Toyota Avalon wipers problems

Filed Nov 20, 2024 · Visibility · OR

Installed new Rainex wipers two days ago. Driving tonight in rain and the exterior of the windshield has a film on it that makes it difficult to see when the wipers cycle when near streetlights or when cars with headlighs on are approaching. Seems really dangerous.

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 280,000 miles · GA · crash

My paid cash for this toyota avalon $5000 worth $2200 the car has 6 recalls none of which were ever investigated by toyota or anyone else. I first got the car started driving and the belt started smoking before 3 yrs the battery was changed out by advanced auto free / we paid for a new belt then the tire went out 2 x found out theirs a wheel alignment issue with the arms that need replacing toy dealer and american best recommended new arms amer best priced $800 toy dealer priced $3-5k among brakes wipers suspension etc ! Toy should be liable to fix the car parts as I went there for help instead they send an est for thousands to fix when there are 6 recalls remaining ! I was in an accident 10/30 someone hit me while driving from behind . The car I believe was in an accident prior to ownership. Everything I mentioned is hazardous and unsafe for manufacturers to continue to build unsafe cars on the road!

Filed Sep 27, 2016 · Visibility · MD

Cpsc: 2007 toyota avalon: consumer stated after the dealership installed the wiper blades, [xxx] noticed the wiper blades interfere with the bision out of the windshield, and over the hood.*ss information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 27, 2016 · Visibility · 131,000 miles · MO

Window wiper motor needs to be replaced. On march 30 , 2016, the dealer ordered the part and made us pay$342.00 dealer has repeatedly delayed and finally told us to call toyota.we did. Toyota said they stopped making the part but had to start again because so many wiper motors failed. Now they are out of them again and don't know when they will get them in. My daughter is driving this car with no windshield wiper service and has a child to drive to school. Toyota suggested we rent a car but would not help pay for it. They said they only help special customers with rentals but I don't know how to qualify. We have a dangerous situation and jay (who wouldn't give his last name)at toyota was flippant and said we had an old car. His number is 18003314331 exr [xxx] case number [xxx]1 in name of [xxx] and he was not only no help but nasty as well. I don't know where to turn to get this part or a delivery date and according to [xxx], many other toyota owners have had this same problem. I hope you can help us so we can get toyota to take some action [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 1, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 1,800 miles · NY · fire · 2 injuries

While driving the vehicle at approximately 45 MPH on a clear sunny day the windshield wipers turned on and began to operate at full speed and would not respond at attempts to stop them. The horn started going off with alarm noises in the vehicle. The smell of an electrical odor and white smoke began to enter the cabin through the dash. Attempts to pull the vehicle over were prevented as the steering wheel locked. The brakes would not respond or work despite stepping on them with both feet and attempting to pump them. The vehicle was still traveling on the road and down a hill with no electrical, steering, or power function of the vehicle. As the vehicle slowed the passenger jumped out. Fire began to come through the dash and upon the driver opening his door fire also came into the cabin from beneath the vehicle. The driver jumped out just before the vehicle careened down an embankment and exploded 3 times.

Filed May 31, 2014 · Lights · 65,152 miles · OH

On servicing of model xls, service adviser noted that hi beam/drl's were not functioning. Investigation revealed exploded halogen lamps. Correction required a redesigned replacement of both headlight assemblies, as noted in tsb 44-0010, at an approx. Cost of $900.00 . This was apparently due to a design flaw in the original headlight housing which allowed overheating and caused the lamp explosion. The tsb recognized this condition but does not replace the defect after a provided warranty extension to 5 years/72,000 miles. The loss of high beam lighting is a safety issue which can go undetected until needed. Although daytime running lights, (drl's), are not required, they do provide the required lighting during times when windshield wipers are required (rain, snow, sleet. Loss of either affects driving safety.

Filed Feb 20, 2011 · Lights · 30,000 miles · IL

My 2008 toyota avalon had the high beam light fail after approx. 30000 miles. I took it to the dealer and told them the high beam did not work. I was insulted when they asked, "what do you mean they don't work"? I told them, "they don't turn on". I was told they both burned out and I said there was no way they would both burn out at the same time. Their insults continued with, "their the same age so they certainly could burn out at the same time." I explained when I went to turn them on one night, all lights in the car went out and I heard a pop sound. I was able to get the regular lights back on but the high beams have never come on since. After they checked the car I was informed, "they didn't just burn out, they blew up". Even with their statement the dealer would not admit to any electrical problems with the car. They were going to charge me $250 per light. With their attitude, I didn't get them changed. I made another mistake with this dealer when I got the oiled changed several months later. Toyota now provides a bogus safety report. My report stated all the lights worked. It also stated my rear window wiper was in excellent shape and didn't need to be replace. If you've ever seen an avalon, it doesn't have a rear window wiper. I guess the virtual one works just fine.

Filed Jun 10, 2010 · Brakes, Suspension · GA

2006 toyota avalon. Consumer writes to express views regarding toyota incidents *tgw the consumer stated he was sold a defective demo vehicle. The entire brake system had to be replaced as well as the tires due to premature wear. The windshield wipers did not clear the windshield properly and the brake light illuminated right after the consumer left the dealership. The consumer returned to the dealership only to be told there was no brake fluid in the reservoir.

Filed Dec 16, 2005 · Visibility · MA

Note: I had to classify this vehicle as a camry because a selection for a 2005 avalon was not available - recently we had our first major snow storm. I was driving on the highway and within minutes my windshield wipers began to freeze up and sharply limited my visibility. I checked with the dealer service dept only to discover that toyota does not manufacture a winter (booted) wiper blade for this vehicle. I searched the internet (trico, anco, etc. Websites) but could find no aftermarket winter blades for this model avalon. Toyota had redesigned the wiper arm and blades to accept only the expensive ($56 a set) toyota manufactured wiper blades. I sent an email to toyota and they responded by telling me to check with my dealers service dept. Naturally the dealer could not do anything to resolve the problem because toyota does not manufacture any equipment solutions for them to apply. I am very disappointed with toyota's response as I consider this a serious safety issue. I'm fortunate that I didn't drive off the road and into a ditch. The next time I have to drive in a snow storm you can be certain that I won't be driving the avalon.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 16,276 miles · MD

2001 toyota avalon experiencing problems with the brakes, and windows. *mr there was a persistent problem with noise that seemed to originate from the front end. The noise was intermittent and noticeable after the vehicle was warmed, when making turns or when applying the brakes. An inspection revealed that the caliper slide was sticking onto the left front side. The brake rotors showed signs of glaze, there was a wobbly feeling when the brakes were applied, the passenger side heated seat was intermittent, the vehicle was pulling to the left, the drivers windows would go up and down, the stripping on the bumper was coming off, the steering would shake at times, the fuel gauge fluctuated, the radio buttons were fading, the cassette was inoperative, there was burning smell coming from the vent, the vehicle stalled with no warning, the wiper blade(s) were noisy, the windshield had "million" of dots all over it, and the front panel was lit for the back lights and there was a limited amount of air/heat that would blow on the drivers feet. The rotors were machined and the front and rear brake pads were replaced. The front struts were cracked and caused the front end noise. The radio,steering angle sensor and the front struts were replaced.