2010 Toyota Corolla Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,244 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Toyota Corolla, 2% of the 1,244 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 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.
“I was driving slowly through a school zone and suddenly my driver's side sun visor fell down. It now swings loosely and won't stay up. The car is less than three years old and only has 40k miles. The dealer said they are replacing camry's but not Corolla's. They are probably the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10547163, filed 2013-10, 40,000 miles“My son received his car today that was shipped to him from maui to portsmouth,va. As he was driving back to base his passenger side mirror fell off. The inside was melted. I have pictures of the mirror. This is a fire hazard. I contacted Toyota via email about the incident. This car was purchased new and has only had routine maintenance. There is either a faulty connection or faulty part that caused this. I now worry that the car may catch fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10668478, filed 2014-12, 60,030 miles“I was driving to work when suddenly thick smoke started appearing from the driver's side power window switch. I immediately pulled over and got out of the car. The smoke had the typical smell of burning plastic and the front passenger window slowly opened on its own. After 5 minutes, the smoke stopped and I continued to my office as it was nearby. Later in the evening, upon removing the switch, the melted plastic was clearly visible. One of the switches on the panel does not depress anymore due the melting of the plastic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10526262, filed 2013-07, 63,500 miles“The steering of the automobile becomes difficult at highway speeds. The car continually drifts to the right and left requiring constant adjustment. Free play in the steering wheel is excessive and the wheel is stiff and unresponsive. Windshield wiper speed is not fast enough to clear the windshield in downpours.”
NHTSA complaint #10418840, filed 2011-08, 200 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags) and 15v689000 (visibility); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the dealer, Toyota headquarter in miami, fl, who stated that the remedy parts would become available in june of 2017. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10992923, filed 2017-06, 61,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V689000Oct 22, 2015Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2009–2011, RAV4 2006–2011, Yaris 2006–2010 +10 more
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 2010 Toyota Corolla
424 complaintsSteering
371 complaintsVehicle speed control
198 complaintsBrakes
166 complaintsElectrical system
75 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsSuspension
39 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 complaintsFuel system
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology