Window & Wiper complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a small rock or debris struck the front windshield, causing a 14-inch crack. The contact stated that the failure recurred within less than 3 months. The auto glass company had previously replaced the front windshield with an OEM part. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.
On 1/1/25 around 5PM when it was getting dark, I was driving in my 2022 Toyota Venza LE on the highway in the rain when all of a sudden my left headlight off, windshield wipers stopped working and experienced a host of other electrical issues - engine temp doesn't read, apple carplay stopped talking to device, side mirrors lost power, traction control disabled. It was very dangerous as I lost visibility in heavy rain while on the highway. I was able to slowly drive the car home with hazard lights blinking all the way. There were no error messages leading up to the failure. Only my engine temp not being able to read when the engine was cold that morning. It quickly resolved once the engine warmed up. I drove my car to Toyota dealership in which they spent over a day isolating the issue to faulty headlight assembly sending error codes to the ECU and jamming other zones on the car. …
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that on two separate occasions the front windshield cracked. The contact stated that the first time he noticed the crack was ten days after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the windshield was replaced however, the contact stated that the second time his wife was seated on the passenger side when she noticed that the windshield started to crack. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer had taken photos of the windshield and sent them to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened and the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 11,500.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Venza. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, an unidentified part fell from the vehicle ahead and struck and cracked the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the front windshield. The contact stated that weeks later another similar event occurred. The windshield was replaced; however, the windshield was cracked by another foreign object. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Venza Hybrid years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2021 (78) and 2022 (13) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 41% of all complaints for the 2021.
Is there a recall for Toyota Venza Hybrid window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for any Toyota Venza Hybrid model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Toyota Venza Hybrid window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 10,000 miles; 100% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the windshield (4 mentions).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.