1999 Nissan Altima Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,275miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Nissan Altima, 9% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,275 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We own 1998 and 1999 Nissan Altima. Both Altima sunvisors ( passenger and driver side) keep falling down while driving causing safety issues. We changed visors two times and still falling down.”
NHTSA complaint #10138374, filed 2005-10, 78,000 miles“My sunroof exploded. Luckily, I had the cover closed. Otherwise, the glass would have fallen on me and may have caused and accident and even death(s).”
NHTSA complaint #10033121, filed 2003-08, 78,550 miles“The sway bar doesn't stabilize the vehicle. When driving the vehicle it bounces sideways, there noise when going over bumps (possible bent strut), and bounces sideways. The rear seat behind the driver collapsed upon the impact of the accident. The cruise control didn't appear to cancel when the vehicle was out of control. The cruise control is fine when driving straight, but if the vehicle swerves, the vehicle goes out of control. The antenna squeaked-was greased, the wipers are wrong-replaced, and the vehicle made a humming noise when accelerated. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10007080, filed 2003-02, 33,500 miles“The contact stated the driver side sun visor broke when it was pulled down for use. The visor now blocks the contacts field of vision when driving. The dealer was contacted by phone and suggested replacing the visor to remedy the problem. The contact made an attempt to locate a replacement visor from a wrecked vehicle and discovered they all had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10148187, filed 2006-01, 88,000 miles“Exhaust fumes come in through car during all settings of heat, recylcled air, defroster. Smells like rotten eggs, sewage, exhaust, gas. Have been to dealer twice and talked to Nissan and bbb auto line without satisfactory resolution. I have used a higher octane gas as the dealer recommended and it doesn't help. Service manager said Nissan knows there's a problem but doesn't know how to fix it. Nissan denies there is a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #715433, filed 1999-11Related service bulletins
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192677Nov 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most…
- 10012843Feb 25, 2005Auto-dimming electrochromic (ec) mirror diagnosis.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 15 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 | 31 | 3% |
| 2014 | 25 | 2% |
| 2013 | 63 | 3% |
| 2012 | 18 | 4% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 28 | 7% |
| 2009 | 48 | 3% |
| 2008 | 188 | 18% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 | 10 | 8% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Altima
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsTires
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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