8.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,368 miles

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problem #13

Jul 202023

RAV4

  • miles
Toyota service bulletin: T-SB-0079-20 (August 14, 2020) Outer Rear View Mirror Image Vibration While Driving (Causes distraction and could lead to and accident because image in side mirrors are unusable due to vibration) Dealer refuses to do this repair because it was only covered under a 36mo or 36,000 mile warranty. My car currently has 23,500 and this repair should be covered...or be a recall! Some 2019 -?" 2020 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration can be observed at highway speeds of approximately 50 -?" 70 mph on typical concrete/asphalt road surfaces.

- Ceres, CA, USA

problem #12

Apr 262023

RAV4

  • miles
I have now had two spontaneous, large cracks form in my windshield without any impact of debris.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

problem #11

Feb 092022

RAV4

  • miles
Wipers would not turn on when activated. I checked all fuses were good and still not working. I drove home with no wipers in rain. Then next day I went to recheck fuses and relays, but the wipers came on.

- Findlay, OH, USA

problem #10

Jan 052022

RAV4

  • miles
The Panoramic Sunroof spontaneously exploded while driving on the freeway. There was no impact point and the glass is bowed outward. When it exploded it was a very load pop and pressure feeling that made everyone's ears ring. About 2 seconds later small glass particles and glass dust fell down on the driver and passenger. This was reported to insurance company and taken to independent service center for estimate and repair. There were no warning lights or prior issues. The sun roof was in perfect working order and the vehicle has less than 25,000 miles on it. Driving context - 10:30 PM, light rain, outside temp was 38degrees, inside car temp set at 72 with heater on, sunshade was back, radio off, very little traffic on freeway with no road disturbances.

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #9

Nov 112021

RAV4

  • miles
The sunroof/moonroof in my 2019 Toyota RAV4 spontaneously exploded while parked overnight in my driveway. There was not any damage on or around that area of my car, nothing above my car. The following morning when I pulled out of my driveway, I noticed a strange sound, retracted my visor and noticed the roof glass was completely shattered in a volcanic like shape. Pieces began to fall as I began to pull back into the driveway.

- Hedgesville, WV, USA

problem #8

Sep 102020

RAV4

  • 28,000 miles
Driving at interstate speed when small gravel breaks a silver dollar size star shaped crack in windshield on passenger side. Approximately 10 minutes later another object hit passenger side windshield and created another star slapped crack in the glass near passenger wiper arm. Had windshield replaced within 7 days upon returning home. The new windshield which is a genuine Toyota windshield is now chipped in several places. Everything that hots the windshield either cracks the glass or creates a significant chip that interfere with proper vision. I feel the glass is defective. Toyota just said I was unlucky. But a windshield should afford some safety from road debris, that tipically doesn't crack or even chip the glass. If a quarter size rock or larger object hits the rav 4 windshield that I'm driving, I have no doubt that it will burst out. I have been driving for 53 years and has one windshield replaced prior to this one. This Rav4 currently has approximately 38000 miles on the odometer. A shattered windshield is a significant risk factor in any accident. I don't know what would happen if the windshield supplied by the manufacturer proved defective.

- Crossville, TN, USA

problem #7

Jan 202020

RAV4

  • 2,000 miles
At highway speeds, over 45 mph, the driver's side rear view mirror vibrates. This occurs on most surface whether smooth or rough. When the mirror is vibrating, it makes it difficult to clearly view what is occurring to the left and behind the vehicle. During night time driving, headlights create a distraction as the mirror is distorting and shimmering the lights in the driver's view. This makes driving unsafe. Reported this problem to Toyota service department. Invoice shows that vehicle "operating as designed" as service rep indicated they have had several complaints for this so this is normal for the 2019/2020 Rav4.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #6

Dec 052019

RAV4

  • 100 miles
I just bought a new 2019 Rav4. While driving, I noticed that the driver-side side mirror (on the left side) appears to be distorting or strangely magnifying the objects. I am not sure if this is a "feature", but it takes some time for my eyes to adjust from looking at the road in front to the side mirror because the Focus seems to be off. In fact, after a half hour of driving my wife had a headache from glancing at the mirror. We have not experienced anything like this in any other car. Additionally, while driving, the mirror tends to vibrate a lot, making it even more difficult to look into combined with the distorted image.

- Cinnaminson, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jun 152019

RAV4

  • 12 miles
The driver side mirror on my 2019 rav 4 adventure shakes/rattles when driving. It makes looking through the mirror blurry. This happens at highway speeds, even on smooth pavement. In the city on city streets bumps also add to this issue. I have taken this to Toyota and my dealer has refused to fix this issue. I first complained about this the day I purchased the vehicle and was assured it would be something they would fix. That has not happened. This is a safety issue. I cannot see clearly into the mirror so I can see things behind me when driving.

- Boulder, CO, USA

problem #4

Jun 072019

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 48 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that there was an obstruction reflecting off the dashboard onto the driver's side rearview mirror. Cherokee county Toyota (301 Liberty blvd, canton, ga 30114, (770) 704-9525) was contacted and suggested that the contact try to get used to the reflection issue. The dealer tried to get the contact to switch to a Camry, but she refused. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number and a case manager. The manufacturer promised a call back and scheduled an appointment, but it was not kept. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 48.

- Blue Ridge, GA, USA

problem #3

Jun 042019

RAV4

  • 100 miles
Driver end of lower dash board trim reflects on the driver side view mirror. Reflection interferes with visibility. Reflection goes away when the window is fully lowered. Toyoto cust service claims problem is a design defect and there is no fix for it right now. Dangerous to drive the vehicle without covering the drivers end of the dash.

- The Villages, FL, USA

problem #2

Aug 242019

RAV4

  • 30 miles
Driver side mirror problems: 1. mirror distortion: Causes images in the mirror to be blurry. Issue is especially apparent in sunny days. 2. the trim, especially the silver one, and the A/C vent excessively reflects onto the driver side mirror. 3. at highway speeds and slightly rough driving surfaces, the driver side mirror wobbles.

- Mclean, VA, USA

problem #1

Jul 102019

RAV4

  • 500 miles
Side mirrors have a vibration that affect your driving Focus at the time you look at them. Generate a blurry vision and dizziness. This was notified to the dealer and verified, but they said it was a design issue.

- Chaska, MN, USA