2008 Nissan Versa Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Nissan Versa, 1% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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.
“Parked 2008 Nissan Versa hatchback in front of my condo at night. In morning crack found starting from bottom of windshield on driver's side going up about 2 inches and then across bottom of windshield. Car is out of warranty buy I have extended warranty. Dealer refused to address it when dropped it off for service.”
NHTSA complaint #10344588, filed 2010-07, 49,567 miles“My 2008 Nissan Versa hatchback windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle cracked while sitting overnight in the driveway. The crack originates from the bottom of the windshield on the passenger side, travels upwards about 3 inches and then travels across the windshield towards the driver for 10 inches and then back down to the bottom of the windshield. There are no stone chips or visible defect at the crack initiation sites. Needless to say the dealer informed me it is not covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10292507, filed 2009-11, 18,000 miles“My 2008 Versa hatchback has two very long cracks in the original factory windshield. Both cracks originate at the edge of the windshield, with no rock scar or damage of any sort. Appears to be stress crack or massive defect in glass workmanship. Both cracks appeared while the vehicle was parked for hours. According to dealer, this is not covered by warranty. Big shock there.”
NHTSA complaint #10287164, filed 2009-10, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact stated he noticed a hairline fracture in the front windshield of the vehicle. A few hours later, the contact noticed the fracture had spread across the windshield and up to the roof. The dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate current and failure mileages were 37,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10328644, filed 2010-05, 37,000 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.
- 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…
- 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…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Versa
171 complaintsSuspension
70 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Versa
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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