2009 Toyota Avalon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Toyota Avalon, 4% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,500 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.
“Today 16 june 2014 I cannot drive at night, no headlights functioning. I purchased a 2009 Avalon new. Had severe headlight problems from the beginning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598659, filed 2014-06, 40,000 miles“A power rear window sunshade is an option that is designed to be retractable. A push button switch below the dashboard is supposed to toggle the perforated sunshade to the raised and retracted position. Once the sunshade is raised normally, it cannot be retracted again. Any attempt to lower it results in a loud clicking noise as the shade tries to retract but cannot.. The problem is exacerbated when backing up, since shifting the vehicle into reverse (r) should automatically retract the sunshade but cannot do so. My sunshade is stuck in the raised position and cannot be lowered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11252255, filed 2019-08, 118,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the rear windshield shade failed to retract when the vehicle was in reverse. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10628458, filed 2014-08, 89,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132742Jul 29, 2014Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
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 2009 Toyota Avalon
25 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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