NHTSA Complaint #11673719 — 2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11673719
Vehicle	2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	July 3, 2025
Date Filed	July 15, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

Wiring harness to rear window defogger melted causing the rear window to crack and shatter. Safe lite replaced the window and recommended the harness not be reconnected. Told me it was not uncommon. Vehicle was not being used at the time. It was in my driveway when the window blew outward. Inspected by Safe lite, Reported to Liberty Mutual. No warning light, rear defogger was not in use, car was off.

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