Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
853 NHTSA complaints about visibility:rearview mirrors/devices issues across 42 makes and 328 models.
The visibility:rearview mirrors/devices is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 853 filings from 42 manufacturers and 328 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 21 crashes, 28 fires, 18 injuries, and 1 fatality. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD EXPLORER with 35 filings, followed by FORD EXPEDITION and DODGE RAM. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORD EXPLORER | 35 |
| 2 | FORD EXPEDITION | 25 |
| 3 | DODGE RAM | 21 |
| 4 | GMC ENVOY | 20 |
| 5 | DODGE RAM 1500 | 17 |
| 6 | LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 16 |
| 7 | ACURA TL | 16 |
| 8 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 15 |
| 9 | FORD F-250 | 14 |
| 10 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 14 |
| 11 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 13 |
| 12 | FORD F-150 | 12 |
| 13 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 11 |
| 14 | FORD FOCUS | 11 |
| 15 | HONDA ACCORD | 10 |
| 16 | CHRYSLER SEBRING | 10 |
| 17 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | 10 |
| 18 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 9 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 9 |
| 20 | DODGE DURANGO | 8 |
| 21 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 8 |
| 22 | OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA | 7 |
| 23 | HONDA CIVIC | 7 |
| 24 | SUBARU FORESTER | 6 |
| 25 | OLDSMOBILE ALERO | 6 |
| 26 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 6 |
| 27 | FORD TAURUS | 6 |
| 28 | FORD RANGER | 6 |
| 29 | DODGE DAKOTA | 6 |
| 30 | LEXUS IS 350 | 5 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the rear-view mirrors on the driver's side failed to indicate when another vehicle, person, or object was nearby the vehicle. The passenger's s
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally while driving at slow speeds with the transmission shifting gear. Whenever the accelerator pedal was r
Vehicle has both rear view mirror distortion (assembly mirror face on both sides) vibrate causing distortion deeming outside rear view mirrors useless and hazardous. Toyota issued a technical service
the mirrors on the car sometimes dont tilt back up when chnaging gears from reverse to drive , leading to limited visibility
Driver side mirror and rearview mirror vibrate, visibility affected - especially at night with vibrating headlights. Confirmed by dealer. Rearview mirror replaced and continues with same vibration iss
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH and adjusting the rearview mirror, the mirror detached from the windshield. The vehicle was taken to
The drivers side mirror has a constant vibration that causes visibility issues. Has done it since we bought it new.
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 20 MPH with a message was displayed "School Zone, 20 MPH", however the contact
See attached document for complaint.
The rearview mirror in my 2023 Toyota Sequoia is a digital camera-based system rather than a traditional reflective mirror. The issue is that the camera used for this system has a low resolution and p
Center rear view mirror stopped working and was replaced by Chapman BMW of Chandler but was replaced with a small aftermarket mirror that is causing dangers images in the mirrors because itâs splitt
See attached document for complaint.
Rearview mirror fell off windshield with very little use. The mirror broke off a piece of the windshield, causing damage and requiring complete replacement of the windshield.
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2024 Lexus NX 350H. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the passengerâs side side view mirror shattered without impact. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the c
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, during sunny or rainy weather conditions, the rearview camera image was not working as intended. T
The anti-reflective coating on the rear view mirror on the inside of the car is coming through the mirror causing black spots that obscure vision out the back of the car. This issue affects all 2006-2
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the rearview mirror was inoperable. The contact was unable to view objects in the rearview mirror. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, whe
Driver Side mirror vibration. From Day 1 of the vehicle purchase i am seeing that the driver side mirror vibrates at higher speeds and on rough roads causing a distorted view. This is very risky to dr
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Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.