How common are visibility and wiper problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?

NHTSA lists 43 complaints in this area for the 2014 model year, which is 6% of the 702 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for wiper or defogger issues on the 2014 Cruze?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Cruze.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Cruze is 71,500 miles.

Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires tied to this area, but one injury was reported among the 43 complaints.

How does the 2014 Cruze compare to other model years for this problem area?

The 2014 Cruze had the highest complaint count in this area among the listed years, with 43 complaints and a 6% share, compared to lower counts like 9 in 2015 and 2 in 2016.

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 43 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 6% of its 702 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 71,500 and no related recalls. One injury was reported in this area, but no crashes or fires.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 43; 6% of 702
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 71,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield wipers stop working or move only partway, sometimes affecting one side while the other overcompensates, especially while driving in rain.
Windshield and side windows fog up from the inside and the defroster or defogger fails to clear the condensation, particularly in cold or humid weather.
Some owners describe a "carwash effect" where rain splatters and blurs the windshield regardless of wiper speed, severely limiting visibility at highway speed.
Sunroof glass has shattered on its own, both while driving on the highway and while the vehicle was parked.
Wiper failures have recurred over time, with one owner reporting the passenger wiper quit first, followed later by the driver's side wiper.

When 2014 Chevrolet Cruze visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 14, 2015, latest Jul 5, 2022.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2015 to Jul 2022; peak Nov 2019 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Cruze model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
201126 (4%)
201239 (5%)
201328 (5%)
201443 (6%)
20159 (4%)
20162 (1%)
20175 (2%)
20184 (4%)
20191 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are visibility and wiper problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?: NHTSA lists 43 complaints in this area for the 2014 model year, which is 6% of the 702 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for wiper or defogger issues on the 2014 Cruze?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Cruze.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Cruze is 71,500 miles.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires tied to this area, but one injury was reported among the 43 complaints.
How does the 2014 Cruze compare to other model years for this problem area?: The 2014 Cruze had the highest complaint count in this area among the listed years, with 43 complaints and a 6% share, compared to lower counts like 9 in 2015 and 2 in 2016.