2020 Nissan Sentra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Nissan Sentra, 2% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 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.
“During the day when raining or snowing & windshield wipers are used, headlights are supposed to come on automatically after several wipers swishes. I'm having to turn the headlights on manually (state law lights must be on when wipers on). There's no consumer note that says 2020 Sentra is exempted from this. I believe they put wrong module in all new models & it doesn't function properly, so instead of a recall they just tell everyone they're not supposed to have that particular feature. Most drivers won't realize they don't have it. It was perfect storm of events for me to discover. …”
NHTSA complaint #11413564, filed 2021-04, 6,000 miles“Car was on. The original, rear camera display screen, was fully functional when the vehicle was put in reverse previously. The rear camera was always functional/ this is the first time I’ve seen this occur. The car was put in reverse but this time the rear camera screen was completely blue. I put the car in park, waited a few seconds, and then put it back in reverse; only to have the same result. I came out of the car, opened the trunk, and closed the trunk. When I went back into the car, the rear camera was showing on the screen. I made a video as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11514116, filed 2023-03“When headlights are set to automatic they do not come on when running the wipers. The only way to get them on when raining is to manually select them. The owners manual states that they should turn own automatically with wipers.”
NHTSA complaint #11546055, filed 2023-09Related 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…
- 10200021Jul 29, 2021INTELLIGENT AUTO HEADLIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN WIPERS ARE ACTIVE IF YOU CONFIRM While in AUTO headlight mode, the Intelligent Headlights do not come ON after four (4) complete…
- 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.
- 10172255Feb 1, 2020Inside Rearview Mirror Dealer Inventory *****Detailed Information***** Nissan is conducting a quality action on 336 MY2020 Sentra (B18) vehicles identified in Service Comm to…
- 10171236Jan 30, 2020MY20 Sentra Quality Hold ***** Detailed Information ***** Nissan is committed to a high level of customer service and satisfaction. This commitment requires Nissan to…
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 2020 Nissan Sentra
60 complaintsSteering
55 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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