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2021 TOYOTA RAV4
Thu Apr 02 2026
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Complaint Summary
My 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid exhibits significant vibration in both exterior rear-view mirrors beginning at approximately 30 MPH, worsening at highway speeds of 50–70 MPH. Toyota has acknowledged this as a known manufacturing defect via TSB T-SB-0079-20, which identifies the original mirror mounting studs and reinforcement brackets as inadequate from the factory. The condition was confirmed by my local Toyota dealership, who verified TSB applicability but declined to cover the repair due to my vehicle being outside the 36-month/36,000-mile warranty window. I am currently at 127,000 miles. The safety risk is active and ongoing. Constant mirror vibration creates two compounding hazards: it directly distorts rear visibility, and it conditions the driver to mentally filter out mirror movement as background noise. This habituation means a motorcyclist or small vehicle appearing in the mirror may not register as a distinct threat. The component is available for inspection upon request. No warning lamps accompany this condition. The vibration has been present since early ownership and has not improved over time.
Associated Stats:
| Number of Reported Deaths | Number of Reported Injuries | Was There a Fire? | Was Medical Attention Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | No | No |
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