How many 2015 Nissan Altima owners complained about visibility and wipers issues?

NHTSA lists 31 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2015 Altima, which is 3% of the 953 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Altima windshield or headlight problems?

No related recalls are listed in the data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2015 Nissan Altima.

At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2015 Altima is 45,000 miles.

Did any 2015 Altima visibility complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 fire among the 31 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2015 Altima.

How does the 2015 Altima compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2015 Altima's 31 complaints and 3% share are lower than the 2013 model's 60 complaints, but higher than the 2017 and 2018 models, which each had only 3 complaints.

2015 Nissan Altima Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2015 Nissan Altima, 3% of its 953 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 45,000. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 31; 3% of 953
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshields crack or develop stress fractures with no apparent impact, sometimes within the first few thousand miles.
Sunroofs spontaneously shatter or leak, with owners describing a loud bang and glass falling into the cabin.
Low-beam headlights are reported as dangerously dim, forcing some owners to drive with high beams on at night.
Dashboard and mirror reflections create glare on the windshield that owners say impairs forward visibility.
Sunroof drains clog and allow water to leak into the cabin, soaking the floor panels.

When 2015 Nissan Altima visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 29, 2014, latest Sep 10, 2025.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Sep 2025; peak Nov 2018 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2015 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201028 (7%)
20116 (2%)
201217 (4%)
201360 (3%)
201425 (2%)
201531 (3%)
201612 (2%)
20173 (1%)
20183 (1%)
201915 (6%)
202010 (6%)
20212 (3%)
20221 (3%)
20232 (7%)
20242 (5%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2015 Nissan Altima owners complained about visibility and wipers issues?: NHTSA lists 31 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2015 Altima, which is 3% of the 953 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Altima windshield or headlight problems?: No related recalls are listed in the data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2015 Nissan Altima.
At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2015 Altima is 45,000 miles.
Did any 2015 Altima visibility complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 fire among the 31 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2015 Altima.
How does the 2015 Altima compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2015 Altima's 31 complaints and 3% share are lower than the 2013 model's 60 complaints, but higher than the 2017 and 2018 models, which each had only 3 complaints.