2010 Toyota RAV4 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 6%of 400 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Toyota RAV4, 6% of the 400 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver's sun visor will not stay in the closed position & is constantly falling down, which obstructs my view. The attached photo shows the visor as closed at it will stay. I have contacted Toyota and they refuse to acknowledge the problem, despite the fact that on several message boards numerous owners report that this is a design flaw dating back to prior RAV4 generations.”
NHTSA complaint #11062715, filed 2018-01, 53,000 miles“I couldn't find another place to send this info. This is not a complaint. Regarding the wiper, we had an interim recall, we went to the dealer, they fixed it, but the record you have says incomplete. I just wanted you to know that it has been fixed.it was fixed before we even had the final recall notice.”
NHTSA complaint #10934407, filed 2016-12, 32,580 miles“The drivers side window switches are and have been sticky. A couple of months ago the passenger window failed to roll up and would not roll up with force. I saw the recalls to the year prior to my car make year and it's very similar. I think the same issue exists in the 2010 rav 4s.”
NHTSA complaint #10643990, filed 2014-10, 128,000 miles“My driver side sun visor hangs down about 1.5 inch from the ceiling all the time. It does not stay up close to the top at all and it blocks my view. It is hard to see the traffic light with it hanging down so I have to hold it up with one hand while driving. I hit my head on it a couple of times while getting into the car. I called Toyota and they told me that there is no recall on sun visors for rav 4. I will have to get it fixed from the dealer who charges approx. $150. I came across multiple complaints about the same problem from RAV4 and camry owners. …”
NHTSA complaint #10810577, filed 2015-12, 78,000 miles“While driving at approximately 55 MPH on a two lane highway, the sunroof suddenly cracked and then shattered for no apparent reason. There was no debris (rock, bolt) etc found in the glass once we were able to pull over and look at the damage. The glass appears to have bowed upward and away from the frame and then shattered.”
NHTSA complaint #11088357, filed 2018-04, 85,000 milesRelated 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
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 2010 Toyota RAV4
101 complaintsVehicle speed control
83 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsWheels
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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