How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2014 Corolla, which is 6% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for wiper problems on the 2014 Toyota Corolla?

Yes. Recall 13V505000, reported in October 2013, covers a faulty wiper switch assembly on 2014 Corolla vehicles along with certain Camry and Avalon models; Toyota dealers replace the wiper switch assembly free of charge.

At what mileage do wiper and visibility problems typically show up on the 2014 Corolla?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Corolla is 25,000 miles.

Did the 2014 Corolla wiper issues lead to any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Corolla.

2014 Toyota Corolla Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Toyota Corolla, 6% of the 269 total complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 25,000. A related recall (13V505000) covers a faulty wiper switch assembly.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 15; 6% of 269
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 25,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield wipers fail to work on the fast speed setting or stop entirely when switching speeds, reducing visibility in rain.
Rear windshield defogger lines create a glare pattern at night that owners say makes it hard to judge the distance of vehicles behind them.
Some owners report intense sunlight glare off the front windshield causing what they describe as zero visibility while driving.
One owner reported the wiper motor stopping during a rainstorm, tracing the issue to a fluid delivery system located below the engine hood.
One complaint described the sunroof shattering without impact while driving at highway speed.
An owner described an extreme blind spot caused by the driver's side door frame that a dealer could not replicate.

When 2014 Toyota Corolla visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 20, 2014, latest Sep 19, 2023.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Sep 2023; peak Jul 2014 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2014 Toyota Corolla

NHTSA 13V505000Oct 17, 2013Visibility & Wipers9,795 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Corolla model year

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

201025 (2%)
20116 (1%)
20125 (1%)
20135 (2%)
201415 (6%)
20157 (3%)
20168 (4%)
20176 (3%)
20181 (1%)
20192 (1%)
202017 (6%)
202115 (8%)
20228 (8%)
20235 (7%)
20243 (5%)
20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Toyota Corolla?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2014 Corolla, which is 6% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for wiper problems on the 2014 Toyota Corolla?: Yes. Recall 13V505000, reported in October 2013, covers a faulty wiper switch assembly on 2014 Corolla vehicles along with certain Camry and Avalon models; Toyota dealers replace the wiper switch assembly free of charge.
At what mileage do wiper and visibility problems typically show up on the 2014 Corolla?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Corolla is 25,000 miles.
Did the 2014 Corolla wiper issues lead to any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Corolla.