2017 Toyota Prius visibility/wiper problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2017 Toyota Prius — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Windshield cracked from bottom to top and across while sitting and there was no evidence of a rock or chip that would cause that. Air temp was about 95 degrees. No rain, no impact, car was sitting parked and not running.”
filed Jul 6, 2021
“My windshield cracked for no reason, while it was parked. This is the second crack I gotten on my windshield from owning it for 2 years. This is highly unusual, I don't drive my car very far, and it happened while it was parked.”
filed Apr 5, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 Prius | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 Prius | 5 | 14% |
| 2016 Prius | 40 | 26% |
| 2015 Prius | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Prius | 9 | 4% |
| 2013 Prius | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Prius | 28 | 7% |
| 2011 Prius | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Prius | 8 | 0% |
| 2009 Prius | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Toyota Prius
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.