Ongoing electrical problems that cause sensors lights, windshield wipers. Ac and engine issues.
Visibility & wipers
Nissan Versa Visibility problems by year
16 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Versa's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.
Visibility complaints by model year
Latest Versa visibility complaints
When the problem initially happened, I would have to push the rear defroster button hard (and sometimes wiggle it) in order to make it work. However, after a week of doing that to get the snow, frost, and fog off my rear windshield, the button no longer works (i.E. The light indicator does not come on, nor does the rear defroster turn on). After checking all my fuses (in the hood and cabin) and finding that the fuses were in perfect working order, I began to look on various nissan versa forum sights to see if I...
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could troubleshoot the matter. After typing my problem in, numerous nissan forums popped up discussing this exact problem. Many people have stated that the reason the rear defroster does not work is due to an inferior a/c controller. I understand that times are tough and companies want to make money by using cheap parts, however when it comes to safety this should not be the issue. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. The contact stated that there was a leak from the sunroof installation. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting a left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning and could not be shifted into any gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. *Tr
When the problem initially happened, I would have to push the rear defroster button hard (and sometimes wiggle it) in order to make it work. However, after a week of doing that to get the snow, frost, and fog off my rear windshield, the button no longer works (i.E. The light indicator does not come on, nor does the rear defroster turn on). After checking all my fuses (in the hood and cabin) and finding that the fuses were in perfect working order, I began to look on various nissan versa forum sights to see if I...
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could troubleshoot the matter. After typing my problem in, numerous nissan forums popped up discussing this exact problem. Many people have stated that the reason the rear defroster does not work is due to an inferior a/c controller. I understand that times are tough and companies want to make money by using cheap parts, however when it comes to safety this should not be the issue. *Tr
The fan motor on the ac/defrost stops working leaving the operator no way to defrost the vehicle when ever the windshield either frosts or fogs over. This renders the car unsafe to drive in the winter. The a/c will continue to stay on regardless if you select it or not. There are literally a few thousand owners with this identical issue with this vehicle. All of them needed to replace this part which can cost on avg. $500 Or more. The dealer states they are unaware of this issue but they stock the part. How many vehicles have to experience this issue before nissan recalls the vehicle to replace the part? *Tr
Dash button for rear defroster doesn't work at all and a/c button is working only when pressing it for an extended period of time or if you apply extreme pressure and wiggle the button. During a rainy period this is causing a hazard because one cannot see clearly due to the fogging of front and rear windows. *Tr
Dash button for rear defroster doesn't work at all and a/c button is faulty. A/c works if you apply extreme pressure and wiggle the button. *Tr
The sun visors (l and r) will not stay up on the hook, they fall down. Partially blocking forward view. Neither visor will hold at any position, including stored. They continue to drop down. I am presently using velcro to secure the visors in a stored or up position. There ia no apparent means of adjustment, and the dealers want $200 plus to fix. I have never had an automobile have this problem with the sun visors, and I have owned at least 11 cars since 1956. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle and accelerating, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal rattling from the engine. The contact discovered that one of the mounts seemed out of place. In addition, the sunroof was inoperable and would not open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the dealer was unable diagnose the engine failure and did not assist with the sunroof failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. The vin was unavailable.
Parked 2008 nissan versa hatchback in front of my condo at night. In morning crack found starting from bottom of windshield on driver's side going up about 2 inches and then across bottom of windshield. Car is out of warranty buy I have extended warranty. Dealer refused to address it when dropped it off for service. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated he noticed a hairline fracture in the front windshield of the vehicle. A few hours later, the contact noticed the fracture had spread across the windshield and up to the roof. The dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate current and failure mileages were 37,000.
The defrost system does not function properly. It doesn't matter how fast you are driving. The system cannot keep windows free from fog and during cold spells, it cannot keep the fog off the windshield. It is so dangerous to drive that I have actually had to pull off the road. No matter the interior temperature is set, whether you open the window, or how fast the blower goes, nothing seems to help see. The back passenger window have never been able to clear making it impossible to check for cars in the 'blind'...
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area when changing lanes. I don't know what to do; I pray you can come up with a solution. Just think about driving down the road on a cold day or night and being able to see for a while. Then, the fog slowly overtakes the windows and windshield. Always the windows! *Tr
My 2008 nissan versa hatchback windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle cracked while sitting overnight in the driveway. The crack originates from the bottom of the windshield on the passenger side, travels upwards about 3 inches and then travels across the windshield towards the driver for 10 inches and then back down to the bottom of the windshield. There are no stone chips or visible defect at the crack initiation sites. Needless to say the dealer informed me it is not covered under warranty. *Tr
My 2008 versa hatchback has two very long cracks in the original factory windshield. Both cracks originate at the edge of the windshield, with no rock scar or damage of any sort. Appears to be stress crack or massive defect in glass workmanship. Both cracks appeared while the vehicle was parked for hours. According to dealer, this is not covered by warranty. Big shock there. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. The contact stated the sun roof drain ducts should drain the water from the vehicle, leaks inside the passenger compartment. The failure causes the side curtain air bags to become wet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for repair and they blew air into the air ducts to clean them out. The dealer stated that this process would have to be performed periodically in order to keep the air ducts from clogging. The manufacturer stated that the contact would have to pay...
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for the repair because it was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 19,000 and current mileage was 25,000. Updated 10/16/09 the consumer wanted to know the status of his complaint. He received a short letter in the mail, but nothing since then. Updated 03/01/10 updated 03/05/10*jb
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