Nissan Altima Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 404 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Nissan Altima across 22 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (168). The words owners use most often: “dashboard melting” (21% of reports).
- 404visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%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.
- Dashboard melting: mentioned in 83 of 404 complaints (21%)
- Glare windshield: mentioned in 66 of 404 complaints (16%)
- Difficult see: mentioned in 39 of 404 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility/wiper repair on the Nissan Altima at $1,950, and half of them between $370 and $2,800.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 231 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 404 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Nissan Altima visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Altima | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2024 Altima | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Altima | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2022 Altima | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Altima | 10 | 6% | 3,000 |
| 2019 Altima | 14 | 6% | 303 |
| 2018 Altima | 2 | 1% | 33,500 |
| 2017 Altima | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Altima | 8 | 1% | 9,000 |
| 2015 Altima | 26 | 3% | 52,500 |
| 2014 Altima | 21 | 2% | 21,313 |
| 2013 Altima | 52 | 2% | 45,878 |
| 2012 Altima | 16 | 4% | 68,250 |
| 2011 Altima | 4 | 2% | 43,000 |
| 2010 Altima | 22 | 6% | 49,000 |
| 2009 Altima | 41 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2008 Altima | 168 | 16% | 73,000 |
| 2007 Altima | 6 | 1% | 152,000 |
| 2006 Altima | 2 | 0% | 90,120 |
| 2002 Altima | 2 | 0% | 251,000 |
| 2001 Altima | 1 | 1% | 66,000 |
| 1998 Altima | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Nissan Altima. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I came home to the glass shattered on the rear windshield of the car. It was buckled up but in pieces. Some of the class has been removed. If driving and this happened it could have caused an accident. Called dealer they said to file a case with Nissan
while driving 25mph-49mph, the hood unexpectedly opened and flew back into the windshield causing the windshield to crack/shatter. No warning lights had been illuminated. Driver pulled over safely got out of the car along with 2 passengers. Driver contacted the police and had the car towed to the…
While driving at night in a poorly lit area, I could barely see. I turned on the high beam but it blinded on coming traffic. I checked into this and found out Nissan was sued for this and had a short (approximately 3 months) period when you could get it fixed for free from the dealership. No recall…
My car was parked in a driveway for 1 hour and when going to approach my car from that 1 hour of leaving I came back to my front windshield cracked in the center , crack did start from the bottom and go up , no forced trauma , no sign of rock or pebble hit , no sign of any issue on a ring camera…
Windshield Wiper Fluid Reservoir sensor going on even when reservoir is full. Gives drivers a warning light which is very distracting. If you go on line, this appears to be an extremely common problem that Nissan has not addressed. This can lead people to not know if they have fluid in reservoir as…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Altimas have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 404 owner complaints about visibility/wiper 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/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix visibility/wiper problems on the Nissan Altima?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,950 (half paid between $370 and $2,800), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Nissan Altima?
The most frequent phrase is “dashboard melting”, in 83 of 404 complaints, followed by “glare windshield” (66).
Other Nissan Altima problems
- Power Train problems (2,187)
- Air Bags problems (1,894)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,890)
- Electrical System problems (1,749)
- Structure problems (1,742)
- Engine problems (1,449)
- Steering problems (1,338)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,221)
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