2016 Toyota RAV4 visibility problems

Filed Feb 2, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX · crash · 1 injury

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 ensure the safety of myself and others on the road whether the car be foreign or domestic. Please see the following requests: 1. Toyota's electronics freeze intermittently. This is not the first Toyota Rav4 that I have had and it seems to have done this in the majority of them (2/3). This is dangerous as it can become a distraction to the driver if not familiar with this abnormality. The backup camera also variously changes it's functions, preferences, and layout. 2. The navigation system has to be updated by a chip instead of updated wirelessly. 3. It is not an electric vehicle. 4. I should not have to pay for gasoline or electricity if the sun can be used as a fuel source. Please research the and utilize solar cell panel paint to charge all electric cars and implement that into all domestic and foreign electric cars as soon as possible due to the inflating economy. 5. With full self driving availability please ensure that all cars on the road, whether they be electric or gas, have this capability due to safety issues as well as the extent of morbidity and mortality cases due to trauma patients. I have already emailed you on this problem. Please follow up. 6. Due to the younger generation and their addiction to social media as well as their cell phones, please ensure that there is voice capability within all cars. It may also be beneficial for a camera to be installed inside of the car since the younger generation is so prone to filming themselves. This would also help with liability issues if an accident were to occur. 7. Ensure there is a way to charge a cell phone without needing to plug in the phone.

Filed May 20, 2021 · Visibility · 43,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that the moon roof was leaking. The failure had gotten progressively worse over time causing damage to the interior of the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2021 · Electrical, Visibility · 30,000 miles · LA

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 battery trouble. I have been left stranded at work when my car would not start. That is when I found massive amounts of corrosion, and to this day, the terminals corrode over even with new battery. The passenger door does not always lock with the key button bc of this issue. I would estimate I've replaced the battery 3-5 times between the two cars, with no real solution. Batteries have always been replaced/installed by the local toyota dealership. (I'm sure invoices could be pulled if necessary) my cars have not stalled while running, they won't start or just start to have electrical issues w lights, and it gets checked by the dealership. They usually recommend replacement while the battery is covered. A separate but equally unsettling issue is with the windshield. It recently cracked due to a passenger flicking a bug on it. You would think a rock landed on it.

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Body, Engine · 14,600 miles · TX · fire

My brand new car caught fire in the front while it was parked outside a restaurant. I came outside to leave and it was towed away. The car was totaled from the fire. I saw the rav4 investigation is happening and wanted to make sure you had my report included. The fire happened in the front left (as it was stated in the article other cars). I can send you additional details if needed but everything is matching up with the other incidents. It was a brand new car which is why it was such a strange event.

Filed May 14, 2020 · Visibility · MD

Windshield wiper intervals do not change speed and the fastest setting is inadequate in heavy rain.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Lights, Visibility · 40,000 miles · GA

I have complained about the headlights from day one. The dealership said the headlights are adjusted properly. Since then my wife has hit a deer because she can not see more than one car length in front without the high beams on. Now she always drives with the high beams on. Thisorning she was verbally accosted from another driver for driving with her high beams on. We live in a more rural area with very few street lights. Get a rav 4 put it in a totally dark area and turn on the head lights. Measure the distance between bumper and end of light. Then you will see the issue. The lights might have the square footage requirement meet but the square footage goes left and right and not forward while driving.

Filed Feb 22, 2018 · Visibility · 25,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota rav4. While driving highway speeds, a rock struck the sun roof, fractured it, and caused glass to explode and implode inside the vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (findlay toyota flagstaff, 5030 e marketplace dr, flagstaff, az 86004, (888) 736-7324) who at first indicated that they would replace the part. The dealer then stated that the part would be replaced by a warranty and the end result was that they refused to provide a replacement of the part and advised the contact to call the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would provide a follow-up response within a day to determine if they could remedy the failure by replacing the part that failed prematurely. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2018 · Visibility · 10,000 miles · TX

Vehicle was traveling at the speed limit on an interstate highway. No other vehicles in front or side. The sun roof glass exploded. No personal injuries.

Filed Jan 12, 2018 · Visibility · 10,250 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota rav4. While the vehicle was parked, the sun roof fractured. While the vehicle was being driven, pieces of broken glass started to fall into the cabin of the vehicle. There were no injuries. Clearwater toyota (21799 us hwy 19 n, clearwater, fl 33765, (800) 667-9051) was notified of the issue. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 10,250. *tt

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Visibility · 9,756 miles · MN

Sunroof glass shattered while driving on highway. Vehicle was under or near an overpass when the incident happened, so it is possible that something dropped from the overpass and struck the sunroof, but we did not see anything fall.