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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2025 Toyota RAV4 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
13%of 91 total for the year
Median mileage
6,697miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2025 Toyota RAV4, 13% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,697 miles.

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.

“My windshield spontaneously cracked from the outside frame down 10 inches and then across the glass through site line of driver. There was no outside influence (Rock chip and etc) I am not the first RAV4 owner to experience this.”

NHTSA complaint #11761309, filed 2026-09

“1)I purchased my car during daylight hours. A few days later I drove my car in the evening and could not see street signs or the road 1/3 of the way up through my windshield. There is a definitive line where the windshield turns black. It is extremely dangerous. The Toyota engagement center told me to take my car to the dealership where it was purchased. I also took photos of what I could not see while driving. The dealership said there is nothing they can do and this is normal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11709145, filed 2026-01

“On August 29, 2026, at approximately 9:04 PM, my vehicle was turned off and parked in my driveway. I entered the driver’s side of the vehicle and closed the driver’s door normally. Immediately after the door was closed, the rear windshield/back glass completely shattered without warning. There was no known impact to the rear windshield at the time of the incident. The outside temperature was approximately 76°F with 85% humidity, and the incident occurred after dark. I did not notice any warning lights, messages, visible damage, or other symptoms before the glass shattered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11760678, filed 2026-08

“The windshield is warped and distorted. The dealership also told me that they can also see the warp in it. The original windshield was replaced, and the new one also has the same issue. The brand engagement rep I spoke with at Toyota told me that he has received multiple calls about the windshield issue. This vehicle was purchased 7/30/2025, and only has 271 miles on it and is on the original tank of gas. I have to rely on other people to give me rides places, as I am unable to drive this vehicle. The safety risk is due to the dizziness, nausea and migraine it causes me to drive it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11698615, filed 2025-11

“The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear driver’s side window suddenly shattered after an abnormally loud bang was heard. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11727208, filed 2026-03, 30,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20251213%
202485%
2023149%
202264%
2021318%
2020173%
2019222%
2018216%
2017124%
2016167%
201583%
201484%
2013135%
20125923%
20115017%
2010246%
200972%
2008183%
2007505%
2006304%
200596%
2004117%
200331%
200220%
200183%
2000310%
199923%
199811%
199612%

Other parts of the 2025 Toyota RAV4

Other or unknown
24 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 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