Five problems related to defogger have been reported for the 1996 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
During the winter season the defroster failed. Consumer had to use the air conditioner to defrost the windshield.
When the defogger is turned on the windows start to fog up, obstructing the view of the driver. Dealer has been notified.
When defrosting, a/c fails, hot air comes out of window vents and window fogs up making driving impossible. Yh.
Vehicle instantly fogs up front and side windows without air conditioner running. Causing serious obstruction of view. Air cond. Should not have to be used in the winter in order to keep windows clear. Several near collisions on freeway.
Windows in the vehicle continually get fogged up on the inside, when cleaning it takes at least 4 times to get emollients from windows. The owner is concerned that this may be dangerous for consumer to inhale.