2006 Toyota Camry Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 317 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Toyota Camry, 3% of the 317 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 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.
“When the Toyota Camry was parked by a curb on the street, without anything or anyone touching it. The whole back windshield shattered into pieces for no unknown reason. The only difference was the wind was blowing a little stronger than normal and the temperature drop about 15 degree over the time it was parked. The picture is what it looked like when I got the vehicle home. The pieces started to fall down as I drove.”
NHTSA complaint #11221766, filed 2019-06, 140,000 miles“The nut that holds the driver's side windshield wiper arm to its motor shaft loosened and caused the arm to vibrate. If the nut had loosened further, the windshield wiper arm and blade could come off causing total loss of visibility in rain or other windshield debris conditions. The nut was easy to tighten and required only approx 180 deg clockwise rotation to tighten. The passenger side wiper arm was not loose. This is a safety issue that should be addressed on all camrys.”
NHTSA complaint #10294453, filed 2009-12, 47,700 miles“The defogger wires in the rear window reflect headlights and glare from behind the vehicle. It creates a prism effect, with 10-12 lines showing both above and below each and every headlight or bright light source behind the vehicle. The image you see in your rear-view mirror is false, misleading and distracting. Changing tint and/or mirror does not affect the problem. The rear windows need to be replaced with a different design that includes defogger wires that have a non-reflective surface.”
NHTSA complaint #10157977, filed 2006-05, 150 miles“The contact stated the visibility of the windshield is distorted. While driving at various speeds the contact is unable to focus through the windshield without becoming dizzy and light headed. The manufacturer was contacted and the windshield was inspected. The manufacturer determined there were no defects in the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10150316, filed 2006-02, 2,022 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry. While driving less than 50 MPH the passenger side mirror fell out of the mirror assembly shell. The dealer speculated that she must have hit something to cause the mirror to fall out. The mirror was replaced at an expense of $222.00. Since the warranty was expired, the manufacturer would not assume responsibility. The failure and current mileages were under 21,000. Updated 12/7/09 updated 12/08/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10291494, filed 2009-11, 21,000 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.
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 2006 Toyota Camry
108 complaintsAir bags
59 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsEquipment
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Camry
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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