Windshield replacement

[Damchi]

I had something hit my window a few weeks back causing a 3 inch round break in my windshield. It was to big to fill and fix, so after talking to Safelite for 30 minutes trying to make sure they understood that the car was a EV, I set up an appointment. They came out and right away the insaller knew it was the wrong windshield ordered. Did not have the humidity sensor attached. Installer took down the vin number and had Safelite call me when they found the right window. Two days later they called and said there is no after market windows for the Rav4 EV and would have to order factory made from Toyota. I called Toyota and they said just to be safe I should have the work done through Toyota that way there was no problem with the warranty. I decided to have Toyota install the window. The company they used did a great job and finished in less than a day (normal). Toyota cost $90 less than Safelite. Toyota cost for a factory windshield $1,270.

 

[user 340]

Too bad about your windshield.

Was the $1270 for the windshield + installation or just the windshield itself? Hopefully that was for the whole job...

 

[Damchi]

$1270 covered window and install.

 

[ufojoe]

My co-worker just had her Prius C windshield replaced, $900 installed......expensive these days.....

 

[duggie]

Wow, that's so expensive, but maybe the going rate for this car. A few months ago, I replaced the windshield on my 2012 Sportage and Safelite only charged about $350. What is so fancy about the Rav4 EV's windshield?

 

[kwidjaja]

I just had my windshield replaced by Safelite. It was covered by insurance so I only had to pay my $50 deductible. This job was not straightforward. Safelite showed up twice with the wrong (ICE) RAV4 windshields. Unlike other $350 windshields, the RAV4 EV windshield is not made by non OEM manufacturers. Only Toyota makes the RAV4 EV windshield. Safelite ordered the part from Toyota and finished the job on their 3rd visit.

 

[cossie1600]

Does the rav4 ev have a special windshield ??

 

[TonyWilliams]

Does the rav4 ev have a special windshield ??

Apparently, to make it quieter.

I'm not sure why a regular windshield with the oil burner trim wouldn't pop right in.

 

[miimura]

Does the rav4 ev have a special windshield ??

Apparently, to make it quieter.

I'm not sure why a regular windshield with the oil burner trim wouldn't pop right in.

It may have something to do with the humidity sensor.

 

[Todd]

Does the rav4 ev have a special windshield ??

Apparently, to make it quieter.

I'm not sure why a regular windshield with the oil burner trim wouldn't pop right in.

It may have something to do with the humidity sensor.

Do you know what the humidity sensor does (I'm guessing it senses humidity...lol) but don't understand why it appears to be a special feature of the Rav4 EV.

Thanks!

 

[cossie1600]

I believe it changes the HVAC control under the ECO LO or ECO HI mode. I saw the sensor when I looked back at the rear view mirror

 

[miimura]

Do you know what the humidity sensor does (I'm guessing it senses humidity...lol) but don't understand why it appears to be a special feature of the Rav4 EV.

Thanks!

People have noticed that the car's ventilation system unpredictably drops out of recirculate to fresh air. The input from the humidity sensor probably triggers it to prevent fogging. The algorithm probably needs improvement because it frequently happens in conditions that don't seem to be close to fogging.

 

[drmanny3]

When ever I have a windshield replaced I always ask for OEM. They are much more expensive but generally will not have any imperfections. I have auto club and pay for a $100 deductible. That way when the windshield is replaced I pay on the $100. Auto Club requires prior approval but it is worth the effort. You are right OEMs can get expensive. My NSX windshield cost $1800 from Acura. But it is made in Japan and perfect. The insurance companies prefer to use aftermarket. Just make sure that there are no imperfections in the glass.
Manny

 

[cossie1600]

There is no aftermarket. The guy ordered a Toyota windshield Monday, I am getting it installed tomorrow. No deductible for glass for me. I just saved $1400 bucks

 

[edavebrown]

Go to Sam's Auto glass in Stanton if you need a RAV4 EV windshield replaced. Great price, way below what Toyota charges.

 

[asavage]

Yeah, I had to have my windshield replaced, and there were NO aftermarket options available, which surprised me. My insurance picked up most of the tab, minus deductible, and I was OK with that, but my (excellent) glass shop could find me no better deal than OEM.

I'd be interested in hearing about a non-OEM RAV4 EV windshield replacement, as my understanding was that the area surrounding the rearview mirror is unique to this model for some reason.

 

[edavebrown]

Yeah, I had to have my windshield replaced, and there were NO aftermarket options available, which surprised me. My insurance picked up most of the tab, minus deductible, and I was OK with that, but my (excellent) glass shop could find me no better deal than OEM.

I'd be interested in hearing about a non-OEM RAV4 EV windshield replacement, as my understanding was that the area surrounding the rearview mirror is unique to this model for some reason.

I think it is a 2011 windshield that fit. He glued the humidity sensor as it didn't have one. No problems so far.

 

[edavebrown]

I think it is a 2011 windshield that fit. He glued the humidity sensor as it didn't have one. No problems so far.

I have a 2013 RAV4 EV

 

[davewill]

I have a 2013 RAV4 EV

The RAV4EV is based on the body style that ended (in the gas version) in 2012. So, when sourcing parts that are not specific to the EV, it's useful to look for parts for that generation of RAV4.

 

[asavage]

Yeah, I tried telling my auto glass place to use a 2012 windscreen, and after they looked into it they declined. I guess they aren't as adventurous as Dave Brown's place