2013 Nissan Sentra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Nissan Sentra, 1% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 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.
“The windshield spray does not spray cleaning fluid on the windshield. It hits the bottom of the wiper. I have taken it to the selling dealer, Nissan of chesapeake. I have been told that people complain about it all of the time and that it was the number one complaint on this model and it cannot be adjusted. Very dangerous if trying to clean salt/road grime from the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10583886, filed 2014-04, 8 miles“Exploded sunroof I woke up one morning to a completely shattered sunroof. The sunroof was blown up. I called the insurance company and they explained they never heard of this happening before. I also contacted the Nissan dealership in which I purchased the vehicle from and they also never heard of this happening before. I was asked to drive the vehicle to the dealership which then the sunroof then blew out. When I arrived at the dealership there was a hole in the sunroof. …”
NHTSA complaint #10630114, filed 2014-09, 19,000 miles“2013 Nissan Sentra only 5 months old with 7000 feel like a 20 year old car. Every time I hit the brake to slow down, I hear squeaking noise and feel like the pads are grinding, I will have to take it to the dealer to have it checked out. Oh and you can't lift you wiper blades because the hood is in the way. How the heck are you suppose to clean you windshield or replace wiper blades. A/c goes on when you change to defrost or recirculation and you have to manually disengage when changing modes. Should have went with the corolla.”
NHTSA complaint #10519597, filed 2013-06, 7,000 miles“I am concerned about the safety of my vehicle due to the way it was designed. It is impossible to keep the front windshield from fogging up or icing up while driving in inclement weather. The defroster does not allow enough heat to blow on the windshield to keep it clear during driving, causing the driver's visibility to be obstructed and making it a safety hazard. Due to the fact there is not enough heated air blowing on the windshield, a large section of the corners (especially the passenger side) becomes coated with fog or ice, obscuring vision. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563776, filed 2014-02, 12,000 miles“The windshield washer fluid does not get sprayed onto the windshield. Rather, the fluid sprays the base of windshield wiper and traps the liquid between the bottom of the blade and into the wiper well. Pinhead sized dots of fluid make it halfway up the windshield offering no fluid for the wipers to use to clean the window. After 4 good pulls, excess washer fluid drained from the wiper well and ran down the side of the car exiting from the driver wheel well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555162, filed 2013-12, 4,100 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…
- 10192727Jan 28, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s…
- 10192679Nov 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Power moonroof initialization procedures for the Applied Vehicles have been revised. The procedure described in this bulletin differs from the procedure in…
- 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…
- 10192087Dec 12, 2012SERVICE INFORMATION When replacing the wiper blades or refills, the wipers must be temporarily commanded to park half way through their sweep into their "Service Position" on the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 | 11 | 6% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 24% |
| 1997 | 24 | 22% |
| 1996 | 15 | 11% |
| 1995 | 12 | 10% |
| 1994 | 10 | 10% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Sentra
311 complaintsBrakes
97 complaintsAir bags
96 complaintsEngine
87 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsSuspension
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Sentra
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology