2012 Toyota RAV4 wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 59 complaints for the 2012 Toyota RAV4, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Driver side window spontaneously exploded and shattered, sending glass particles throughout the passenger compartment. Driver sustained small cut to left middle finger. Road conditions were sunny and dry without road hazards. No other vehicles in vicinity. No gravel on road. Window appeared to be intact prior to this spontaneous incident.
My 2012 toyota rav4 driver side visor started falling down about 6 months ago, later would fall down and wouldn't go back up and stay. Then is was very loose. I would move it to the side because I couldn't see to drive. This last time I tried to move it to the side it completely fell off. My passenger side is doing it as well and making it hard for the passengers to see and even myself because it's constantly blocking my view of that side.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Toyota RAV4
- Cruise control 49 complaints
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Seat belts 30 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints
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Wipers, windshield & visibility problems across all Toyota models