Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
377 NHTSA complaints about visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior issues across 36 makes and 164 models.
The visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 377 filings from 36 manufacturers and 164 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 10 crashes, 6 fires, 19 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD EXPLORER with 20 filings, followed by LINCOLN CONTINENTAL and FORD TAURUS. 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 | 20 |
| 2 | LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 19 |
| 3 | FORD TAURUS | 16 |
| 4 | ACURA TL | 9 |
| 5 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 7 |
| 6 | MERCURY SABLE | 6 |
| 7 | MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | 6 |
| 8 | LINCOLN TOWN CAR | 6 |
| 9 | HONDA CIVIC | 6 |
| 10 | FORD F-150 | 6 |
| 11 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 6 |
| 12 | CHRYSLER SEBRING | 6 |
| 13 | VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 5 |
| 14 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 5 |
| 15 | CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE | 5 |
| 16 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 5 |
| 17 | CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO | 5 |
| 18 | TOYOTA PRIUS | 4 |
| 19 | LEXUS IS 250 | 4 |
| 20 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 4 |
| 21 | HONDA ACCORD | 4 |
| 22 | FORD WINDSTAR | 4 |
| 23 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 4 |
| 24 | DODGE CARAVAN | 4 |
| 25 | CHEVROLET S10 | 4 |
| 26 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 4 |
| 27 | CHEVROLET LUMINA | 4 |
| 28 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 4 |
| 29 | TOYOTA COROLLA | 3 |
| 30 | SAAB 900 | 3 |
Recent Complaints
1. Component/System Failure The rearview mirror became completely detached from its mounting on the windshield. The detached mirror is still available for inspection upon request. Subaru has declined
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R); the rear-view camera screen was not functioning as needed. There was no warning li
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the interior rear mirror loosened and eventually fell from the roof of the vehicle. The cause of the failure w
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the interior rearview center mirror failed to remain in place after manually being positioned. The local dealer was
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact stated that while using the key fob to unlock the doors, the doors failed to unlock. The contact was able to manually open the vehicle with the key. The veh
While driving the rear view mirror suddenly tilted downward (drooped). What happened, was that the tension ring popped off. As it turns out, this is a known issue per internet Mini Cooper pages. On
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while lowering the passengerâs side sun visor, the contact became aware that the sun visor had melted. On another occasion the rear-view mirr
The contact's wife owns a 2016 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the rearview mirror detached. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the rear-view mirror casing detached from the vehicle without warning or impact. The contact de
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle, water inadvertently poured all over the contact. The contact notice that water was leaking from b
THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IN MY VEHICLE DIRECTLY OBSTRUCTS THE LANES OF RIGHT HAND TRAFFIC WHEN AT A STOP. THIS IS PARTICULARLY AT AN INTERSECTION WHERE 4 LANES ARE USED EACH DIRECTION. I ALMOST HIT A CAR
GOT ALERT REGARDING AIR BAGS WHILE DRIVING. ALSO REAR MIRROR FELL OFF THE PLASTIC CASING WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. THEY BOTH HAPPENED AT DIFFERENT INSTANCES. BUT BOTH HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING F
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REARVIEW MIRROR FRACTURED WHILE THE DEFROSTER WAS ACTIVATED. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REARVIEW MIRROR FRACTURED. THERE WERE NO INJU
I HAVE HAD MY TOYOTA CAMRY APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS AND HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ALMOST SINCE THE BEGINNING THAT THE AUTO DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE PARTICULAR PROBLEMS AT DUS
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, REAR VIEW INTERIOR MIRROR DOES NOT DIM AS TRAFFIC APPROACHES FROM REAR. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER, TECHNICIAN SHINED LIGHT FROM IPHONE ONTO MIRROR AND IT DIMMED PROPERLY. HOWEVER, U
REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS RUST IN IT AND THIS MAKES IT HARD TO SEE. THIS MAKES IT HARD TO SEE EITHER DAY OR NIGHT. THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF GS 300 OWNERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK T
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS BECOME DISCOLORED, CLOUDY WITH DARK MARKS THROUGHOUT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO VISUALIZE OBJECTS IN IT. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM OCCURRING WITH THIS MODEL OF LEXUS. IT
THE VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY HAS SEPARATED FROM THE VISOR AND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THE COVER OF THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY HAS SNAPPED. THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR IS RARELY USED SINCE A
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY DETERMINING IF THE VEHICLES IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR WERE BEHIND OR BESIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ME
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE CENTER INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED IT WAS PARTIALLY DETACHED F
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Data Sources
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.