2013 Toyota Avalon visibility/wiper problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2013 Toyota Avalon — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1) System Failure: Back window shade. It is available for inspection at any time. 2) Safety of me and others put at risk: When the shade is down I can not see out the back window posing a significant risk to those behind me particularly pedestrians 3) Has problem been reproduced: Yes 4) Has the…”
filed Jan 2, 2025
“Rear window shade stuck in 'UP' position, cannot see out the rearview mirror, especially at night. Makes for very dangerous driving.”
filed Feb 25, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Avalon | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Avalon | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 Avalon | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Avalon | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 Avalon | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 Avalon | 9 | 8% |
| 2010 Avalon | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 Avalon | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 Avalon | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 Avalon | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Avalon | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Avalon | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Toyota Avalon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.