2019 Toyota RAV4 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 2%of 884 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the visibility of the 2019 Toyota RAV4, 2% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just bought a new 2019 RAV4. While driving, I noticed that the driver-side side mirror (on the left side) appears to be distorting or strangely magnifying the objects. I am not sure if this is a feature , but it takes some time for my eyes to adjust from looking at the road in front to the side mirror because the focus seems to be off. In fact, after a half hour of driving my wife had a headache from glancing at the mirror. We have not experienced anything like this in any other car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287796, filed 2019-12, 100 miles“Driving on the freeway at 60mph on a 65-degree day and my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a gunshot, the glass blew out and down the back of my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11326776, filed 2020-06, 9,000 miles“The driver side mirror on my 2019 rav 4 adventure shakes/rattles when driving. It makes looking through the mirror blurry. This happens at highway speeds, even on smooth pavement. In the city on city streets bumps also add to this issue. I have taken this to Toyota and my dealer has refused to fix this issue. I first complained about this the day I purchased the vehicle and was assured it would be something they would fix. That has not happened. This is a safety issue. I cannot see clearly into the mirror so I can see things behind me when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11271352, filed 2019-10, 12 miles“Driver end of lower dash board trim reflects on the driver side view mirror. Reflection interferes with visibility. Reflection goes away when the window is fully lowered. Toyoto cust service claims problem is a design defect and there is no fix for it right now. Dangerous to drive the vehicle without covering the drivers end of the dash.”
NHTSA complaint #11254393, filed 2019-09, 100 miles“Driver side mirror problems: 1. Mirror distortion: causes images in the mirror to be blurry. Issue is especially apparent in sunny days. 2. The trim, especially the silver one, and the A/C vent excessively reflects onto the driver side mirror. 3. At highway speeds and slightly rough driving surfaces, the driver side mirror wobbles.”
NHTSA complaint #11246480, filed 2019-08, 30 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10185772Dec 9, 2020TSB: Some 2019 ? 2021 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear-view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration…
- 10179775Aug 14, 2020TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration…
- 10179731Aug 14, 2020TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration…
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 2019 Toyota RAV4
269 complaintsEngine
207 complaintsOther or unknown
172 complaintsElectrical system
103 complaintsBody and structure
90 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
82 complaintsAir bags
45 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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.
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