2021 Toyota RAV4 Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, about 8% of its 386 total complaints, with 1 crash and 2 injuries reported. No related recall has been issued for this area. Median mileage at failure was 41,402 miles.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 30
- 8% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 41,402 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Panoramic or glass sunroofs reportedly shatter or explode without warning, both while parked and while driving at highway speed.
- Front windshields reportedly crack spontaneously while parked or sitting in a driveway, with no impact, chip, or rock strike noted.
- Outside rear-view mirrors reportedly vibrate and distort the image on both sides, making them hard to use at speed.
- Front power windows reportedly become inoperable or stuck off-track, with the switch failing to respond.
- Windshield wipers reportedly stop working mid-drive, including during rain, forcing drivers to pull over.
- Some owners describe poor forward visibility from the hood shape and A-pillar placement blocking the driver's right-side view.
When 2021 Toyota RAV4 visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 15, 2020, latest Jun 2, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2021 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 have?
- NHTSA lists 30 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 RAV4, which is about 8% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 sunroof or wipers?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2021 RAV4.
- Did any of these visibility complaints involve a crash or injury?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2021 RAV4.
- At what mileage do these visibility and wiper problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area on the 2021 RAV4 is 41,402 miles.
- How does the 2021 RAV4 compare to other RAV4 years for this problem area?
- The 2021 RAV4's 8% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other years listed, though 2012 (23%) and 2011 (17%) are higher, and 2025 sits at 13%.