windshield problem of the 2019 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 06/01/2021

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that she initially noticed that the headliner was stained and later realized that rainwater had leaked into the driver's and passenger's side front cabins from the roof rail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was caused by a previous windshield replacement. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

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5 Windshield problem of the 2007 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 06/26/2009

An intense squeak initiated the visit to the auto dealer. We were informed that the windshield was rubbing on the vehicle frame and to fix the problem they would have to replace the entire windshield. The windshield was replaced which solved the problem for now.

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6 Windshield problem of the 2008 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 01/18/2009

The defroster system is inadequate and would not melt ice from the windshield under moderate temperatures and a very light freezing mist.

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7 Windshield problem of the 2006 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 11/10/2008

Water seams to gather on the front passenger floor mat. I went to the dealership closest to me and they told me there was a leak from the windshield area and technician needs to asses the situation but since I had 37,000 miles on the car it would not be covered. The water gathers only when it rains. My first thought was that it might have been condensation from the ac but that is not the case. This is rain water entering the cabin. 2006 Rav4.

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8 Windshield problem of the 2005 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 12/09/2006

Windshield cracked unknown cause. Also windshield chips very easily.

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9 Windshield problem of the 2006 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 10/18/2006

This complaint involves the glass in the windshield of a 2006 Toyota Rav4. Briefly, the glass shattered in a manner that is uncharacteristic of safety glass leaving shards and slivers of glass throughout the vehicle from the impact of a rock from the highway. I believe the tempering process left this window defective and the potential for injuries, particularly to the eyes, of drivers or passengers is more than should be allowable.

10 Windshield problem of the 2004 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 08/16/2006

While sitting in my driveway during my lunch hour, 1310 hours, the windshield cracked. The crack starts at the top passenger side, comes and at almost the middle of the passenger side, curves towards the driver's side. Car is 2 1/2 years old. Car was taken for service the next day. Toyota refuses replace the windshield. Four service tech's said they see no rock chips, and said the crack is due to factory failure. However, on the service report, it's written that crack is due to heat. I live in eureka, California, on the coast, where the high might be 63 degrees if we are lucky!.

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11 Windshield problem of the 2005 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 07/12/2006

Defective windshield cracked for no apparent reason.

12 Windshield problem of the 2006 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 06/23/2006

Windshield for the Toyota rav 4 are cracking very easy. Mine has less than 3000 and I have already repaired it once and today it cracked again. The dot rating is not right dot 20 . My pontiac is 147 and has taken much bigger hits an no damage.

13 Windshield problem of the 2001 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 10/15/2001

Consumer went to the garage, opened the drivers door, got in and put on seat belt, and closed the door. Consumer heard an explosive sound of shattering glass, when she looked behind her she saw a large gaping hole in the window of the rear door. The manager at rite-way auto glass stated it may have been that the robot at the factory put the glass in wrong.

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14 Windshield problem of the 2001 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 10/15/2001

Consumer went to the garage, opened the drivers door, got in and put on seat belt, and closed the door. Consumer heard an explosive sound of shattering glass, when she looked behind her she saw a lrage gaping hole in the window of the rear door. The manager at rite-way auto glass stated it may have been that the robot at the factory put the glass in wrong.

15 Windshield problem of the 2001 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 10/15/2001

Consumer went to the garage, opened the drivers door, got in and put on seat belt, and closed the door. Consumer heard an explosive sound of shattering glass, when she looked behind her she saw a lrage gaping hole in the window of the rear door. The manager at rite-way auto glass stated it may have been that the robot at the factory put the glass in wrong.

16 Windshield problem of the 2000 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 10/01/2001

Fuel tank access door has design defect. When opened (to gain access to fuel cap), it rubs the edge of the vehicle body panel surrounding the access door. This is also a problem with model 2001, as a friend has reported the same complaint. As for the vehicle glass, it was scratched easily from road debris being rubbed by the wipers, and also inside of the glass grit. This has never occurred with previous vehicles owned, so the glass must be unusually soft. **** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760761.

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17 Windshield problem of the 2001 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 02/09/2001

Consumer complains of rattle noise in the windshield, vehicle was brought to dealer for repairs, but dealer could not duplicate problem.

18 Windshield problem of the 2001 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 02/09/2001

Consumer complains of rattle noise in the windshield, vehicle was brought to dealer for repairs, but dealer could not duplicate problem.

19 Windshield problem of the 2000 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

Windshield is not holding up as good as it should be. When driving on road, and what ever may come flying in windshield's way can easily chip windshield. Contacted dealer ,and dealer said that there was nothing they could do. Consumer states that there are at least 12 chips currently on the windshield.

20 Windshield problem of the 2001 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 11/20/2000

The windshield and rear-view mirror are not set into the window frame causing vibration at any speed and making it hard to see out the rear view mirror.

21 Windshield problem of the 2000 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 10/15/2000

Windshield has lots of small chips on it, it looks like it has been sandblasted.

22 Windshield problem of the 2001 Toyota RAV4

The brakes screetch when applied. The sound is particularly startling if the brakes are applied quickly. This sound is not the "wear sensor" sound (dealer checked brakes and said they are fine). This sound is different than the standard squeky brakes you hear on some cars and is very concerning. The windshield would rattle while driving (dealer put in a gasket and sound stopped).


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