2012 Nissan Versa Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 486 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Nissan Versa, 2% of the 486 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Bad transmission, brakes, bearing wheels, etc. Car is parked is can't be use risky.when I bought the car it had five tamara recalls it was a risky car to drive, dealership didn't said a thing about it. Loss my money. Car was in a car dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11109736, filed 2018-07, 320,000 miles“Both front sun visors have failed and hang down so the field of view looking out through windshield is obstructed. Contacted Nissan and they want us to pay $500.00 to correct the problem, says it was not recalled and vehicle is out of warranty. Will need to get velcro and diy to correct problem until something is done to force them to comply with safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10971099, filed 2017-04, 65,000 miles“Left turn signal dims or goes out completely when atmospheric moisture is present (rain/cold). Nissan dealership fixed as bulb issue, but issue persists. Nissan appears unable to diagnose cause. Driver concerned of potential safety implications due to problematic signal.”
NHTSA complaint #10655073, filed 2014-11, 33,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 niacin Versa. The contact stated that the evaporated coil failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic replaced the evaporated coil, but did not determine what caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a warranty or recall campaign. The approximate failure mileage was 32,662.”
NHTSA complaint #11130472, filed 2018-09, 32,662 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The VIN was unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10825412, filed 2016-02, 20,000 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…
- 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 2012 Nissan Versa
167 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
163 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Versa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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