Nissan Altima Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Nissan Altima across 26 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (20). The words owners use most often: “sun roof” (9% of reports).
- 175visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 59%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sun roof: mentioned in 16 of 175 complaints (9%)
- Side window: mentioned in 11 of 175 complaints (6%)
- Windshield wiper: mentioned in 9 of 175 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 106 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 175 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Nissan Altima visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 1 | 2% | 7,893 |
| 2021 Altima | 2 | 3% | 41,000 |
| 2019 Altima | 1 | 0% | 66,081 |
| 2018 Altima | 1 | 0% | 12,846 |
| 2016 Altima | 4 | 1% | 43,000 |
| 2015 Altima | 5 | 1% | 11,451 |
| 2014 Altima | 4 | 0% | 11,750 |
| 2013 Altima | 13 | 1% | 9,500 |
| 2012 Altima | 2 | 0% | 17,397 |
| 2011 Altima | 2 | 1% | 520 |
| 2010 Altima | 6 | 2% | 18,000 |
| 2009 Altima | 7 | 0% | 12,000 |
| 2008 Altima | 20 | 2% | 53,812 |
| 2007 Altima | 6 | 1% | 84,305 |
| 2006 Altima | 4 | 0% | 800 |
| 2005 Altima | 14 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2004 Altima | 6 | 2% | 51,413 |
| 2003 Altima | 14 | 2% | 57,887 |
| 2002 Altima | 11 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2001 Altima | 13 | 8% | 57,588 |
| 2000 Altima | 8 | 5% | 35,450 |
| 1999 Altima | 8 | 9% | 78,275 |
| 1998 Altima | 9 | 7% | 103,112 |
| 1997 Altima | 6 | 6% | — |
| 1996 Altima | 5 | 5% | — |
| 1995 Altima | 3 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Model years: 2020
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
Risk: Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV with approximately 130,000 miles. My vehicle has a serious water leak affecting both sides of the interior. Rainwater enters around both sun visors, soaks the headliner, and runs down the windshield pillars even when the vehicle is parked. I believe the sunroof…
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and closing the door, the rear windshield shattered spontaneously. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
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 referred me to Nissan, as they are the manufacturer of my vehicle. However, when I went to Nissan, I was…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, a gunshot-like sound came from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon pulling back the sunroof shade, several glass pieces fell from the sunroof. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where the…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the door panels, and the sunroof was leaking water and the floor panel would be drenched with water. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the sunroof drain to be drained. The vehicle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Altimas have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 175 owner complaints about visibility for the Nissan Altima. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Altima visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Nissan Altima?
The most frequent phrase is “sun roof”, in 16 of 175 complaints, followed by “side window” (11).
Other Nissan Altima problems
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