Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
6,323 NHTSA complaints about visibility:windshield wiper/washer issues across 48 makes and 547 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
6,323 filings · 547 models · 48 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS HEAVY 6,323 ODI rows
- MODELS 547 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 48 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.2% 77 crash-flagged
- RANK #43 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 6 deaths · 139 injuries
Filing-volume peers
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#43 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (6 reported fatalities across 547 models). Open Chevrolet S10 (category leader) →
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER filing-volume reading
The standout signal for visibility:windshield wiper/washer is ODI intake volume: 6,323 filings (HEAVY band · #43 of 696 standardized categories) across 547 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.2%.
Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.
Next step: compare Chevrolet S10 against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL on filing totals before treating visibility:windshield wiper/washer volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 3 | Ford Taurus | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 5 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 6 | GMC Sierra | |
| 7 | Ford Explorer | |
| 8 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 9 | Ford Ranger | |
| 10 | Chevrolet Astro | |
| 11 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 12 | GMC Jimmy | |
| 13 | Plymouth Voyager | |
| 14 | Chevrolet C1500 | |
| 15 | GMC Sonoma | |
| 16 | Ford F-150 | |
| 17 | Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| 18 | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| 19 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 20 | Ford Expedition | |
| 21 | GMC Safari | |
| 22 | Mercury Sable | |
| 23 | GMC Suburban | |
| 24 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 25 | Plymouth Grand Voyager | |
| 26 | Ford Windstar | |
| 27 | Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| 28 | Chevrolet Lumina | |
| 29 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 30 | Chevrolet Trailblazer |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH in inclement weather and attempting to clean the windshield, the windshield washer fluid failed to spray onto the windshield. The contact was una
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while attempting to add windshield washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The contact stated that the washer fluid f
The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while attempting to clean the front windshield, the contact noticed that the windshield washer fluid only sprayed approximately 2-3 in
The contact leased a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the windshield wipers turned off. The contact stated that the indicator was inoperable. While depressing the left t
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the windshield washer fluid activated unintendedly and sprayed over the front windshield, causing a visibi
The contact owns a 2017 BMW I3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wiper fluid failed to function as intended. The contact's husband checked the windshield w
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly with the check engine warning light illuminated. Th
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the windshield wiper fluid was low. The contact added additional fluid to the reservoir. After the additional fluid was added, the con
Windshield wipers mechanism popped on my Chevy equinox.
The windshield washer stopped working It doesn’t clean because no water comes out to do the job
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the windshield washer and wipers failed to function as intended. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of t
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH in the rain and attempting to clean the windshield, the windshield washer fluid failed to operate as intended
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while operating the vehicle on a cold day, the windshield wiper fluid failed to spray from the windshield wiper nozzle and the windshield and w
The windshield wiper blades- especially the drivers side wiper blade- on my 2024 Buick Envista are made of subpar material, and they leave streaks on the windshield in the field of view of the driver,
Windshield Repair Issue I have a cracked windshield that I attempted to have repaired through my insurance company. The repair company I was sent to was unable to remove the windshield, so they refer
Passanger side windshield wiper, complete failure at highway speeds while using. The wiper broke off, flew into traffic behind me. No warnings, no visible issues.
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the right turn signal was activated; however, the right turn signal failed to function as intended. In a
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a puddle of blue windshield washer fluid on the ground underneath the vehicle. In add
The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the message "Air Bag System Service Required" was displayed. Additionally, the message "Window Washer Fluid Low" was display
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The contact stated that the front driver's side windshield wiper travel was reduced, reducing the visibility of the roadway while driving in the rain. Add
Related Vehicle Components
Verify with NHTSA · consumer-reported counts are not verified defect findings.