2010 Toyota Corolla Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2010 Toyota Corolla, 2% of its 1,244 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 59,000. One related recall (15V689000) covers a power window switch that can overheat, tied to one fire report.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 25
- 2% of 1,244 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 1,244
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 59,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Sun visors detach or separate from their mount, sometimes obstructing the driver's view.
- Driver's side window has shattered without warning while the vehicle was parked.
- Windshield wipers struggle to clear heavy rain at normal speed.
- Interior windows fog up because the HVAC recirculation motor sticks in recirc mode and won't switch to defrost.
- Windshield and rear window shield sealer deteriorates, showing water bubbles and cracking.
- Owners report delays getting parts for the 15V689000 window switch recall, with the lubricant fix sometimes failing to resolve the issue.
When 2010 Toyota Corolla visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 17, 2010, latest May 29, 2025.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2010 Toyota Corolla
- NHTSA 15V689000Oct 22, 2015Visibility & Wipers1,814,284 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility & Wipers complaints by Corolla model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2010 Toyota Corolla have?
- NHTSA lists 25 complaints in this area for the 2010 Corolla, about 2% of the 1,244 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Corolla related to visibility or wipers?
- Yes. Recall 15V689000, reported in 2015, covers a power window switch that Toyota says may need lubrication or replacement; it also spans several other Toyota models from that era.
- Did any of these complaints involve fires or crashes?
- NHTSA records show 1 fire report and 0 crashes tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2010 Corolla, with no reported injuries.
- At what mileage do these problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2010 Corolla is 59,000 miles, based on NHTSA data.
- What specific issues do owners describe most in this category?
- Owners describe sun visors falling or detaching, windows fogging due to a stuck HVAC recirculation motor, weak wiper performance in heavy rain, and windshield seal deterioration.