2013 Toyota Avalon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 22%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Toyota Avalon, 22% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,400 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear sun shade which extends and retracts to cover the back window of my Avalon has a fault which causes it to get stuck in the extended position, covering the rear window. This drastically reduces the visibility out the rear window and there is no obvious or simple fix for the issue. I have found online that many people are having a similar problem. Before the shade got stuck, it would randomly extend or retract during hot days, which seems to be due to a faulty relay. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387022, filed 2021-01, 90,000 miles“I received a recall notice on my vehicle on february 6, 2014 and every time I have called the dealership to have my HVAC assembly repaired they tell me that the parts are on backorder. I feel like they are putting me and my safety at risk by not producing a fix for this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10584112, filed 2014-04, 14,200 miles“The vehicle was taken to a local dealership for the required 10,000 mile warranty maintenance. At this time, I showed the dealership where water marks had appeared in all four upper corners of the inside cloth liners beside the front and rear windshields. I was told the sunroof had tubes that occasionally clogged and they would clear the tubes and clean the inside cloth. Over the past few months our area experienced a tremendous amount of rain. …”
NHTSA complaint #10700929, filed 2015-03, 9,800 miles“I drove to baltimore, md from cherry hill, nj on 06/16/2013 at speeds varying from 45mph - 75mph. The moment I got on to nj turnpike, the wind and road noise were loud inside the cabin. The entire time it seemed the windows of the car were open even though the A/C was on slow, windows and sunroof were closed. (I have two older cars I.e. Hyundai elantra 2002 and honda accord 2005 which have less cabin noise when windows are closed). …”
NHTSA complaint #10520140, filed 2013-06, 450 miles“My rear window shade has stopped functioning. It is in the up position and is impossible to see behind me unless full sun is present. This is a constant situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11115449, filed 2018-08, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V505000Oct 17, 2013Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and…Covers: Toyota Avalon 2013, Camry 2013–2014, Camry Hybrid 2013–2014 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10244115Aug 21, 2023TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in…
- 10141612May 29, 2018TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0151-13. * Applicability has been updated to include 2016 - 2018 model…
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 2013 Toyota Avalon
25 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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