2014 Toyota Prius Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,390miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Toyota Prius, 6% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,390 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.
“Prius windshield is prone to crack when traveling on highway. I was traveling on highway when a tiny rock hit the lower right side of my windshield. Then I could see the tiny crack getting longer until it nearly reached the middle in a matter of two minutes. Prius owner should not have to put up with this expensive and dangerous defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11098503, filed 2018-05, 41,500 miles“I closed the trunk door, and the back light glass (rear window) completely shattered. When this occurred, the glass was not cracked and we were not in extreme temperatures (it was about 65 degrees). I took it to the Toyota dealership, and the service guy said it's impossible for the glass to break as it did. It's obviously not impossible if it can happen with normal closing of the trunk door. Vehicle was purchased new less than a year ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10689461, filed 2015-02, 15,680 miles“Musty smell in vehicle, sick w/ respiratory symptoms, including distress after using air conditioning or heating system or defrosters. I brought my car to dealer for 5000 mile service and manager told me the there is mold inside the air conditioner and heating and all vented air system. This is the way the new design is, the air system is closed off and the moisture lays in there growing mold. He said you have to open the windows, if you are sensitive, or have it cleaned every week to keep the smell out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678985, filed 2015-01, 5,100 miles“There is a visibility issue on both the right hand and left hand side of the windshield. The right hand side has a glare/blurry effect when making turns. The left side had some sort of circular effect that negatively effects my vision. The dealer attempted to treat the windshield with rain x as some sort of fix. This did not help. This was a very unprofessional fix. In fact, I believe the rain x made the problem worse. I don't remember the issue occurring until a few weeks after the initial purchase of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10670487, filed 2015-01, 1,300 miles“Windshield cracked from the side without provocation. Its possible a pebble caused it, but a very small pebble as I never heard any rocks hit the window.”
NHTSA complaint #11279107, filed 2019-11, 90,000 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…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 17% |
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 6 | 16% |
| 2017 | 17 | 19% |
| 2016 | 41 | 26% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 12 | 6% |
| 2013 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 | 30 | 7% |
| 2011 | 13 | 2% |
| 2010 | 21 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 15 | 1% |
| 2007 | 27 | 1% |
| 2006 | 14 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 1% |
| 2004 | 10 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Toyota Prius
103 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Toyota Prius
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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