2007 Toyota 4RUNNER Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,376miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER, 6% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,376 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My rear window shattered after using the defroster. Once I got out of my car after parking it in my job's garage it busted on it's own. I found out that this has happened to many 4th generation 4RUNNER owners but Toyota won't recall or extend the warranty for this issue any longer. Now I have to either never use my rear defroster again while living in colorado or risk it shattering again and hurting passengers in my car. I would have never bought the vehicle if I had knowledge of such a dangerous issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11176664, filed 2019-02, 138,000 miles“My vehicle, 2007 Toyota 4runner, has been experiencing some issues when the temperature drops below freezing. Living in maine, this happens more often than any human would like. In any event, my HVAC blower motor continues to literally freeze up and will not work. Toyota has issued a TSB (ac002-07) on this exact issue. Since my vehicle is out of warranty I'm told by the local dealer and by Toyota directly that I need to assume all costs for repair, yet if the vehicle was in warranty these repairs would be covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10382310, filed 2011-02, 70,020 miles“Rear window defroster was accidentally turned on (right advice cup holder) causing rear window to shatter while driving. It was stationary at a light at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10917503, filed 2016-10, 133,376 miles“Driving along the freeway in winter conditions I used the rear defroster for the back window, this caused the back glass to explode loudly, shattering glass onto belongings, animals and the road behind us. This caused drivers behind us to act evasively and myself as well making a winter driving condition more dangerous, not to mention the spray of glass that reached the back seats of my car with passengers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11632738, filed 2024-12“Cpsc:secured my two children into the middle seats of my 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER, secured myself into the driver seat, and left my residence. Less than 2 miles into the drive, I smelled a burning smell, not a smoky smell, but an intense burning aroma. The consumer stated the glass window exploded into the car while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11074782, filed 2018-02Related service bulletins
- 10142892Jun 20, 2018Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns where the vehicles rear hatch glass broke during defroster operation.
- 10131745Mar 2, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-03: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns where the vehicles rear hatch glass broke during defroster operation.
- 10131744Mar 2, 2017Dealer Package: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for Broken Rear Hatch Glass on Certain 2003-2009 Model Year 4Runner Vehicles.
- 10131743Mar 2, 2017Dealer Email: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for Broken Rear Hatch Glass on Certain 2003-2009 Model Year 4Runner Vehicles.
- 10131742Mar 2, 2017Region Email: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for Broken Rear Hatch Glass on Certain 2003-2009 Model Year 4Runner Vehicles.
- 10131801Feb 27, 2017TSB: Some 2003 ? 2009 model year 4Runner vehicles may exhibit back door glass "broken" without external impact. This condition may be associated with rear window defogger usage…
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 6% |
| 2006 | 22 | 6% |
| 2005 | 26 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 2% |
| 2003 | 18 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 4 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER
40 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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