2017 Toyota RAV4 Exterior lighting Problems

“Reverse lights are 2'x2' triangle lights at the bottom of car. Most reverse lights are towards middle of panel with the brake lights. Not visible to someone else possible reversing at same time and can't see bottom of my car. 2014 model had them in middle. Not sure of 2016 or 2016 but my 17 and current 2018 has reverse lights at bottom. Safety issue if people can't notice your reverse lights.”

“Headlights on low beam, form a line across the windshield. Unable to see the road ahead unless high beams are activated. You cannot see stop or street signs. Unless you know there is a stop sign or road entrance you cannot see them when using the low beams. 2 other people have driven my vehicle and complained about not being able to see the road ahead. Very dangerous. I am now leery of driving this vehicle at night.”

“We recently purchased a 2017 Toyota RAV4 le. The first time we drove this vehicle at night we were shocked that, when using low or high beams, a dark area appeared across the entire windshield obstructing our vision. It is impossible to drive at night and feel safe. When you go up and down small hills, the darkness moves up and down as well, and is very annoying. We contacted the dealer and they said this was the way the car was made. …”

“When headlights after dark are set on automatic and I meet on coming traffic either bright lights my lights not only dim automatically but the automatic turns it's self off and won't come back on for a good distance. I have met vehicles with exceptionally bright lights and my automatic not only turns off but the headlights turn off altogether and I am left without headlights. I am fumbling with the light switch to turn the lights on manually. This could be deadly.”

“The halogen bulbs in the RAV4 le are substandard and present a safety hazard. After a dealer upgrade to some brighter bulbs, there is still very little spill to the sides of the road. This prevents me from seeing potential hazards like deer while driving at night. I have had several near misses with animals and even one with a pedestrian inside the city limits because I simply couldn't see them. Headlight aim has been verified as correct so that's not the issue either. This is a dangerous situation waiting to happen.”