How many 2016 RAV4 owners reported visibility and wiper problems?

NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this category for the 2016 RAV4, which is about 7% of the 240 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 RAV4 sunroof or wiper issues?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2016 RAV4.

At what mileage do these visibility problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 11,010 miles.

What is the most common visibility complaint on the 2016 RAV4?

The most frequent pattern in owner complaints is sunroof glass shattering or exploding, sometimes while driving at highway speed.

Did any 2016 RAV4 visibility complaints involve a crash or fire?

Among the 16 complaints in this category, NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury reported.

2016 Toyota RAV4 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Toyota RAV4, about 7% of its 240 total complaints for the year. Most describe sunroof glass shattering or exploding, with a median failure mileage of 11,010. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 16; 7% of 240
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 11,011 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Sunroof glass spontaneously shatters or explodes while driving at highway speed, sometimes scattering glass inside the cabin.
Sunroof cracks or fractures while the vehicle is parked or driven under an overpass, with owners unsure of an external cause.
Panoramic moon roof develops a leak that worsens over time and damages interior trim.
Windshield wipers do not adjust speed properly and the fastest setting fails to clear heavy rain.
Headlights are reported as too dim, leaving drivers unable to see beyond a short distance without high beams.

When 2016 Toyota RAV4 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2016, latest Feb 2, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2016 to Feb 2025; peak Jan 2018 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2016 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by RAV4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201024 (6%)
201150 (17%)
201259 (23%)
201313 (5%)
20148 (4%)
20158 (3%)
201616 (7%)
201711 (4%)
201821 (6%)
201922 (3%)
202017 (3%)
202130 (8%)
20226 (4%)
202311 (7%)
20248 (5%)
202511 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2016 RAV4 owners reported visibility and wiper problems?: NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this category for the 2016 RAV4, which is about 7% of the 240 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 RAV4 sunroof or wiper issues?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2016 RAV4.
At what mileage do these visibility problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 11,010 miles.
What is the most common visibility complaint on the 2016 RAV4?: The most frequent pattern in owner complaints is sunroof glass shattering or exploding, sometimes while driving at highway speed.
Did any 2016 RAV4 visibility complaints involve a crash or fire?: Among the 16 complaints in this category, NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury reported.