At the shop, Nissan visibility issues have a recognizable signature. 1,173 documented complaints across 86 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. 2006 Nissan Murano tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 22 injury reports on the record — not a category to wave off. Across the 601 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 51,465 miles. Repair cost runs around $350 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Wipers, washers, backup camera, defroster — exercise all of them on the test drive. None of these failures are emergencies but they add up.
ProblemsByVin NISSAN / VISIBILITY
86 model-year entries · 2005–2025
Nissan visibility problems
1,173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Nissan vehicles for visibility issues. 1 active recall campaign. See visibility across all makes →
Complaints
1,173
Recalls
1
Year-models
86
Avg fix
$350
7crashes
1fire
22injuries
Worst-affected Nissan model-years for visibility Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2006 Nissan Murano
175 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2005 Nissan Murano
137 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2008 Nissan Altima
77 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2007 Nissan Murano
67 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2025 Nissan Rogue
58 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2014 Nissan Pathfinder
42 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2023 Nissan Rogue
38 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2013 Nissan Pathfinder
37 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2024 Nissan Rogue
20 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2015 Nissan Altima
19 complaints · ~$350 severe
2015 Nissan Rogue
18 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2009 Nissan Altima
18 complaints · ~$350 severe
2012 Nissan Murano
17 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2010 Nissan Altima
16 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2009 Nissan Murano
15 complaints · ~$350 severe
2016 Nissan Rogue
13 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2014 Nissan Altima
13 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2019 Nissan Altima
12 complaints · ~$350 severe
2015 Nissan Murano
12 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2014 Nissan Murano
12 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2012 Nissan Altima
12 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2019 Nissan Leaf
11 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2014 Nissan Rogue
11 complaints · ~$350 severe
2012 Nissan Sentra
11 complaints · ~$350 severe
2013 Nissan Murano
10 complaints · ~$350 moderate
Active recalls — Nissan visibility 4 on file
Nissan North America, Inc
Detached glass panels can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both side quarter glass panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD102.
Nissan North America, Inc
Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.
Nissan North America, Inc
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 21, 2025.
Nissan North America, Inc
An owner who cannot see their VIN clearly may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA38.
Common questions
How many Nissan visibility complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,173 complaints across 86 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 1 active recall campaigns cover visibility issues across the Nissan lineup.
Which Nissan model has the most visibility complaints?
The 2006 Nissan Murano leads with 175 complaints in this category. Next: 2005 Murano (137) and 2008 Altima (77).
What does it cost to fix Nissan visibility problems?
Independent shops average $350 for visibility repairs across the Nissan lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Nissan visibility recalls?
Yes — 4 active recall campaigns cover visibility on Nissan vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Nissan.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.