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1996 Nissan Altima Wipers & Visibility Problems

4 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
Feb 1999Aug 2000
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Aug 2000

SUN ROOF FAILED. *MJS

NHTSA #: 554034
mediumVISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 1999

WIPER LINKAGE FAILED ON DRIVERS SIDE/ AIRBAG LIGHT BLINKS CONSTANTLY FOR NO REASON

NHTSA #: 706055
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Feb 1999

DEBRIS COLLECTS IN THE WINDSHIELD WELL OF MY CAR. IT THEN APPARENTLY FALLS DOWN INTO THE HEATING VENT SECTION. AS A RESULT, I HAVE HAD SMOKE COME OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE HOOD OF MY CAR, AND A BURNING SMELL POUR INTO THE CAR CABIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NO FILTER ON THE CAR TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING, AND WANTS TO CHARGE ME TO FIX THE PROBLEM (BY CLEANING OUT DEBRIS). WHEN I ASKED HIM HOW I PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING, HE TOLD ME NOT TO PARK UNDER TREES. THIS IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DO WHERE I LIVE.

NHTSA #: 703642
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Apr 1997

WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA #: 603025

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