2014 Nissan Altima Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 1,114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlights on my 2014 Nissan Altima are dim and I have had a plethora of near death experiences because other cars flash their bright lights at me thinking my lights were not on. I was even followed and told that my lights were not on and had to show the driver that my lights were on.”
NHTSA complaint #11302695, filed 2020-01, 21,313 miles“I ran low on windshield washer fluid and a light can on notifying me. The next day I noticed that the lane detection system and the car in your blind spot indicator was no working. Causing a safety concern. Come to find out. When you run low on wiper fluid, it deactivates these safety features. I think this is crazy and dangerous. Put in wiper fluid and it corrected the problem. Wow!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10893695, filed 2016-08, 20,000 miles“Poor visibility: when sunlight or artificial lights strikes the windshield at about 40 to 60 degrees, it prevents good visibility, specially when entering my garage. The problem becomes worse and under rainy-foggy conditions. Making very difficult to see the road and the signs, spite of using the wind shield wipers and the defogger to the max. I went to the local Nissan dealership to report this problem; I was told there was nothing wrong with the windshield. I sent a letter on 7/24/16 to Nissan of north america to notify them of this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11133020, filed 2018-10, 16,000 miles“While driving home last night approx 35 MPH my hood flew open and unlatched and impaired my windshield significantly and visibility driving was extremely impacted. As it was late in the evening there was no traffic directly in front or behind me. I was startled to say the least. I was able to safely negotiate to shoulder of road and engage hazard lights and resecure the hood. I was on a city street and moving straight and not turning the vehicle. I would hate to think a far worse outcome in heavy interstate traffic at a higher speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10992049, filed 2017-05, 51,000 miles“Takata recall: the driver side sun visor in my 2014 Altima has somehow broken from the inside-out. I would estimate that it began malfunctioning over the last year. It will not stay clipped into place and it seems the clip or some piece inside of the visor affects the ability for the visor to function properly. The visor being broken is a safety concern because it prohibits my view as the driver and the visor swings into my view when turning. When the visor is locked in place, I have to crouch down to see under it. It seems to be a hazard and concern for many other Nissan owners. …”
NHTSA complaint #11252217, filed 2019-08, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024REMOVING 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.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 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.
- 10120552Feb 6, 2017POWER MOONROOF INITIALIZATION SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPPLIED VEHICES section and step 3 on page 3 have been revised. No other changes have been…
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 2014 Nissan Altima
299 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
209 complaintsAir bags
208 complaintsSuspension
132 complaintsOther or unknown
84 complaintsEngine
77 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsBody and structure
52 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
31 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
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