2012 Toyota RAV4: windshield wiper failure

Filed Sep 16, 2025 · Visibility · TX

The windshield pump is not working front and back The wipers turn but no liquid comes out though the tank is full It does not make the sound it normally does when it pumps the windshield liquid Dealer wants almost $200 just to look at it and verify the problem

Filed Jun 22, 2023 · Visibility · 112,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that upon activating the windshield wipers, the wipers responded erratically. The contact stated that the wipers moved significantly slowly, changed direction, and paused in the center of the windshield. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V577000 (Visibility/Wiper) however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2020 · Visibility · 150,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact stated while the vehicle was receiving routine maintenance at fred anderson toyota (9101 glenwood ave, raleigh, nc 27617, (919) 890-3686) the contact was informed that there was a crack in the windshield wiper reservoir. The contact was informed that the windshield wiper motor pump was defective and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The low windshield washer fluid warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Visibility · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000(visibility). When she received the recall notice, she drove the vehicle to city world toyota (3333 boston rd, the bronx, ny 10469, 888‑258‑4365) and was informed that the part was on backorder and was not available. The contact stated that her windshield wipers were leaking an unknown substance and did not operate. The dealer called the contact to have the recall serviced; however, once she arrived, she was informed again that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Visibility · 78,000 miles · AR

I turned the wipers on the other day when it was raining, they came on and made one wipe up and stopped on the downward wipe. I got out and pulled on one side and they wiped several more times then stopped again. I pulled on them again and they moved but very slowly then they stopped completely. I tried to pull them down again but they wouldnt budge. The vehicle was sitting in .my driveway at this time

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · TN

My 2012 toyota rav4 driver side visor started falling down about 6 months ago, later would fall down and wouldn't go back up and stay. Then is was very loose. I would move it to the side because I couldn't see to drive. This last time I tried to move it to the side it completely fell off. My passenger side is doing it as well and making it hard for the passengers to see and even myself because it's constantly blocking my view of that side. I'm very aggravated because I called customer care and they will not do anything about it. This is a very dangerous safety hazard. I'm very disappointed in toyota! My vehicle wasn't cheap but apparently the parts they put in them are. I am including the first picture of me at a 4way red light to show my view driving and at a red light, I can't see and have to bend down to do so. Also the light no longer works on the driver side mirror because of this defect. I also included pictures of the fabric bubbling off. My vehicle was garbage kept for 6 years and for the last year or so it's been outside. Also, my wipers pop and get stuck when trying to use them. Even if it's raining or just cleaning my windshield off. They will go and then it's like it can't and gets stuck but it literally will make a pop sound and bounce when trying to use them. It sounds ridiculous and everyone complains about them when riding with me. I'm so frustrated with it. They have done it the whole time I've owned it and I'm the only owner of it.

Filed Jul 5, 2017 · Seat belts, Visibility · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v096000 (seat belts) and 15v577000 (visibility/wiper). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to bohn brothers toyota (located at 3800 lapalco blvd harvey, la, 70058) on three separate occasions who stated that the recall remedy parts were unavailable. The attempted to call the manufacturer, but the wait time was long and the line disconnected. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 6, 2017 · Visibility · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 27, 2017 · Visibility · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Seat belts, Visibility · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper) and 16v096000 (seat belts). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Visibility · WA

I received a recall notice regarding water dripping onto the windshield wiper motor link. Over time this problem can cause corrosion & wear @ the wiper motor link joint resulting in separation of the wiper link from the wiper motor crank arm. Recall date was 9-17-15 (over a year). I would like to have this remedied immediately to avoid loss of my wiper and a corrosion problem.

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Visibility · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.