2011 Toyota Avalon visibility problems

Filed Dec 6, 2021 · Visibility · PA

Failure of the Sun shade in the rear causes a problem with visability. Stays stuck in up or down position. Creates a loud distracting grinding noise when in operation and highly reduces visibility through the rear window. Particularly when it is stuck in the half way position.

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Visibility · SC

The rear sunshade does not work and obstructs your view of the rear road. If you google it I'm not the only one with this complaint.

Filed Mar 19, 2020 · Visibility · 128,250 miles · MD

I raised my rear sunshade and couldn't lower it. It was during the day running errands and very difficult to see out the back window. I chose not to drive my car late evenings and night because of safety and visibility .I need my car 24/7, I paid for the shade to be lowered but it's inoperable. This summer I know I will need the sunshade.

Filed Sep 7, 2019 · Visibility · 125,000 miles · GA

Flim over rear window, inside the glass , around the heat elements.I can not clean the film off.I can not see through the rear glass, this is a safety hazard.

Filed May 2, 2019 · Visibility · 73,000 miles · WV

Rear window sunshade makes a loud grinding noise in the down position. It must remain in the up position at all times. Visibility is zero at night. It started a couple weeks ago. The loud noise is while in reverse and continues unless you manually place the shade in the up position. This continues regardless of in motion or stationary, turning, street or highway

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Visibility · 89,000 miles · MD

The rear sunshade is stuck in the upright position without being activated and does not go down when the car in put in reverse. This is a very dangerous and potentially fatal situation at night when visibility is poor. There are a plethora of complaints about the sunshade on the internet. When I asked the dealership how much it would cost to repair, they only replace the device for $1000, and the defective sunshade even after replacement could repeat the hazardous situation. Toyota should replace the defective, hazardous part at no cost. It is a threat to safety for all passengers. The defect occurred randomly without provocation upon startup with the car parked. A grinding noise was heard, then the shade went up - unresponsive to the activating/deactivation control button. I had to drive in the slow lane due to poor visibility.

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Visibility · FL

The rear sunshade is broken and won't down when I put the car in reverse like it's supposed to. The shade limits my visibility. It's so bad that I try not to drive at night or during fog or rain because I can't see at all then. The dealer tells me that this is a common problem but, my warranty doesn't cover it. I can't afford to have this fixed or even checked out. I need some help with this.

Filed May 30, 2017 · Visibility · AL

Vehicle sunshade will not stay retracted. It will seat after lots of noise and gyrations from the electric motor. However, once reverse is engaged again, it grinds some more until it gets seated. There is no way to disengage: works whether you want it to or not. Other than the annoyance is that last night it stayed up on a long trip in rainy, foggy weather. We could see nothing behind us - completely blocked. Also, I am having some heart issues and the loud, abrupt noise is not appreciated every time the sunshade goes down and tries to see (very loud!). Cost $57.75 at the dealer to disable this device in the down position (see attached receipt). This should be a safety recall - I note online that this is a common problem on several model years of the avalon.

Filed Apr 11, 2013 · Visibility · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the rear view mirror erroneously displayed duplicate images. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that there was no failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 2, 2012 · Acceleration, Visibility · NJ

2011 toyota avalon. Consumer states unintended acceleration on two occasions *tgw the consumer stated as he was slowing down, the engine suddenly revved up, while his foot was on the brake. He turned the engine off and then restarted it. The second incident occurred on december 21, 2011 as he was about to the park, the engine revved again, at a high rate, while his foot was on the brake. The consumer went to the dealer. However, they were unable to find a problem. The consumer also stated when the vehicle was started, the rear window sun screen would engage.