2005 Toyota Avalon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 228 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Toyota Avalon, 2% of the 228 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“Note: I had to classify this vehicle as a camry because a selection for a 2005 Avalon was not available - recently we had our first major snow storm. I was driving on the highway and within minutes my windshield wipers began to freeze up and sharply limited my visibility. I checked with the dealer service dept only to discover that Toyota does not manufacture a winter (booted) wiper blade for this vehicle. I searched the internet (trico, anco, etc. Websites) but could find no aftermarket winter blades for this model Avalon. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145459, filed 2005-12“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, he noticed that the passenger side view mirror was fogged internally. The contact was unable to remove the fog from the mirror. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was informed that the only way to remedy the failure would be to replace the mirror. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 05/24/12”
NHTSA complaint #10457454, filed 2012-05, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven times where the oil tube, hose, filter housing, studs and drain plug casket were replaced. However, the failure continued. The failure mileage was 30,214 and the current mileage was 56,289. Updated 01/12/11 the dealer replaced, the drain plugs, gaskets, crank seal, valve covers and oil pan. The moonroof did not operate properly and there was a problem with the battery not charging. …”
NHTSA complaint #10360133, filed 2010-10, 30,214 milesRelated 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.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10036931Jul 29, 2008Toyota: vehicles would have water leak condition in the headliner. This causes the foot well to be wet. It may result from moon roof drain hoses are loose or disconnected from…
- 10024009Dec 21, 2007Knocking noise from front of moon roof.
- 10015197Jan 11, 2005Initialization of power window.
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 2005 Toyota Avalon
72 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
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