
Toyota RAV4 Owner Claims Sun Reflection Caused Car's Exterior to "Melt"
Toyota RAV4 Owner Reports "Melting" Damage Attributed to Sun Reflection A Toyota RAV4 owner, Kaitie Marie, has shared a video detailing significant damage to her vehicle's exterior, which she attributes to intense sun exposure reflecting off a window of her home. The purple SUV displays warped, cracked, and peeling plastic on its front bumper, grille, and side mirror, giving the appearance of the material "melting." In her video, Marie explicitly states that the damage was not the result of an accident. She noted that a previous vehicle, a Charger, parked in the identical spot did not suffer similar deterioration, raising questions about the specific materials used in the Toyota RAV4. The incident highlights potential vulnerabilities of certain automotive plastics to concentrated sunlight, prompting discussions among viewers about product durability and environmental factors. The owner has tagged Toyota and Toyota USA in her posts, seeking attention to what she believes is a manufacturing or material issue.