2019 Nissan Altima Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 6%of 234 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 752miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the visibility of the 2019 Nissan Altima, 6% of the 234 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 752 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am filing this complaint to let you know that nissans windshields are very brittle. I went to smush a bug and it shattered it. This has been an ongoing problem in our 6th gen Nissan Altima group and we want it to get fixed. This is a safety concern, and not only to mention how expensive the windshields are.”
NHTSA complaint #11388430, filed 2021-01, 32,000 miles“When using the windshield wiper fluid it barely shoots out. It only cover 1/4 of the whole windshield. This became very dangerous when I was driving back home in the highway when lovebugs covered my windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #11217217, filed 2019-05, 7,000 miles“I became aware of the automatic windshield washer problem when I tried to clear off dust and grime from our new 2019 Nissan Altima while driving on the highway. When I activated the washers to clean the windshield, the washer fluid barely splashed onto the bottom of the windshield. I had to repeatedly activate the system to even get the windshield partly clean. I went to the dealership the next day to get the problem fixed. To my chagrin, I was told no one else had complained about this problem and that the washers operate as they were designed to do. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195948, filed 2019-04, 225 miles“While driving or stationary of the vehicle. When spraying water on the windshield from the windshield washer sprayers, it only sprays on the bottom of the windshield and does not cover the entire windshield. You have to continuously spray water so the wipers can spread the water on the windshield. But doing this does not always make the windshield clean. This is a huge safety concern. The water sprays on the underside of the hood and then onto the windshield. The dealer has not yet been advised of this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306837, filed 2020-02, 300 miles“While driving along a highway in the middle lane, my fianc heard a loud noise that sounded like a loud bang. He thought something had fallen on top of the sunroof but found it strange because there was no trees around for that to happen. When he stopped and got out of the car, he found that the entire windshield had shattered into little pieces. Luckily he was not injured and no glass came through the car because the shield was closed. There were no dent or impact marks on the sunroof or any part of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210036, filed 2019-05, 1,200 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.
- 10232662Feb 22, 2023WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE PERFORMANCE/DIAGNOSIS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10188323Feb 3, 2021AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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 2019 Nissan Altima
58 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsForward collision avoidance
41 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsLane departure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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