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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2000 Nissan Altima Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
5%of 160 total for the year
Median mileage
35,450miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Nissan Altima, 5% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,450 miles.

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.

“Driver's power window switch failed. I have spoken to at least 3 dozen other Nissan Altima owners who have all reported this exact same problem (I posted a message to an internet message board).”

NHTSA complaint #10066432, filed 2004-04, 44,000 miles

“Electric door window switch went out had to replace it myself cant keep car alligned wears out tires quick it has 63000 miles on it &has had 5sets of tires put on all the way around.”

NHTSA complaint #10079207, filed 2004-07, 12,000 miles

“The regulator in the window has went out. I contacted my dealer and he said that was very common in my type of vehicle and he is suprised that it hasn't already been recalled. I would like to know if other complaints have been filed concerning the driver side window motor/regulator.”

NHTSA complaint #10058849, filed 2004-02

“Window on driver's side is failing to go up once it goes down. Have to work the switch number of time to get the window back up. Have had to leave the window down at times until I tried to get it to come up later. Nothing have been done at present to correct the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10170077, filed 2006-10

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025114%
202425%
202327%
202213%
202123%
2020116%
2019156%
201831%
201731%
2016122%
2015313%
2014252%
2013633%
2012184%
201162%
2010287%
2009483%
200818818%
2007123%
200661%
2005141%
200462%
2003142%
2002131%
2001138%
200085%
199989%
1998108%
199766%
199655%
199532%
199433%
199387%

Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Altima

Engine cooling
49 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Altima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology