Window & Wiper complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% | 8,000 miles |
| 2023 | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% | 41,000 miles |
| 2020 | 10 | 6% | 3,000 miles |
| 2019 | 15 | 6% | 1,000 miles |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% | 23,000 miles |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2016 | 12 | 2% | 21,000 miles |
| 2015 | 31 | 3% | 45,000 miles |
| 2014 | 25 | 2% | 21,000 miles |
| 2013 | 61 | 3% | 25,000 miles |
| 2012 | 17 | 4% | 68,000 miles |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% | 12,000 miles |
| 2010 | 28 | 7% | 34,000 miles |
| 2009 | 48 | 3% | 50,000 miles |
| 2008 | 188 | 18% | 72,000 miles |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% | 129,000 miles |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% | 81,000 miles |
| 2005 | 12 | 1% | 40,000 miles |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% | 51,000 miles |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% | 58,000 miles |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% | 50,000 miles |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% | 59,000 miles |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% | 35,000 miles |
| 1999 | 8 | 9% | 79,000 miles |
| 1998 | 10 | 8% | 135,000 miles |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% | — |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
My windshield cracked on the front passenger side out of nowhere...meaning not any reason for it to do so. First it was on the passenger's side which I originally assumed that something/somebody must have hit it while parked at my child's school. I took it to AAA Glass to get an estimate and was told that that usually a windshield does not do that unless it is 3 years old. My car is a 2020!!! Then my car was parked in my driveway all weekend and when I got in it, I noticed that the driver's windshield area was cracked. Finding this VERY usual, I did a google check to discover that several drivers have had the SAME problem with the SAME year, SAME model and SAME make of the car. A YouTube video of their car even showed it is the SAME area that I experience the crack. I called the dealership and was told there wasn't a recall and they offered no assistance. …
The washer fluid motor or spray nozzles design is defective. I've been to my dealership multiple times they have replaced the pumps and gone through the whole set up and said there's nothing that can be done. When dirt and dust are on the windshield and you want to spray it off is when the problem arises. The fluid is only sprayed on the lower portion of the windshield and does not spray the part that needs sprayed the middle and top where you look out off. This is not only a hindrance but could be a safety issue when your visual path is compromised. The dealer said they were putting in complaints and hopefully the engineers or design team looks at it as a problem. I hope this grabs the attention of the people that can make safety issues known and hopefully something is put in the motion to fix this. Thanks
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH the vehicle sunroof shattered without impact. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had small cuts to his right shoulder from glass but had not needed medical attention. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,081.
1st. I would like to report defective windshields, I've replaced it once and the one I replaced got a crack now also. I don't speed I don't tailgate I drive proper and my insurance records my driving. My car has less that 33k and I've owned it for 4 years. 2nd. I would to report crappy transmission, the car struggles to accelerate in times you need it most.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while the vehicle had been parked in the driveway for three months, however, a crack developed on the windshield. The contact stated that no object had impacted the windshield to cause the crack. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 12,846.
Both side mirrors fog every time it rains. Even if its light rain . I've been in two near fatal accidents regarding this matter. Never seen side mirrors fog like this !! They need to issue a recall and install electric heated side mirrors before people start dying! Called Nissan and they ignored me a usual. I've been driving every time it happens in busy freeways and cannot see a thing. The mirror is made of some cheap glass like material. These are not real mirrors.
Hello, I have a 2017 Nissan Altima, VIN# [redacted] and a few years ago there was a safety recall on the headlight system. The lights are very dim, they will not get bright after changing the bulbs multiple times and still not a fix. The lights are very dim at night and very hard to see. I tried scheduling an appointment and the Nissan dealership says this recall expired. My [redacted] daughter is driving the car and she keeps asking me that she cannot see with the lights on and working fine. Multiple times she has almost hit something close to the side of the road or another parked car because the lights are so dim but working fine. How can a safety recall expire, if an accident happens and Nissan refused to fix the safety issue and had a recall then Nissan Corporation may be liable for any injuries due to this accident. …
I was driving in the highway, and suddenly my hood flew open. I could not see I had to slow then and pull over to the side. Because of the hood coming up it cracked my windshield and the hinges damaged both sides of the front fenders. I have been trying to get an appointment for the recall at multiple Nissan service centers since January of 2022. This incident happened in December , it is now September 06 2022. I am sitting at a Nissan service center and they are telling me they are not responsible call the insurance. As I explain to the agent the insurance is not going to fix it due to the problem caused by a recall. Now the agent is telling me that I will have to make another appointment and it will be 8-9 months before they can get to it.
Related recalls (1)
Visibility › Glass, side/rear
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Altima years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (188), 2013 (61), 2009 (48), 2015 (31) and 2010 (28) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 18% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Nissan Altima window & wiper problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 20V-570 (glass, side/rear, Sep 22, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Nissan Altima window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 52,000 miles; 45% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the power window devices and controls (38 mentions), followed by the sun/moon roof assembly (30).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.