2010 Toyota Corolla Wipers & Visibility Problems
11 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Wipers & Visibility Recalls (1)
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Owner Complaints (11)
Your passenger window suddenly shattered and broke into pieces while you were driving on the freeway, with glass scattering throughout the vehicle. The window spontaneously failed without any impact or collision. The fix will likely involve replacing the entire passenger window assembly.
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The windshield wipers stop mid cycle. At anytime while driving. If I wiggle them they will resume function. In heavy rain losing wipers and visibility is a huge safety issue. Sometimes they won’t even work when I turn them on and then they will all of a sudden turn on.
On 10/27/2021, the car was enroute to work when the sunroof glass completely departed the vehicle and hit the road surface immediately behind where it shattered completely. There was no surrounding traffic to endanger thankfully. On inspection, the sunroof frame shows deep corrosion and clear evidence of de-bonding over a lengthy period. We had been hearing wind noise for quite awhile but were unaware of the exact nature and location of it. No water leaks have been noticed. Research subsequently found the Webasto Hollandia 700 recall. Serial number of our unit is squarely in the recalled serial range.We are trying to get it taken care of with the company; no success at contacting them thus far.
STARTED MY CAR THIS MORNING (36 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) AND THE REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR TO START BACKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY.
SUNROOF SEAL IS LIFTED, NOT JUST ONLY IN MY CAR I HAD SEEN A LOT OF THE SAME CAR WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE LIFTED SEAL AREA, SPECIFIC THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAL. SEAL RUSTED IN THE INSIDE. PREVENTING SOMETIMES A SCREECHING NOISE WHEN I OPEN THE SUNROOF CAUSING FRICTION TO THE METAL. IT WOULD CAUSE FIRE DUE TO FRICTION TO THE SURFACE OF THE METAL CAUSING POSSIBLE HAZARD TO THE MOTOR THAT OPERATES THE SUNROOF TOO.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V689000 (VISIBILITY) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
WHEN OUTSIDE ARE TEMPS ARE COLDER AND REQUIRE HEAT AND DEFROST THE INSIDE WINDOWS WILL NOT STAY CLEAR. THE FOGGING OF THE WINDOWS MAKES THIS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE, WORSE AT NIGHT. I HAVE READ ON SEVERAL BLOG SITES AND ON THE INTERNET THAT IS A COMMON CONCERN . RECIRCULATION MOTOR ON HVAC IS STUCK INTO RECIRC MODE AND WILL NOT CLEAR WINDOWS. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL AS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR SEPARATED FROM THE HOLDER DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND OBSTRUCTED THE DRIVER'S VIEW. THE SUN VISOR WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY THROUGH A SCHOOL ZONE AND SUDDENLY MY DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN. IT NOW SWINGS LOOSELY AND WON'T STAY UP. THE CAR IS LESS THAN THREE YEARS OLD AND ONLY HAS 40K MILES. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE REPLACING CAMRY'S BUT NOT COROLLA'S. THEY ARE PROBABLY THE SAME THING. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE HE SAW HIS DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SHATTER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM THAT IT HAPPENS . THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 5,000. UPDATED 07/08/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HIS INSURANCE COMPANY REPLACED THE WINDOW AS THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA IS EXTREMELY SLOW, CANNOT SEE OUT BACK WINDOW FOR CLOSE TO 20 MINUTES. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX, SAID " THAT'S THE WAY IT IS". WAS BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER WHEN CAR WAS 1 MONTH OLD. *TR