2011 Toyota Venza Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Toyota Venza, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Takata recall while car in motion at around 50mph on a highway, under normal road conditions and excellent car maintenance, a mysterious loud explosion burst occurred in the car. Then I noticed that the hood suddenly popped-up without any type of alert of flash light on the instrument panel, no hood vibration that would suggest it was opened. Although, I did a panic stop the airbag was not deployed at a potential collision. The burst broke the front glass, hood latches, bumpers were moved out of place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10854818, filed 2016-04, 31,000 miles“Purchased a 2011 toyota venza almost 28 days ago. I haven't even made my first payment for my car loan. The rain here in florida has shown that it is raining inside my vehicle. I have contacted the dealer, I have contacted my insurance company. I have done research and it's a known issue with this vehicle. I need help in correcting this. I am not driving the vehicle because it was shorting out the electric in the car. I have a tarp over it now. Can you point me in the direction of where to turn?”
NHTSA complaint #11673809, filed 2025-07“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Venza. While driving at 65 MPH, the sun roof glass shattered in pieces without warning. The contact sustained cuts from the glass, but no medical attention was required. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10684143, filed 2015-02, 72,000 miles“The roof panoramic glass shattered for no apparent reason. Passengers in the car could have been harmed Insurance has approved the repair. There was no warning or indication of failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11549925, filed 2023-10“2011 Toyota Venza. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle back up lights lack adequate lighting when backing up in the dark and sun visors were not made long enough or equipped with extenders, to block the sunlight. Consumer has previous correspondence with another vehicle issue in artemis.”
NHTSA complaint #10838276, filed 2016-01Related service bulletins
- 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 2011 Toyota Venza
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Toyota Venza
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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