Window & Wiper complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 12% | 13,000 miles |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% | 18,000 miles |
| 2023 | 12 | 7% | 57,000 miles |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% | 3,000 miles |
| 2021 | 30 | 8% | 50,000 miles |
| 2020 | 17 | 3% | 9,000 miles |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% | 2,000 miles |
| 2018 | 21 | 6% | 9,000 miles |
| 2017 | 11 | 4% | 24,000 miles |
| 2016 | 16 | 7% | 12,000 miles |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% | 24,000 miles |
| 2014 | 8 | 4% | 50,000 miles |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% | 65,000 miles |
| 2012 | 59 | 23% | 33,000 miles |
| 2011 | 50 | 17% | 49,000 miles |
| 2010 | 24 | 6% | 75,000 miles |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% | 56,000 miles |
| 2008 | 16 | 3% | 60,000 miles |
| 2007 | 50 | 5% | 72,000 miles |
| 2006 | 30 | 4% | 65,000 miles |
| 2005 | 9 | 6% | 74,000 miles |
| 2004 | 11 | 7% | 49,000 miles |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% | 30,000 miles |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% | 88,000 miles |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% | 111,000 miles |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% | 3,000 miles |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% | 120,000 miles |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4. The contact was experiencing dizziness, nausea, and lack of focus in vision while in the driver's seat and looking through the windshield. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who sat in the driver's seat and noticed the glass was magnified in certain areas causing visual distortion and warping in certain areas of the windshield. The windshield was replaced. The contact experienced the same physical reaction to the new windshield. The dealer was contacted, and a message was left. The contact learned that the manufacturer had outsourced the manufacturing of the windshields from a company called AGC. The windshield was not replaced a second time. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 495.
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving under normal conditions, the contact heard an abnormally loud, violent, and shattering sound. The contact then noticed that the moonroof glass panel had exploded without impact, causing shattered glass to fall inside the cabin. A police report was filed. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,838.
The contact's daughter leased a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle from service, the contact noticed a glare on the windshield and a cloudy film, causing difficulty in seeing while driving day and night. The contact's daughter reached out to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 6,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 75 MPH, as an occupant seated in the passenger's side seat, the contact became aware that the rear passenger's side window shattered without impact. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal bang coming from the vehicle, and the rear glass shattered without impact. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the contact was informed that the damage was not covered under warranty. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 57,079.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was a loud sound like a gunshot coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's wife slightly opened the sunroof cover and discovered that the sunroof had shattered into pieces. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that the front windshield started to form a crack from the front passenger's side over to the driver's side of the windshield. The contact stated that the crack had formed without an impact to the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,963. The VIN was unavailable.
The panoramic moonroof on my 2022 Toyota RAV4 spontaneously shattered and exploded outward at approximately 2:09 PM on June 21, 2026 while my wife was driving and exiting the freeway. There was a loud bang, followed by glass shards ejecting primarily outward onto the roof with a pattern showing the glass failed/bent from the inside out. The outer glass panel broke into multiple large sections with a clean perimeter failure and no visible external impact point or road debris damage. This created an immediate safety hazard: loud distraction while driving at highway speeds, flying glass, and sudden exposure through the roof opening. No warning lights, messages, noises, or prior symptoms appeared. The moonroof had been used normally with no issues. The component (panoramic moonroof glass assembly) is available for inspection. …
Related recalls (3)
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.
Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota RAV4 years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2012 (59), 2007 (50), 2011 (50), 2006 (30) and 2021 (30) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 23% of all complaints for the 2012.
Is there a recall for Toyota RAV4 window & wiper problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 15V-689 (power window devices and controls, Oct 22, 2015); 15V-577 (visibility/wiper, Sep 18, 2015); 12V-491 (power window devices and controls, Oct 10, 2012). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Toyota RAV4 window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 46,000 miles; 53% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the sun/moon roof assembly (41 mentions), followed by the power window devices and controls (22).
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.