1996 Toyota Corolla Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Toyota Corolla, 6% of the 129 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The reservoir's attachment points to the vehicle chassis are made of plastic and failed during driving. The reservoir fell inward and rested against the engine belt, which melted a groove into the reservoir. I am concerned that a fire could have broken out as well as a damaged engine belt -- all from a cheap method of reservoir tank attachment. I have digital photos that I would be glad to send to you upon request.”
NHTSA complaint #746492, filed 2001-06Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 7% |
| 2022 | 8 | 8% |
| 2021 | 15 | 8% |
| 2020 | 17 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 26 | 2% |
| 2009 | 22 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 16 | 2% |
| 2004 | 29 | 6% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 6% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 Toyota Corolla
32 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Toyota Corolla
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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