2007 Toyota 4runner Wipers & Visibility Problems

Your rear windshield unexpectedly shattered while your car was parked at a stop light, with no impact or collision involved. This suggests a possible defect in the glass or its installation. Replacing the rear windshield will be necessary to restore visibility and safety.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. AFTER THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER WAS ACTIVATED, THE REAR HATCH GLASS EXPLODED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD EXPIRED ON APRIL 30, 2018. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY KALISPELL TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 2845 U.S. 93 S, KALISPELL, MT 59901, (406) 755-6060). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR SIMILAR FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT NO ASSISTANCE WOULD BE OFFERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. *TT UPDATED 12/13/18*JB

CPSC:SECURED MY TWO CHILDREN INTO THE MIDDLE SEATS OF MY 2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, SECURED MYSELF INTO THE DRIVER SEAT, AND LEFT MY RESIDENCE. LESS THAN 2 MILES INTO THE DRIVE, I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL, NOT A SMOKY SMELL, BUT AN INTENSE BURNING AROMA.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE GLASS WINDOW EXPLODED INTO THE CAR WHILE DRIVING.*JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR. IN ADDITION, THE REAR WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO SMOKE OR FLAMES PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1709181574. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND OUT TECHNICIANS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,989.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER WAS ACCIDENTALLY TURNED ON (RIGHT ADVICE CUP HOLDER) CAUSING REAR WINDOW TO SHATTER WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS STATIONARY AT A LIGHT AT THE TIME. *TR