2009 Toyota RAV4 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 327 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Toyota RAV4, 2% of the 327 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The power steering light came on then the steering wheel locked I jerked it to the right to get it to pull off the road. I was driving on a city street going up hill when the car finally disabled, the mechanic told me he found nothing wrong when he put it on the diagnostic I don't feel safe driving the car with my child I've paid 140.00 for and inspection now I'm taking it to the sf Toyota mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #11315921, filed 2020-03, 78,000 miles“I was at a stop sign and turning right with my grandson in the backseat, I heard a loud noise no other car around me at the time pulled over and looked all around the car and in the back to see if something fell over nothing was in the back. Started driving again and heard wind noise pulled over again and looked all under rav and tires got ready to get in side looked up on the top and the sunroof had a hole in it and shattered. Nothing hit it just shattered. If had had the inside open glass would have been all inside the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10469558, filed 2012-08, 56,000 miles“Sunroof of 2009 rav 4 sport exploded yesterday while on the interstate. No other vehicles around and nowhere near an overpass. Glass shattered on myself and passenger in the car. The whole is the size of a basketball and the remaining glass is blown outward.”
NHTSA complaint #10390127, filed 2011-03, 21,500 miles“Failure of windshield wiper system on a 2009 Toyota rav-4 during a storm on january 30, 2010. Owner was driving on maryland interstate highway 695. The windshield wipers system was turned on to clear precipitation from the windshield. The blades were not frozen to the windshield. Suddenly, the right wiper blade inverted (like an umbrella turning inside out), striking the left wiper blade, causing the wiper blade system to fail and damaging the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10336194, filed 2010-06, 15,982 miles“2009 Toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to accelerator pedal problems. The consumer on march 17, 2014, she took the vehicle to the dealer for a noise in the fan heater. The technicians also addressed a recall for the accelerator pedal. The recall required reprogramming the ECM with smart stop technology. However, on april 17, 2014, while turning a corner at a very low speed, the RPM's raced high as if the accelerator pedal was stuck. When she removed her foot from the accelerator and applied the brake, the RPM's continued to race, and continued, even when the vehicle was put in neutral. …”
NHTSA complaint #10632860, filed 2014-09Related recalls
- 15V689000Oct 22, 2015Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2006–2011, Yaris 2006–2010, Highlander 2008–2011 +10 more
- 15V577000Sep 18, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2009–2012, RAV4 EV 2012–2014
- 12V491000Oct 10, 2012Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2007–2009, Camry 2007–2009, Camry Hybrid 2007–2009 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10132742Jul 29, 2014Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 13% |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% |
| 2023 | 14 | 9% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 | 31 | 8% |
| 2020 | 17 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 | 21 | 6% |
| 2017 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 | 16 | 7% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 59 | 23% |
| 2011 | 50 | 17% |
| 2010 | 24 | 6% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 18 | 3% |
| 2007 | 50 | 5% |
| 2006 | 30 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 6% |
| 2004 | 11 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota RAV4
99 complaintsSuspension
55 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology