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2016 Toyota RAV4 visibility/wiper problems

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2016 Toyota RAV45% of all complaints for this model year.

12
Visibility/wiper complaints
5%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
1 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • I had a significant car accident in 2020 and luckily only broke my thumb. I was rear ended. The car I had at the time was a brand new Toyota Rav4, which luckily did have side airbags and they deployed appropriately. However, I have since had the opportunity to drive other vehicles and would like to…

    filed Feb 2, 2025

  • I have had and continue to have battery trouble with my toyota rav4. I first bought a new 2014 and at my regular maintenance at the dealership, the battery was replaced several times. I was uncomfortable enough to trade it in and get a new 2016. I still have this one, but it continues to have…

    filed Mar 9, 2021

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Visibility/wiper problems in other RAV4 years

YearReportsShare
2025 RAV468%
2024 RAV453%
2023 RAV486%
2022 RAV454%
2021 RAV4195%
2020 RAV491%
2019 RAV4142%
2018 RAV4175%
2017 RAV4103%
2015 RAV452%
2014 RAV463%
2013 RAV462%
RAV4 visibility/wiper problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.