2009 Nissan Versa Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 504 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Nissan Versa, 1% of the 504 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,500 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.
“Stirring is making a noise when backing up when wheels are turning. Wipers blades makes noise on drivers and doesn't clear view on passenger side. Having problems finding replacement parts. Cd player has a reading erra, want play at all. Tried cleaner but still doesn't work.”
NHTSA complaint #11170281, filed 2019-01, 133,103 miles“I own a 2009 Nissan Versa. The window wipers are designed such that the driver's side wiper blade is '2x' the passenger blade. When using the wipers (rain or cleaning the windows) the driver's side blade throws water on to the passenger side and as the passenger side blade has already completed its swing thus the passenger side window in never clear of water, when driving the water builds up on the passenger side faster than the wiper can clean it due to the extra water from the driver's side wiper (for me this is right in my field of vision). …”
NHTSA complaint #10278990, filed 2009-07“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the alarm erroneously activated. The contact clicked on the key fob to disarm the alarm however, the alarm failed to turn off. The contact walked outside to the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver’s side window had shattered without impact. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 96,632.”
NHTSA complaint #11543208, filed 2023-09, 96,632 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the rear defroster button failed and the contact was unable to see out the rear window. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear defroster button needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10640097, filed 2014-09, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa hatchback. The front windshield is designed very low and the contact strikes her head against it when she leans over. The dealer stated that they could trade in the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 500.update 09/10/08 the consumer stated she had dproblems starting the vehicle. Updated 09/15/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10239153, filed 2008-08, 500 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…
- 10047059Aug 27, 2012Nissan: rain sensors may operate, intermittently or unexpectedly, when exhaust gas, moisture, fingerprints, dirt, or insects are near or around rain sensors. No models or model…
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 2009 Nissan Versa
182 complaintsAir bags
180 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsWheels
26 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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