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2011 Toyota Sienna Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Toyota Sienna, 2% of its 614 total complaints for the year. No related recall exists, and reported failures center on glass breakage and windshield cracking, with a median failure mileage of 25,160.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
15
2% of 614
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
25,160 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Sunroof glass shatters or explodes without warning while driving at highway speed, sometimes described with a loud bang.
  • Windshields develop cracks starting near the edge that spread quickly, occurring more than once on some vehicles.
  • Rear or third-row window glass shatters suddenly while driving or while closing the window, scattering glass across the seating area.
  • Rear view mirror vibrates at low speeds, obstructing the driver's view.
  • Windshield develops spots after rain exposure that owners say are embedded in the glass and cannot be cleaned off.
  • Power windows fail to seal properly, rolling back down after reaching the top.

When 2011 Toyota Sienna visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 6, 2010, latest May 31, 2018.

2011 Toyota Sienna visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2010Aug 2011Oct 2011Apr 2013May 2014Feb 2017May 2018
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to May 2018; peak Jul 2011 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2011 Toyota Sienna

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Sienna model year

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

  1. 200518 (2%)
  2. 200611 (1%)
  3. 20078 (2%)
  4. 200812 (3%)
  5. 20092 (1%)
  6. 20104 (2%)
  7. 201115 (2%)
  8. 20127 (3%)
  9. 20138 (4%)
  10. 20144 (2%)
  11. 20156 (3%)
  12. 20163 (4%)
  13. 20176 (4%)
  14. 20182 (3%)
  15. 20191 (2%)
  16. 20201 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2011 Toyota Sienna owners complained about visibility and wipers issues?
NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2011 Sienna, which is 2% of the 614 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Sienna windshield or glass problems?
No. The JSON data shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Sienna.
At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2011 Sienna is 25,160 miles.
Did any of these visibility complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries?
No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Sienna.
How does the 2011 Sienna compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2011 Sienna had 15 complaints (2% share) in this category, more than any other model year listed, though 2013 had a higher 4% share with 8 complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.