2016 Toyota RAV4 lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 28 complaints for the 2016 Toyota RAV4, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 13,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 13,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Headlights are inadequate and very unsafe. Light cast is a half moon with a horizontal upper border. It is dark above that and there is minimal peripheral light cast by the headlights so turning corners is very difficult. High beams only slightly improve ability to see.
Dim headlamps are life threatening. Field of vision is short with a line and darkness above limiting vision. Right and left turning vision non existent. After 3 attempts and official complaint toyota repair says there is nothing else they can do, lamps meet federal standards. Evening test drives should be mandatory. I would like someone with authority to try and drive my vehicle in my neighborhood in the dark. Many complaints on internet. No one seems to have a resolution. My life is in danger.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Toyota RAV4
- Electrical system 59 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints