Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Toyota RAV4 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the moon roof glass fractured without impact. The local dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.
My driver side sun visor hangs down about 1.5 inch from the ceiling all the time. It does not stay up close to the top at all and it blocks my view. It is hard to see the traffic light with it hanging down so I have to hold it up with one hand while driving. I hit my head on it a couple of times while getting into the car. I called Toyota and they told me that there is no recall on sun visors for rav 4. I will have to get it fixed from the dealer who charges approx. $150. I came across multiple complaints about the same problem from RAV4 and camry owners. This is a very serious issue and it can cause accidents and head injuries. Toyota had a recall on visors for camry and not for RAV4. I am deeply disappointed that Toyota is not taking any action on this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V577000 (visibility). However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. The VIN was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/11/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. While driving 30 MPH, the driver's side sun visor fell down into the driver's line of sight. The vehicle was taken to muller Toyota (2019 nj-31, clinton, nj 08809, [phone]) where the contact was advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The dealer stated that the sun visor was not a safety hazard. The manufacturer also stated that the failure was not a safety hazard and that the visor would not be repaired by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The driver's sun visor will not stay in the closed position & is constantly falling down, which obstructs my view. The attached photo shows the visor as closed at it will stay. I have contacted Toyota and they refuse to acknowledge the problem, despite the fact that on several message boards numerous owners report that this is a design flaw dating back to prior RAV4 generations.
While driving at approximately 55 MPH on a two lane highway, the sunroof suddenly cracked and then shattered for no apparent reason. There was no debris (rock, bolt) etc found in the glass once we were able to pull over and look at the damage. The glass appears to have bowed upward and away from the frame and then shattered.
Moonroof spontaneously exploded while sitting parked in driveway. Hole protruded outward which indicates build up of pressure and heat came from within the vehicle and not outside from foreign object. Engineers on abc also conclude the glass is defective and inferior to handle the pressure. This is a manufacturer defect.
I couldn't find another place to send this info. This is not a complaint. Regarding the wiper, we had an interim recall, we went to the dealer, they fixed it, but the record you have says incomplete. I just wanted you to know that it has been fixed.it was fixed before we even had the final recall notice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the rear driver's side window exploded with no impact. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Wind shield wipers dont work, and my passengers seatbelt light turns on and off when no one is seating in ' the seat.the car has "turned off while driving. Took it to the mechanic they changed the oil.
Related recalls
Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge.
Visibility/wiper
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed.
Window & Wiper complaints in other RAV4 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2010 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2010 Toyota RAV4, 6% of the model year's 400 complaints. The component named most often is sun/moon roof assembly (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Toyota RAV4 window & wiper problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 15V-689 (power window devices and controls, Oct 22, 2015); NHTSA recall 15V-577 (visibility/wiper, Sep 18, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota RAV4 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.