1996 Toyota Avalon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 11%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,704miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Toyota Avalon, 11% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,704 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wipers squeek twice per wipe. Lubed under warranty. Quiet for six months. Now squeek again. I have two 1996 Toyota avalons. Now my second, lower mileage, Avalon's wipers squeek. Noise is internal. Can be heard with wipers folded up away from glass. Dealers are helpless, cars off warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #712196, filed 1999-09“Vehicle instantly fogs up front and side windows without air conditioner running. Causing serious obstruction of view. Air cond. Should not have to be used in the winter in order to keep windows clear. Several near collisions on freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #709097, filed 1999-07“Consumer was traveling and passenger's rear side window shattered for no reason. There were no tree or traffic traveling on that side. Consumer will be contacting dealer. Please add VIN# to form.”
NHTSA complaint #880778, filed 2001-02“Windows in the vehicle continually get fogged up on the inside, when cleaning it takes at least 4 times to get emollients from windows. The owner is concerned that this may be dangerous for consumer to inhale.”
NHTSA complaint #521160, filed 1997-08Related service bulletins
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 13% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 | 30 | 22% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 14 | 13% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 17 | 10% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 19 | 11% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 12 | 11% |
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Toyota Avalon
19 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology