2024 Toyota RAV4: Spontanous crack without being hit by rock
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2024 RAV4 report: spontanous crack without being hit by rock. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 6,600 miles.
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints for the 2024 RAV4 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765464 (filed 09/19/2026): “I was stopped for one minute in a drive-thru, and when i took my foot off the brake to accelerate, the vehicle stalled. it told me "engine stopped power steering low". i moved out of the drive-thru in neutral, turned off the car then turned it back on. everyth…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734035 (filed 04/27/2026): “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 …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace windshield (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $900 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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