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1999 Nissan Altima Wipers & Visibility Problems

8 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

8
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2006Dec 2000
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (8)

mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Jan 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE WHEN IT WAS PULLED DOWN FOR USE. THE VISOR NOW BLOCKS THE CONTACTS FIELD OF VISION WHEN DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND SUGGESTED REPLACING THE VISOR TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT MADE AN ATTEMPT TO LOCATE A REPLACEMENT VISOR FROM A WRECKED VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THEY ALL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *NM

NHTSA #: 10148187
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Oct 2005

WE OWN 1998 AND 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. BOTH ALTIMA SUNVISORS ( PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE) KEEP FALLING DOWN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES. WE CHANGED VISORS TWO TIMES AND STILL FALLING DOWN. *JB

NHTSA #: 10138374
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Nov 2004

THE SUNVISOR BRACKET ON MY NISSAN ALTIMA BROKE, CAUSING THE SUN VISOR TO FALL ON MY ARMS WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I HAPPENED TO BE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD WITH A 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT WHICH PREVENTED ANY ACCIDENT. WHILE LOOKING FOR A REPLACEMENT, I WAS TOLD BY THE PARTS DEALER THAT THEY GET A LOT OF PEOPLE LOOKING FOR THE PART AND NISSAN ONLY SELLS THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY AT A INFLATED PRICE. I ASLO WAS TOLD BY SEVERAL AUTO SALVAGE BUSINESSES THAT THE SUNVISOR BREAKS ON THIS VEHICLE ALL THE TIME AND THAT THEY CAN'T KEEP ANY INVENTORY ON HAND BECAUSE OF THE HIGH DEMAND.*AK

NHTSA #: 10100098
mediumVISIBILITY
CrashFiled: Nov 2004

FRONT END CRASH IN WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA. AIR BAGS WENT OFF AS DESIGNED. THE SUN VISOR WHICH WAS DOWN AT THE TIME, DETACHED & HIT MY SPOUSE IN THE HEAD. THE VISOR WAS FOUND IN THE BACK SEAT AFTER THE ACCIDENT.*AK

NHTSA #: 10098313
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Aug 2003

MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. LUCKILY, I HAD THE COVER CLOSED. OTHERWISE, THE GLASS WOULD HAVE FALLEN ON ME AND MAY HAVE CAUSED AND ACCIDENT AND EVEN DEATH(S).*AK

NHTSA #: 10033121
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Sep 2002

OWNER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS SUNROOF BEING REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO THE ROOFS CRACKING/SHATTERING. NISSAN TECHNICAL SPECIALIST FAILED TO GO AND INSPECT THE ROOF TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB

NHTSA #: 8017953
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Mar 2001

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY A LOUD AND UNSUAL NOISE OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER POWER OPERATED SUN ROOF WINDOW SHATTERED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA #: 882712
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Dec 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA #: 738443

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