2000 Toyota Avalon visibility problems

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Visibility · 88,632 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard an abnormal noise. Upon inspection, the contact noticed the rear window of the vehicle had shattered independently. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rear window had shattered and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,632.

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Visibility · 67,000 miles · MO

While driving at 65 MPH consumer heard a loud explosion outside of the vehicle. Later, the consumer realized that the sun roof exploded outward.

Filed Feb 21, 2003 · Visibility · 28,000 miles · FL

The windows were blotched which made it difficult to see while driving.

Filed Aug 21, 2002 · Visibility · CO · 1 injury

Consumers finger was broken by the window while being rolled up. The consumer had her finger on the window and there was no safety device on the window. *yh nar 8/ 28/02. *scc

Filed Aug 12, 2002 · Visibility · CO · 1 injury

On 4/25/2002, middle finger on right hand was broken by power window on right rear side of car. There is no safety device to stop window from rolling up when it meets with resistance from object in window. I am in hand therapy and this is august, it still may be another 6 mos before it is healed.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Visibility · NC

Instrument panel (portions of speedometer and fuel gauge) reflects in windshield at eye level. At night, this glare impairs view of road, and normal head movements create the impression of something coming into road in front of car, causing reflexive braking or swerving. In daylight, sunlight striking instrument panel reflects in driver's eyes as a blinding flash or band of light. I reported this to manufacturer as part of dispute that included other defects (rattles and squeaks in dash area) and was informed that they would reposition instrument panel per technical service bulletin b0014-0. The repair attempt failed to correct the blinding glare or the other defects. I recently accepted an 2002 avalon as a rental car and was stunned to find that this dangerous condition persists in the 2002 model.

Filed Jan 9, 2002 · Visibility · NC

While driving dash lights reflect in windshield at eye level, giving a blinding glare. Please provide further information.

Filed Oct 3, 2001 · Visibility · NY

While driving in rain windshield glass can streak to point where it becomes difficult to see the road. Contacted dealer ,and dealer was not willing to do anything.

Filed Jul 30, 2001 · Visibility · NY

Severe glare into windshield from poor instrument panel design. Sun reflects off of instrument panel bazel into windshield at driver eye level blinding driver. At night lighted instrument gauges reflect into windshield creating a distracting "heads up" type display. Instrument panel lights must be almost completely dimmed to avoid reflection problem. This creates another problem of viewing gauges.

Filed May 24, 2001 · Visibility · VA

Glare on windshield from glass over instrument panel. Worse at night when dash lights are on, had to dim lights to see safely. Can also have glare daytime whether sunny or not. This is in my direct line of vision and can be a safety hazzard. Please advise if there has been a solution to this problem as I have consulted haley toyota in roanoke va and they say they have never heard of the problem. I have seen several other complaints of this nature on your website.