1996 Toyota Avalon visibility problems

12 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 11%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
5
Windshield
3
Glass, side/rear
2
Windshield wiper/washer
1
Power window devices and controls
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

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200k+

Toyota Avalon visibility problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Toyota Avalon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 7, 2003 · Visibility · 54,704 miles · NY

During the winter season the defroster failed. Consumer had to use the air conditioner to defrost the windshield.

Filed Feb 20, 2001 · Visibility · CA

Consumer was traveling and passenger's rear side window shattered for no reason. There were no tree or traffic traveling on that side. Consumer will be contacting dealer. Please add VIN# to form.

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Visibility · DC

When the defogger is turned on the windows start to fog up, obstructing the view of the driver. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Dec 20, 1999 · Visibility · DC

When defrosting, A/C fails, hot air comes out of window vents and window fogs up making driving impossible. Yh

Filed Sep 26, 1999 · Visibility · TX

Wipers squeek twice per wipe. Lubed under warranty. Quiet for six months. Now squeek again. I have two 1996 toyota avalons. Now my second, lower mileage, avalon's wipers squeek. Noise is internal. Can be heard with wipers folded up away from glass. Dealers are helpless, cars off warranty.

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Visibility · CA

Vehicle instantly fogs up front and side windows without air conditioner running. Causing serious obstruction of view. Air cond. Should not have to be used in the winter in order to keep windows clear. Several near collisions on freeway.

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Visibility · CA

Window shattered and broke while driving.

Filed Sep 18, 1997 · Visibility · CA

High frequency wind noise coming from the front dash windshield area.

Filed Sep 10, 1997 · Visibility · CA

Cd player jammed.

Filed Aug 19, 1997 · Visibility · OH

Windows in the vehicle continually get fogged up on the inside, when cleaning it takes at least 4 times to get emollients from windows. The owner is concerned that this may be dangerous for consumer to inhale.

Questions about the 1996 Toyota Avalon visibility

Does the 1996 Toyota Avalon have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Toyota Avalon, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Toyota Avalon visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Avalon visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Avalon have the most visibility problems?

The Toyota Avalon model years with the most visibility complaints are 2013 (30 complaints), 1998 (19 complaints) and 2000 (17 complaints).