2019 Toyota RAV4: windshield wiper failure

Filed Sep 23, 2026 · Visibility · GA

The wipers started acting up a few months ago, the low setting would cycle 7 times then stop randomly, the high setting would cycle 11 times then stop randomly. I could reset it by turning off, then on. On 9/22/2026 I was driving home when it started to down pour. The wipers at first did as previous. But at a critical moment they completely stopped and would not cycle again. I had to pull over to the side while in traffic and not being able to see. I have replaced the wiper motor and switch but to no avail.

Filed Nov 26, 2023 · Driver assistance, Engine · OH

In line at a restaurant drive through around 2pm, raining, wipers on. engine cut off and power steering low message displayed. Car would not restart for several (30 minutes) Cause unknown. All battery, starter, alternator test came back fine.

Filed Aug 3, 2023 · CA

The front windshield just started a crack on the drivers side near the wiper blade. No rock or chips and I hear the glass crack while driving. I hear this is a problem with the factory glass from Toyota on the RAV4.

Filed Feb 17, 2022 · Visibility · OH

Wipers would not turn on when activated. I checked all fuses were good and still not working. I drove home with no wipers in rain. Then next day I went to recheck fuses and relays, but the wipers came on.

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Visibility · 28,000 miles · TN

Driving at interstate speed when small gravel breaks a silver dollar size star shaped crack in windshield on passenger side. Approximately 10 minutes later another object hit passenger side windshield and created another star slapped crack in the glass near passenger wiper arm. Had windshield replaced within 7 days upon returning home. The new windshield which is a genuine toyota windshield is now chipped in several places. Everything that hots the windshield either cracks the glass or creates a significant chip that interfere with proper vision. I feel the glass is defective. Toyota just said I was unlucky. But a windshield should afford some safety from road debris, that tipically doesn't crack or even chip the glass. If a quarter size rock or larger object hits the rav 4 windshield that I'm driving, I have no doubt that it will burst out. I have been driving for 53 years and has one windshield replaced prior to this one. This rav4 currently has approximately 38000 miles on the odometer. A shattered windshield is a significant risk factor in any accident. I don't know what would happen if the windshield supplied by the manufacturer proved defective.