2019 Toyota RAV4 visibility/wiper problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2019 Toyota RAV4 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On February 2, 2026, while driving approximately 65 mph on the freeway in Wisconsin, the panoramic sunroof glass on my 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium (VIN: [XXX] ) spontaneously exploded. The ambient temperature was approximately 20°F. Crucially, the glass buckled outward, indicating the failure was…”
filed Feb 12, 2026
“Toyota service bulletin: T-SB-0079-20 (August 14, 2020) Outer Rear View Mirror Image Vibration While Driving (Causes distraction and could lead to and accident because image in side mirrors are unusable due to vibration) Dealer refuses to do this repair because it was only covered under a 36mo or…”
filed Jul 20, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other RAV4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 RAV4 | 6 | 8% |
| 2024 RAV4 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 RAV4 | 8 | 6% |
| 2022 RAV4 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 RAV4 | 19 | 5% |
| 2020 RAV4 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 RAV4 | 17 | 5% |
| 2017 RAV4 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 RAV4 | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 RAV4 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 RAV4 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 RAV4 | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Toyota RAV4
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.