1996 Toyota Camry Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 6%of 417 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,486miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Toyota Camry, 6% of the 417 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,486 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A thin layer of ice had formed on my car's rear windshield overnight. I tried to clear it by using my rear defost. I drove for about 20 minutes and while stopped at the red light I heard a loud noise, as a ballon would explode, came from the back of my car and I saw a crack at the corner of my back windshield. I drove for another 1/2 miles and arrived at my destination. This is when the rear windshield crumbled to pieces. I had my baby in the back seat rear facing. Fortunately, I had covered her with a blanket, which shielded her from the shattered glass.”
NHTSA complaint #10108343, filed 2005-02, 89,000 miles“Fuel system: for about the last year and a half, certain mornings my car wouldn\\'t start by simply turning the ignition; I had to try it the \\"old fashioned\\" way and depress the gas pedal several times prior to turning the ignition key. Power window: the driver side power window motor sounds like it is dying; it takes quite a long time for the window to open and close. Other: the driver side interior door handle just broke off in my hand four (4) weeks ago!!! Please bear in mind that this car has less than 29,000 miles and is very well maintained. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070135, filed 2004-01, 28,000 miles“The engine just dies. Usually at a stop or slow down. Probably 1x/month for the last 6 months. Previously it just happened a couple of times last year. The frequency seems to be increasing. So far it has happened only with city driving. I do 90% city driving, but am becoming nervous about taking the car out on the freeway. Our mechanic cannot find any history of these stalls on the car's computer. I have had problems with my isc valve ever since I've had the car. We need to replace the isc valve every year. Toyota has paid for it, but it is annoying not to have this problem solved.”
NHTSA complaint #10070289, filed 2004-01, 60,000 miles“My car was parked, temp was under 70 deg. The rear window glass spontaneously shattered and exploded into thousands of pieces, shooting glass up to 10 feet away.”
NHTSA complaint #10154817, filed 2006-04, 103,000 miles“In approx june of 2002 my timing belt had to be replaced I now appear to have the oil gelling problem. Approx may 2003 I got out of the car to pump gas and the door will not open on the driver side. Approx august 2003 I began noticing if driving on the highway and I apply my brakes my whole car begins shaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10069487, filed 2004-01Related 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 1996 Toyota Camry
76 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsVehicle speed control
50 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsTires
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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