2011 Toyota RAV4 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 17%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Toyota RAV4, 17% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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.
“I have called authorized Toyota dealers several times and they promised to call me back once they have the part available for this repair but they never called me back. It has been for more than 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11074979, filed 2018-02, 80,000 miles“I received a safety recall notice (interim notice) from Toyota on 4/20/2016 regarding wiper motor link corrosion on my 2011 Toyota RAV4, NHTSA recall 15v-577.in the interim notice it states that an interim repair will be performed at no charge. I called two (2) Toyota dealers and both said I have to wait for the final repair notice. Yet in the Toyota letter to their dealers dated 2/25/2016 it clearly states that interim repairs will be made to vehicles listed in phase 2 (f2s), cold weather climate states. It also states that in the notice that I received. …”
NHTSA complaint #10860701, filed 2016-04, 49,000 miles“Toyota issued safety recall f1s on sep 17, 2015 stating that failing to fix it may affect driver visibility and increase risk of crash ten months later the Toyota web site still displays remedy not available . Any attempts to get feedback on when a solution might be implemented are useless. The response is: what you see on the website is what you get.”
NHTSA complaint #10887443, filed 2016-07, 46,000 miles“All windows besides the windshield have water spot buildup. We had them professionally removed in june of 2014. 5 years later the spots are building up again. That would be at 36,000 miles and now again at 90,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11244852, filed 2019-08, 36,000 miles“Sun visor on left driver side now droops after only owning vehicle for 5 years. Noticed Toyota warranty extensions for Toyota camrys but not Toyota rav4s. The parts are not different and this is a known issue with Toyota.”
NHTSA complaint #11002801, filed 2017-07, 100,000 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
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 2011 Toyota RAV4
69 complaintsBrakes
48 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsSeat belts
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Toyota RAV4
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology