Toyota Tacoma Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 39
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 11
- Years with records
- 2000–2018
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- blower motor · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- side visor · 5 records
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Visibility/Wiper
The hood bulge on the trd has severe glare when the sun is raising or setting. Many times i have rounded a corner and the sun reflects off the hood bulge and blinded me. Today i was almost in an accident. This happens when stationary or in motion on a city street or a highway.
ODI 11232156
Visibility/Wiper
When i turn on my a/c it comes through the defogger on the dash fogging up the windshield in certain conditions and can happen while moving occluding drivers vision no matter where i have the vent setting. Ie i turn on the a/c and turn it to floor...air still comes through the defroster vent on top of the dash. This also happens with the heat fogging up the windshield in certain conditions.
ODI 11195495
Visibility/Wiper
Used certified 2015, tacoma, purchased at toyota of orange, ca. With a pitted windshield. Dealer didn't disclose. Safety issue. Dealer wanted to do a repair it not replace it. Sense then i have a replace it with a new one, because it created a visibility hazard. Not covered by warranty. All their inspections miss it. Discovered on 3-12-19, several days later after purchase.
ODI 11195769
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that at approximately 4:00 am, the defroster was activated due to the cold weather. At sunrise, the contact noticed a fracture along the front windshield in the proximity of the defroster. The contact stated there was no prior indication that the windshield had been struck by debris. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11165064
Visibility/Wiper
I have a 2017 toyota tacoma with 90,000 miles on it. The wind shield is not very resistant to abrasion, as the window has now become cloudy due to the abrasiveness of road dust, etc., especially when the sun is at a low angle. See the attached picture. I don't know if other owners have experienced this but i think a better quality wind shield is needed to help prevent this pitting and chipping. It can be very…
ODI 11298232
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Heating a/c blower failure causing car to not to have ability to defog, heat or cool car. Blower failed with normal use. Dealership and other part carriers have huge back order due to nationwide shortage, no available repair for foreseeable future. Part failed upon driving vehicle on 80 f day at roadway speeds. Vehicle has 49000 miles. Toyota page notes improper part size for failure, no date on when new parts are…
ODI 11130496
Visibility/Wiper
While traveling on i-20 east on monday 8/27 near the pell city exit a piece of asphalt was kicked up by a truck and hit my windshield causing a large crack 3 feet in length across my windshield. The asphalt pebble is part of the ongoing road construction on i-20.
ODI 11123132
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Vehicle was stationary and upon startup blower motor for air conditioning and heating system started rattling in glove box due to defective blower motor fan. Air does not blow at all. Windows therefore stay dogged in humid south louisiana
ODI 11114551