2012 Toyota Venza Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 28%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,786miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Toyota Venza, 28% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,786 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.
“I purchased the 2012 Venza in june of 2012 with high hopes. The options and look were phenomenal. However, there is definitely a safety issue with this vehicle. In oct. Of 2012 the rear passenger window burst while driving down a highway. Today, 05/13/13, I started the car and put it in reverse and the rear window shattered. My concern now - I have a sunroof and panoramic window which I am concerned will have the same issues. Toyota needs to up their expectations - just because they purchased GM doesn't mean they can lower the standards.”
NHTSA complaint #10511626, filed 2013-05, 25,000 miles“The driver side sun visor flops down into the view of the driver. It will not stay out of the line of sight while the vehicle is moving. This problem was reported for Toyota camrys and Toyota issued a warranty extension to repair the problem. Nothing has been done to address the same problem for Toyota venzas.”
NHTSA complaint #11102212, filed 2018-06, 52,700 miles“Sun visors, (driver and passenger sides) have broken and will not hold the visors in place.they both fall at random causing distractions. The visors have not been abused in any way and seems to be a common problem for the owners of these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11413886, filed 2021-04, 150,000 miles“In my 2012 Toyota Venza the sunvisor on the drivers side drops down and obstructs my view. This happens while I am driving and is a safety hazard, it has happened multiple times and now no longer stays up.”
NHTSA complaint #11267388, filed 2019-10Related 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.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Toyota Venza
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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