2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,625miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,625 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 driving in snow conditions the windshield wipers build up amazing amounts of ice. I spoke with dealership and they claim it does that because of the angle of the windshield. I was having to pull over and stop to break the ice off my wipers because they stopped clearing the windshield and I would loose visibility. Also, the underside of the Fj Cruiser builds up and collects ice like nothing I have ever seen. I am a over the road truck driver and have driven in all types and levels of bad weather, I have never seen ice build up like it does on the Fj Cruiser.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10509449, filed 2013-04, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, she noticed there was a blind spot on the rear passenger's side of the vehicle as she attempted to enter another lane. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 250. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10489446, filed 2012-12, 250 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244115Aug 21, 2023TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in…
- 10132742Jul 29, 2014Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- 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.
- 10132269Jul 25, 2013Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
10 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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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