1994 Toyota Camry Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Toyota Camry, 6% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was hit by an airborne piece of molded plastic deflected off another car that hit it.. The debris was approximately 3 feet x 2 feet x 1 foot.. It hit the drivers side front window as I was driving approximatley 70 MPH. The window broke. There were many little pieces of glass, but there were many chards of glass averaging 3 inches long with sharp ends.”
NHTSA complaint #758961, filed 2002-03“A white powder or film substance is coming from air vent which is fogging up windshield. Also, making it very difficult for occupants to breath. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer was unable to detect cause. Consumer states when vehicle was first purchased, there was a terrible odor that came from the vents, however it went away after about a week, 3 years later and the odor is back when AC is turned on.”
NHTSA complaint #890378, filed 2001-06“Power steering leaking, engine stops running when going though water and is splashed up in engine compartment.also, two power window regulators inoperative. Sametimes was told the rubber seal was too tigh., water pump leaking, engine overheated cause water cap (1994). The valve covers was leaking oil in 1998, could it be from overheating ? My son has the same year and type Camry and his power steering pump/water pump leaked but was found eailer than mine under 60000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #702942, filed 1999-02“When it rains and windshield wipers are activated the front windsheild smudges the windshield. Wiper blades have been replaced, and this still happens. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #845679, filed 1999-08Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 12% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 12 | 4% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 27 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 17 | 4% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 120 | 20% |
| 2010 | 74 | 12% |
| 2009 | 126 | 10% |
| 2008 | 290 | 31% |
| 2007 | 539 | 19% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 22 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 26 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 17 | 6% |
| 1993 | 22 | 8% |
| 1992 | 20 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Toyota Camry
43 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsTires
11 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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